Land Grab – Quebec’s forestry reforms meet widespread resistance

Resistance continues to mount against Quebec’s proposed forestry reforms in Bill 97. The latest in a series of demonstrations saw 100 protesters march from Montreal’s Olympic Stadium June 22.  Tabled in April by Natural Resources Minister Maïté Blanchette …

Multi-day severe storm, tornado risk builds in Ontario and Quebec

Non-severe storms may develop from Sault Ste. Marie to Sudbury, tracking east into Quebec. Isolated thunderstorms with heavy rain will be possible in southwestern Ontario--depending on the strength of the lake breezes. Thursday: Ample thunderstorm energy …

Quebec’s CAQ government makes further massive cuts to public education

Quebec’s avowedly right-wing and pro-big business, “national autonomist” Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government announced further savage cuts to public education last month, just before the end of the school year. Citing a supposed $1 billion “shortfall” …

Canada’s Flo to close Quebec EV charger plant, lay off 80 across Canada, U.S.

Quebec Ad Offers Hug For Americans

There's been a lot of talk about Canadians not travelling to the United States anymore because of President Big Mouth. Well, seems Americans aren't travelling to Canada in the same numbers they once were, either, wary of the reception they'll …

Quebec bids farewell to singer Serge Fiori in national funeral

Montreal Quebec said its final goodbye at a national funeral on Tuesday to honour late singer Serge Fiori, whose passing has deeply impacted many Quebecers.  Ceremony will start at 3 p.m. in Montreal in front of Fiori's family, public and dignitaries …

ARI opens standalone Spectrum boutique at Québec City airport

ARI has unveiled a new standalone sunglasses Spectrum boutique at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB). This is the retailer’s second concession at the airport since it began operating Québec Duty Free in 2017. Located just after the …

Soldiers accused in alleged Quebec militia plot had limited access to army bases, equipment

Open this photo in gallery:The RCMP in Quebec arrested four men last week in an alleged terrorism-participation conspiracy, and said the suspects included serving soldiers.Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press The soldiers charged in connection with an …

Quebec bids farewell to singer Serge Fiori during national funeral in Montreal

MONTREAL — Thousands of people gathered at Montreal's Place des Arts on Tuesday for the national funeral of legendary singer-songwriter Serge Fiori. MONTREAL — Thousands of people gathered at Montreal's Place des Arts on Tuesday for the national …

Mont-Sainte-Anne Quebec Mega Trail events draw 3,600 runners

Mont-Sainte-Anne Quebec Mega Trail events draw 3,600 runners Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com The sun might have been missing for this edition, but the event is gaining recognition among mega trail runners… Mont-Sainte-Anne Quebec Mega Trail events draw 3,600 …