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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
Quebec language laws
Battle over English commercial signs ends with rejection at the Supreme Court
After a 20-year battle to overturn Quebec’s strict laws restricting the use of languages other than French on commercial signs, the Supreme Court refuses to hear the case, putting an end to the legal battle. Continue reading
PQ leader speaks out against plan to replace French road signs with pictograms
Allowing pictograms to replace French wording on road signs would be a no-go under a Parti Québécois government. Continue reading
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Quebec agrees to replace French-only highway signs with pictograms
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
People who live in Montreal generally understand what they mean, but what about all the people who have no understanding of French? Continue reading
PQ Leader promises tougher French laws if elected
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
Parti Québécois Leader Jean-François Lisée is reminding voters of his proposal to extend the reach of the province’s French language charter, known as Bill 101, and also to table new legislation he’s calling Bill 202. 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
New census numbers show Montreal to be Canada’s most trilingual city
Statistics Canada’s figures indicate more than 21 per cent of Montrealers can speak at least three languages, compared with 11 per cent of Torontonians and 10 per cent of people in Vancouver. Continue reading
Here’s how QESBA wants to boost enrolment in English schools across Quebec
Quebec English School Board Association (QESBA) president Jennifer Maccarone discusses ways to boost enrolment in English schools across the province. Continue reading
‘Bonjour, hi’ motion ‘positive in its spirit’ says English minister
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
West Island MNA’s are doing damage control after voting for a motion against the common Montreal greeting, “Bonjour-Hi.” Continue reading
Petition demands ingredients be translated into English on locally prepared food at IGA
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
A petition is circulating calling on Sobeys to make sure pre-packaged food products in the Greater Montreal area has its ingredients listed in both English and French. Continue reading