Quebec

A man looks at the damage in Très-Saint-Rédempteur, Que., on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 after a tornado went through the prior evening.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Quebeckers recall scramble to safety as tornado touched down near Montreal

Tornado hit by Rigaud, about 60 kilometres west of Montreal, leaving trail of debris but no injuries

 

Langley RCMP. (Langley Advance Times files)

Quebec child porn suspect arrested in Langley

Suspect sent back east to face charges

 

Montreal pro-Palestinian activists say they’ve set up a new encampment at the Université du Québec à Montréal, as nearby McGill University prepares to go to court to clear the protest camp that has been on its grounds since April 27. A tent with free supplies is seen at the pro-Palestinian protest encampment on McGill University campus, in Montreal, Monday, May 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

New pro-Palestinian encampment begins at Montreal university, organizers say

Camp starting at Université du Québec à Montréal as McGill University heads to court to clear people there

 

Quebec singer-songwriter Jean-Pierre Ferland died Saturday at the age of 89. Ferland poses during the launch of his new album “Chansons jalouses,” in Montreal, Monday, Nov. 28, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Quebec singer-songwriter Jean-Pierre Ferland dies of natural causes at 89

Ferland best known for song “une chance qu’on s’a”

Quebec singer-songwriter Jean-Pierre Ferland died Saturday at the age of 89. Ferland poses during the launch of his new album “Chansons jalouses,” in Montreal, Monday, Nov. 28, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Minister of the French Language Jean-François Roberge holds a press conference concerning the Plan for the French language in Montreal, Sunday, April 28, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Quebec unveils $603-million 5-year plan to protect French language

Strategy includes 21 measures, including increasing the number of immigrants who speak French

Minister of the French Language Jean-François Roberge holds a press conference concerning the Plan for the French language in Montreal, Sunday, April 28, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
The Quebec Superior Court is seen in Montreal, Wednesday, March 27, 2019. A group of 10 Montreal-area parents are suing a high school teacher and a school board after their children’s classroom art assignments were allegedly posted for sale online. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Quebec parents sue, claiming teacher sold their kids’ art online

Lawsuit alleges teacher violated copyright laws and shook the confidence of parents and students

The Quebec Superior Court is seen in Montreal, Wednesday, March 27, 2019. A group of 10 Montreal-area parents are suing a high school teacher and a school board after their children’s classroom art assignments were allegedly posted for sale online. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Some of Hollywood’s top actors and directors are getting a treat made exclusively in Quebec to sweeten their Oscar night victories — or make bitter losses a little easier to swallow. Sagar, a fine, puffy sugar derived from maple sap produced in the province is shown in an undated handout photo. The product is one the dozens of luxury goodies top acting and directing nominees are set to receive from Los Angeles marketing agency Distinctive Assets. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Distinctive Assets
Some of Hollywood’s top actors and directors are getting a treat made exclusively in Quebec to sweeten their Oscar night victories — or make bitter losses a little easier to swallow. Sagar, a fine, puffy sugar derived from maple sap produced in the province is shown in an undated handout photo. The product is one the dozens of luxury goodies top acting and directing nominees are set to receive from Los Angeles marketing agency Distinctive Assets. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Distinctive Assets
A truck driver makes his way through the flooded President-Kennedy road (R173), near Beauceville, Que. on Nov. 1, 2019.

Quebec lender ending new mortgages in flood zones ‘just the beginning’

Flooding one of many issues facing cities as they try to adapt to climate change

A truck driver makes his way through the flooded President-Kennedy road (R173), near Beauceville, Que. on Nov. 1, 2019.
Quebec Premier Francois Legault speaks to the media in Montreal, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, where he gave his reaction to the Quebec Court of Appeal’s decision on the province’s secularism law, known as Bill 21. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Quebec Appeal Court Bill 21 ruling fuels debate on notwithstanding clause

In its ruling, the Appeal Court noted that the notwithstanding clause must be renewed every 5 years

Quebec Premier Francois Legault speaks to the media in Montreal, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, where he gave his reaction to the Quebec Court of Appeal’s decision on the province’s secularism law, known as Bill 21. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Montreal’s public health agency says community transmission of the measles virus is possible after a person in the suburb of Laval contracted the disease despite not having travelled abroad or been in contact with another known case. Sainte-Justine Hospital is shown in Montreal, Wednesday, February 8, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Measles virus possibly circulating in Quebec, health officials say

As of Feb. 17, the Public Health Agency of Canada had recorded 6 domestic measles cases in 2024

Montreal’s public health agency says community transmission of the measles virus is possible after a person in the suburb of Laval contracted the disease despite not having travelled abroad or been in contact with another known case. Sainte-Justine Hospital is shown in Montreal, Wednesday, February 8, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
The Samuel de Champlain Bridge is shown lit up in the colours of Ukraine in Montreal, Saturday, February 26, 2022, in a show of support from the government of Canada for the Ukrainian people and all Ukrainian Canadians. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Some Ukrainians in Quebec struggle with French requirement for immigration

One single mother of two kids says it’s hard to find the time to learn a new language and take exams

The Samuel de Champlain Bridge is shown lit up in the colours of Ukraine in Montreal, Saturday, February 26, 2022, in a show of support from the government of Canada for the Ukrainian people and all Ukrainian Canadians. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Public health officials in the Quebec City region say they have detected the dangerous opioid protonitazepyne in pale green tablets that appear to imitate prescription oxycodone as shown in this handout image. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale **MANDATORY CREDIT**
Public health officials in the Quebec City region say they have detected the dangerous opioid protonitazepyne in pale green tablets that appear to imitate prescription oxycodone as shown in this handout image. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale **MANDATORY CREDIT**
The Quebec government is moving forward with a plan to hike tuition for out-of-province Canadian students by about 30 per cent, despite a letter from a government-mandated advisory committee urging them to reconsider. Quebec Minister for higher Education Pascale Dery responds to the Opposition during question period, Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the legislature in Quebec City. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Quebec implementing out-of-province tuition hikes despite advisory body concern

Hike will see students entering the province from elsewhere paying about 30% more

The Quebec government is moving forward with a plan to hike tuition for out-of-province Canadian students by about 30 per cent, despite a letter from a government-mandated advisory committee urging them to reconsider. Quebec Minister for higher Education Pascale Dery responds to the Opposition during question period, Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the legislature in Quebec City. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
Eric Vallee stands by his tent in a park in St-Jérôme, Que. on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Quebec lawsuit could limit dismantling of homeless camps in the province

Lawsuit seeks to prohibit towns and cities from taking down tents when no other accomodation exists

Eric Vallee stands by his tent in a park in St-Jérôme, Que. on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
An unusually mild start to winter in Quebec is dampening spirits in a province otherwise known for its vibrant winter culture. People walk on the snowless streets in Old Montreal, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

‘False start for winter’ in Quebec disappoints tourists, forces cities to adapt

Mild conditions continued into the first week of January in Montreal

An unusually mild start to winter in Quebec is dampening spirits in a province otherwise known for its vibrant winter culture. People walk on the snowless streets in Old Montreal, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
A vial of a plant-derived COVID-19 vaccine candidate, developed by Medicago, is shown in Quebec City on Monday, July 13, 2020 as part of the company’s Phase 1 clinical trials in this handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Medicago *MANDATORY CREDIT*

Feds recover $40M from defunct Quebec vaccine developer Medicago

The government provided Medicago with $173 million in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic

A vial of a plant-derived COVID-19 vaccine candidate, developed by Medicago, is shown in Quebec City on Monday, July 13, 2020 as part of the company’s Phase 1 clinical trials in this handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Medicago *MANDATORY CREDIT*
Residents of two municipalities in Quebec’s Laurentians region have been ordered to leave their homes because of the risk that a nearby dike could burst. Quebec’s provincial flag flies on a flagpole in Ottawa on June 30, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Evacuated residents wait as suspect Quebec dike undergoes inspection

1,000 homes evacuated in Quebec’s Laurentians region over fears dike could burst

Residents of two municipalities in Quebec’s Laurentians region have been ordered to leave their homes because of the risk that a nearby dike could burst. Quebec’s provincial flag flies on a flagpole in Ottawa on June 30, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
People take part in a public sector union demonstration in Montreal, Saturday, September 23, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Hundreds of thousands of Quebec public sector workers on strike today

Coordinated action by 4 unions affects schools, health-care facilities and social services

People take part in a public sector union demonstration in Montreal, Saturday, September 23, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Stack of newspapers (Pixabay.com photo)

Publisac flyer service shutting down in Quebec, leaving local newspapers in limbo

Weekly newspapers across the province have depended on the door-to-door service

Stack of newspapers (Pixabay.com photo)
A Grade 1 teacher arranges the desks in preparation for the new school year at the Willingdon Elementary School, in Montreal, on Aug. 26, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Teachers vote to strike as wave of labour unrest swells in Quebec

Public sector workers set to walk off the job Monday in first of a series of one-day strikes

A Grade 1 teacher arranges the desks in preparation for the new school year at the Willingdon Elementary School, in Montreal, on Aug. 26, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson