Death toll rises to 54 as Quebec heat wave ends
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
There are now 50 reported deaths that have been linked to the heat wave that blanketed Quebec over the last few days. Continue reading
Lucie Charlebois
Blistering heat wave blamed for 33 deaths in Quebec
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The sweltering heat and suffocating humidity have blanketed Eastern and Central Canada over the last few days. Continue reading
Quebec adopts long-awaited cannabis law
The Quebec government has adopted its long-awaited cannabis law. Continue reading
Bail hearing delayed for mother of dead two year old Quebec girl
A Quebec City woman whose two-year-old daughter was found dead last week has had her bail hearing put off until Friday. Continue reading
Just one suspect in death of two year old girl: Quebec City police
Quebec City police say their investigation into the slaying of a two-year-old girl points to just a single suspect. Continue reading
Quebec minister calls for inquiry into two-year-old girl’s stabbing death
Lucie Charlebois says she’s asking the province’s independent youth and human rights commission to look into Rosalie Gagnon’s death and find out what services her family had received. Continue reading
Parents of children with autism to take legal action against Quebec government, school boards
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
The Centre for Research-Action on Race Relations (CRARR) believes the province’s failure to provide proper services and education is a clear display of discrimination based on disability — and that violates children’s rights. Continue reading
Quebec commits $11 million a year for new plan to curb youth runaways, teen prostitution
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
Part of the government’s 24-point action plan is to add new liaison agents throughout Quebec to ensure better communication between all parties. Continue reading
This week on Focus Montreal: March 11
This week on Focus Montreal: all you need to know about Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities, an inspiring conversation with professor and activist Homa Hoodfar, and the dangers alcoholic energy drinks pose for youth. Continue reading
Parents of children with autism stage protest at Public Health Minister’s office
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
Parents are demanding the province provide them with access to speech therapy and other forms of support for kids and youth within the autism spectrum. Continue reading