Quebec Protests
Hundreds of taxi drivers protest Bill 17 in Quebec City
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The proposed legislation was tabled in March as a way to deregulate the taxi industry and get rid of expensive fees. Continue reading
Thousands of protesting taxi drivers block traffic in downtown Montreal
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Thousands of taxi drivers are blocking traffic in downtown Montreal on Friday in front of Quebec’s Transport Ministry. Continue reading
Armed cop ‘intimidated’ by Global News reporter at G7 protests, asks her to move
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
A Global News reporter was asked to move by a police officer at the G7 protests because she was ‘intimidating’ him. Continue reading
Quebec City G7 protests get underway with a flash and a bang
Protestors have begun converging on the downtown core of Quebec City, lighting off fireworks and burning flags along the way. Continue reading
‘Prepared for war’: How anarchists protesting the G7 get ready
While many of the protesters gathering in Quebec City and Charlevoix bring peaceful concerns about everything from income inequality to environmental protections, others come with another goal entirely – going to war against what they deem a “repressive” government. Continue reading
Bus schedules could be affected this week as STM workers ramp up pressure tactics
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
Your schedule could be affected as thousands of STM maintenance workers are not doing overtime for the next six days. Continue reading
Montreal mayor shocked after Nazi flag displayed during May Day protest
Montreal’s mayor is expressing shock after a photo of a Nazi flag being waved during a May Day demonstrations was posted online. Continue reading
Violent protests erupt during Montreal May Day demonstration
May Day celebrations in Montreal turned violent on Tuesday when protesters clashed with police. Continue reading
Teamsters serves Canadian Pacific with 72 hour strike notice
Canadian Pacific workers voted 94.2 per cent on April 6 in favour of strike action to support their contract demands. Continue reading
Pro- and anti-immigration protesters face off in duelling rallies near Lacolle border
In Quebec, about 200 members of Storm Alliance traded insults across a police line with a group of pro-refugee protesters outside the St-Bernard-de-Lacolle border station. Continue reading