French language use in the workplace is on the decline: OQLF report
The report’s findings show there have been gains and setbacks when it comes to the French language in Quebec. Continue reading
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No plans to bring back English signs at Lachute hospital
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
The Quebec government is standing its ground on not reinstalling English signs at the Lachute hospital. Continue reading
Quebec premier backs order telling Lachute hospital to ditch English signs
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
After the Lachute hospital removed it’s English signage, members of the Anglophone community are wondering if their health and safety is compromised. Continue reading
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Quebec language watchdog tells Lachute hospital its English signs must go
The mayors plan to adopt a motion opposing the change at a meeting next week. Continue reading
‘Le trampoline’ and ‘la trampoline’ both correct: OQLF
The word was first given the feminine gender in Quebec and the masculine in Europe. Continue reading
Classic game console hits Quebec shelves after controversy
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
The SNES Classic finally hit Quebec shelves, despite fans worrying that language laws might keep it out of the province. Continue reading
Quebec language police ease up on use of some English words by francophones
Using the English or the French equivalent of the words are both considered acceptable. Continue reading
Owner of spice shop in hot water with OQLF over English-only website
The owner of a Montreal spice shop has drawn the ire of Quebec’s language watchdog. Continue reading
Small business Tir du Soleil protests office of French language
The owner of Tir du Soleil, a recreational air gun firing range on Queen Mary Road in Côte-des-Neiges, has a bone to pick with the Office de la Langue Française. Continue reading
5 Montreal stories you must read this week: September 9
From heartbreak and guilt following the death of a child forgotten in a parked car, to yet another language controversy, here are the top five stories Global News covered in Montreal this week. Continue reading