Montreal may have less influence after Quebec election
Pollsters have indicated the CAQ can win the Oct. 1 provincial election without any of the 27 ridings on the island of Montreal. Continue reading
Quebec City
Travelling for health? Patient Navigator program helps anglophones in Quebec City
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
A new, free service is being offered to help anglophones travelling to Quebec City for medical services navigate the system. Continue reading
MNA François Ouimet pushed out of Quebec Liberal Party to make room for ‘renewal’
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
In a tearful press conference, longtime Liberal MNA François Ouimet explained how he was pushed out of the party even though the premier promised him that he would be the party’s candidate in Marquette. Continue reading
Unions will keep fighting court battle over Quebec City pre-election posters
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
A judge will not grant an injunction for a group of unions whose posters were torn down by the City of Quebec, but they say they will continue fighting the issue in court. Continue reading
Simons department stores’ rooftop beehives designed to help bee populations
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Simons department stores are creating a buzz around its new urban beekeeping project. The company has joined a growing movement to protect declining honeybee populations, but will it make a difference? Continue reading
Quebec City couple faces $1,000-a-day fine for synthetic lawn
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
A Quebec City couple is fighting a municipal bylaw that prohibits synthetic grass. They only learned of the ban after spending thousands of dollars to install it in their front and back yards. Continue reading
Healthcare centres can force-feed anorexic woman to save her life, Quebec judge rules
A Quebec Superior Court justice has granted health authorities the right to force-feed a young woman suffering from anorexia. Continue reading
Quebec City festival takes visitors back to New France
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Every year, the oldest city in Canada remembers its history with a festival that takes visitors back to its roots as New France. Continue reading
Quebec City calèche drivers on strike for better conditions for horses
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Calèche drivers in Quebec City have been on strike for a week, and say they’ll keep picketing until their employer agrees to better working conditions for themselves and their horses. Continue reading
Quebec City businesses challenged by shortage of workers
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Tourism in Quebec City is booming — and business owners are struggling to find competent workers to serve the influx of customers. Continue reading
