The days of Quebecers needing a note from their family doctor to be reimbursed for medical treatments may soon come to an end. Health Minister […]
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Ticks could spread throughout Quebec in coming decades, says public health institute
Quebec’s public health institute is warning of a possible spread of the black-legged tick population in the province due to climate change. The Institut national […]
Quebec nixes commissioner role for Indigenous children’s well-being
Quebec will not be appointing an associate commissioner dedicated to the welfare of Indigenous children, after heeding calls to postpone the decision for months. The […]
Quebec’s housing crisis is causing mental health issues, community groups say
Housing and mental health advocacy groups say Quebec’s housing crisis is causing tenants’ mental health to deteriorate and they are asking the premier to act. Community […]
How prepared are we for deepfakes? Researchers call for shift in AI to protect women
In the picture, a blond woman in a bikini stands on the beach. A line then flashes across the screen, exposing her nude figure. “Use undress […]
He fought years for financial aid for his long-term disability. He says system must change
A Quebec man with serious health issues is calling for changes to the way people with long-term disabilities are provided financial support from the province after […]
Private health agencies in Quebec launch legal challenge to new law limiting their use
The association representing private health agencies in Quebec, Entreprises Privées de personnels soignants du Québec (EPPSQ), has launched a legal challenge to Bill 10, the […]
Quebec to spend $603M to help French remain vital in the province
Quebec will spend $603 million over five years to reverse what the province’s French language minister describes as the decline of French. At a news conference […]
Woman killed in head-on collision on Hwy. 50
Montreal Police spokesperson Frédéric Deshaies says preliminary information suggests a vehicle heading west on Quebec highway 50 entered the oncoming traffic lane and hit the […]
Quebec ramping up support for households, months ahead of moving day
With the July 1 moving day mere months away, the Quebec government has announced an additional $7.8 million to help housing offices and municipalities support […]