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Montreal’s popular Orchard pub and grill chain drops ‘Ye Olde’ from nameAfter multiple threats of fines from the Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF), the franchise has removed the 'Ye Olde' from its main signage in compliance.PoliticsNov 10, 2023
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Kernels Popcorn franchise fined over $2K by Quebec language watchdogQuebec's French language office said it contacted Kernels Popcorn several times to encourage it to comply before issuing it a fine of $2,500 for having an all-English website.CanadaJul 21, 2023
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Lost in translation: Ye Olde Orchard sign targeted by language watchdogThe owner says he was told by an OQLF agent that new legislation coming into force in 2025 will make their current name illegal and they'll be forced to translate it to French.CanadaMay 9, 2023
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French ‘Arrêt’ stickers plastered on stop signs in Town of Mont-RoyalA separatist political youth group has taken responsibility for the act of vandalism, calling for the "linguistic enclave" to join the rest of Quebec with French signage.TrafficAug 23, 2022
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Quebec language police tells Montreal bar to change English-only Facebook postsMontreal businesses are again speaking out against the actions of the Quebec language police saying the government should be helping, not hindering amid ongoing COVID challenges.Jan 26, 2022
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Visit from language watchdog leaves Montreal restaurant owner furiousA Montreal restaurant owner is up in arms after receiving a visit from the language watchdog.CanadaOct 23, 2020
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Quebec government’s moves to protect French language spark debate amid pandemicQuebec's national assembly has passed a motion to affirm the importance of protecting the French language amid backlash over a big investment in the 'language police.'CanadaSep 23, 2020
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Quebec Edible Arrangements franchisees sue company over claims of lack of French and marketingEdible Arrangements franchisees in Quebec are suing the American company for close to $3 million over alleged breaches of Quebec's language laws among other issues.ConsumerSep 9, 2020
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40% of Quebec companies want their employees to have English language skills: pollThe data which was unveiled this week was deemed "very worrying" by the minister responsible for the Charter of the French language, Simon Jolin-Barrette.CanadaAug 12, 2020
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Quebec’s language watchdog criticized after visit to Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue libraryA Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue book club member is calling the OQLF "petty."PoliticsDec 19, 2019
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