Quebec
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Quebec’s Sovereignty Push: PQ Releases Comprehensive Independence Blueprint Amid Fête Nationale
As Quebec celebrates its national holiday, the Parti Québécois has unveiled a detailed 524-page roadmap for independence, proposing a new military, a republic status, and a transition to sovereignty.
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Teen cyclist killed in collision with truck in Saint-Hyacinthe
A teenage cyclist died Tuesday afternoon after a collision with a tractor-trailer in Saint-Hyacinthe; police are investigating the circumstances.
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Québec Economic Update: Lithium Expansion, Florida Trade Ties, and Record Gaming Revenue
Québec sees significant shifts in mining investment, cross-border diplomacy with Florida, and record-breaking performance from its state lottery corporation.
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Montreal Weekend Traffic Alert: Major Closures and REM Service Adjustments (June 5-8)
Montreal drivers face significant disruptions this weekend, June 5-8, highlighted by the full closure of the Ville-Marie Tunnel and modified schedules for the REM light rail system.
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Security and Solvency: Dual Crises Converge in Lévis as Premier Defies Spending Caps
A high-stakes weekend in Lévis, Quebec, sees the RCMP execute a terrorism-related arrest while Premier Fréchette faces internal rebellion over a $330 million spending spree.
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Tragedy in Estrie: Fatal Crash Claims Two Teenagers as Quebec Navigates Political and Economic Shifts
A fatal car crash in Saint-Georges-de-Windsor leaves two teenagers dead, while political debates regarding language policy and inter-provincial energy agreements continue to shape the Quebec landscape.
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Diplomatic Friction in Quebec: Alexandre Boulerice and the Controversy of Federal Surveillance Allegations
A political firestorm has erupted in Quebec following comments by Alexandre Boulerice regarding Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon’s fears of federal espionage.
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Martin Matte’s Vitrerie Joyal Prepares for Prime Video Debut
Quebec creator Martin Matte returns to scripted television with his new dramedy, Vitrerie Joyal, launching this Friday on Prime Video.
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Quebec Minimum Wage Hits $16.60 Amid National Ranking Slide
Quebec’s minimum wage will rise to $16.60 per hour on May 1, as the province slips to seventh place in national rankings amid ongoing cost-of-living challenges.
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Garou Reveals Personal Miracle Behind His Stage Success
Singer Garou shares a rare account of his unexpected birth and his transition to a quiet life in Quebec, marking a shift in his artistic journey.
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Claudette Dion and the Paris Comeback: Why 9 Million Registrations Stirred Controversy
As Celine Dion’s Paris residency sparks a record-breaking 9 million registration frenzy, the involvement of Claudette Dion in local discourse highlights a growing rift between global commercial strategy and Quebecois expectations.
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Louis Saia Dies at 75: The Architect Behind Quebec’s Iconic Comedy
Renowned Quebec director and writer Louis Saia, the creative force behind Les Boys and Les Voisins, has died at 75, leaving a profound impact on the province’s cultural landscape.
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Quebec Overhauls Health Access, Adopts School Board Model
Quebec is restructuring its primary health care system, assigning residents to local CLSCs based on their residence in a move to reduce emergency room pressure.
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Supreme Court Begins Landmark Hearings on Quebec’s Bill 21
Canada’s Supreme Court has begun a four-day hearing to evaluate Quebec’s Bill 21, a law banning public sector workers from wearing religious symbols at work.
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Quebec Fuel Rebate Proposal: Can Targeted Cheques Offset Pump Costs?
Québec solidaire proposes a fuel-tax-funded rebate for low-income households as regional pump price volatility and rising retail margins squeeze consumers.