The Quebec government has reached an agreement-in-principle with a union that represents workers in subsidized daycares — or CPEs as they’re known in French. The agreement comes […]
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Quebec-wide police sweep leads to 35 arrests in connection with deadly turf war
WARNING: This story contains details of a violent crime. The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) says it wanted to send a “clear message” to organized crime groups […]
At the border, both Canada and the U.S. are turning to technology to keep migrants out
In Derby, Vermont, a tall, slim tower stands on a hill, observing the landscape. Atop the tower, cameras face north toward Quebec — just a […]
Quebec suspends financial assistance for EV buyers
The Quebec government will suspend subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles between Feb.1 and April 1 next year due to the Roulez vert program’s […]
Quebec’s emissions dropped in 2022, below pre-pandemic levels
Quebec succeeded in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions in 2022 below pre-pandemic levels, moving the province closer to reaching its climate targets. The province was responsible […]
After religious symbols law, Quebec eyes ban on public prayer: Where the province is headed on secularism
After the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government tabled its secularism bill, Premier François Legault recorded a video address that intended to reassure people who felt […]
Quebec officially extends public health insurance coverage for Ukrainian refugees
The Quebec government will provide Ukrainian refugees with at least three more years of public health insurance coverage. In a statement sent to Radio-Canada on […]
Federal gov’t gives $50M to help with homelessness in Quebec
Faced with a growing homelessness crisis, Quebec and the federal government have finally reached an agreement that will secure an additional $50 million from Ottawa […]
Quebec caregivers decry reduction in home-care services
Caregivers are widely criticizing the scaling back of Quebec’s home-care services, which support vulnerable people in accomplishing daily tasks. As part of the service employment […]
ELNA medical group, a major presence in Quebec, enters creditor protection
ELNA Medical Group, a Montreal-based company that bills itself as Canada’s largest network of medical clinics, has entered creditor protection. The application was granted in Quebec Superior Court. ELNA […]