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🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Quebec maple syrup makers turning to automation, expansion to keep up with demand

Quebec's maple syrup producers are embracing automation and expansion to meet the rising demand for maple syrup.

Mar 15 • 14:07 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

New café offers taste of Quebec independence

A new café in Montreal, named Club Pays, opens as a hub for the Quebec independence movement, featuring a blend of coffee culture and separatist politics.

Mar 14 • 12:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Extremism in France: A Heart for Hitler and Holocaust Deniers

The French National Assembly held a moment of silence for a young far-right extremist, Quentin Deranque, who was killed by leftist extremists, stirring national outrage and highlighting deep political divides.

Mar 13 • 18:58 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

‘Bad idea’: Quebec Tory MPs slam Don Cherry’s Order of Canada nomination

Quebec Conservative MPs criticize the nomination of controversial hockey commentator Don Cherry for the Order of Canada due to his past remarks against Quebec.

Mar 13 • 17:12 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Quebec minister says he’s open to making police watchdog reports public

Quebec's public security minister is considering the public release of reports by the province's police watchdog following a police shooting incident.

Mar 13 • 16:32 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Quebec’s masked band Angine de Poitrine is blowing up. Meet the men behind the noses

Angine de Poitrine, a mysterious masked duo from Quebec, is gaining fame for their unique performances and catchy music that combine whimsical, carnival-like elements with math-rock.

Mar 13 • 12:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

From London to Quebec: Czech Television to Air Thousandth Episode of 'Observations from Abroad'

The popular series 'Observations from Abroad' on Czech television is set to continue with a new season featuring the province of Quebec, including a special thousandth episode.

Mar 12 • 17:21 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

More than 200K Quebec homes without power after ice storm

A severe ice storm has left more than 200,000 households in Quebec without power, prompting school and university closures as public officials advise residents to remain indoors.

Mar 12 • 12:48 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Quebec watchdog submits report into police shooting of 15-year-old Nooran Rezayi

Quebec's independent police oversight agency has submitted a report on the police shooting of 15-year-old Nooran Rezayi, which remains shrouded in uncertainty.

Mar 12 • 00:57 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

John Ivison: A Liberal majority might finally stop kowtowing to Quebec

John Ivison explores how a potential Liberal majority government under Prime Minister Mark Carney may change the dynamics of political influence exerted by Quebec nationalists in Canada.

Mar 11 • 20:23 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

With Lori Idlout out, all eyes are on NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice’s next move

After the departure of MP Lori Idlout to the Liberals, attention turns to NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice, who is contemplating a run for the Quebec Solidaire in the upcoming provincial election.

Mar 11 • 18:28 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ottawa to Québec City can expect a winter blast of freezing rain

A winter storm warning has been issued for much of southern Québec, including Ottawa and Québec City, due to significant freezing rain expected.

Mar 11 • 12:29 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Woman who accused Quebec cardinal of misconduct did not defame the cleric: lawyer

A lawyer asserts that Paméla Groleau did not defame Cardinal Marc Ouellet, as her allegations of sexual misconduct against him are true and she did not aim to harm him.

Mar 10 • 18:34 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Storm may bring flash flooding to Ontario, Quebec bracing for freezing rain

Central and Eastern Canada are preparing for storms that could cause flash flooding in Ontario and freezing rain in Quebec.

Mar 10 • 14:50 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Kerry Sun: The Supreme Court may have just derailed the entire welfare system

The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that Quebec must provide subsidized daycare to asylum seekers, potentially altering the landscape of social welfare benefits in Canada.

Mar 10 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Nobody wants to say the M-word ahead of this crucial Quebec byelection next month

The Bloc Québécois aims to prioritize local issues in the upcoming byelection in Terrebonne rather than focusing on blocking Prime Minister Mark Carney's potential majority.

Mar 10 • 08:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Where do we draw the line?’ Montreal real estate agent surprised over OQLF letter

A Montreal real estate agent received a complaint from Quebec's language watchdog regarding insufficient French usage on his social media posts.

Mar 9 • 21:35 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Parts of Quebec bracing for potential ‘critical freezing rain’ midweek

Quebec is preparing for a potentially severe freezing rain event predicted to begin midweek, which could lead to significant disruptions and hazards.

Mar 9 • 12:35 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Carney calls byelections for 2 Ontario ridings, 1 in Quebec

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced byelections for two Ontario and one Quebec riding, aimed at maintaining Liberal majority as key votes loom in April.

Mar 8 • 16:45 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Carney calls April 13 byelections in three ridings

Prime Minister Mark Carney has scheduled byelections for April 13 in Ontario and Quebec that may impact the governing Liberal Party's majority in the House of Commons.

Mar 8 • 15:52 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Human remains found after house fire in eastern Quebec

Human remains were discovered after a house fire in eastern Quebec, raising questions about the occupants' identities and the cause of the blaze.

Mar 7 • 22:37 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Child dies in Quebec school bus crash, multiple injuries reported

A tragic bus accident in Quebec resulted in the death of one child and injuries to 19 others, with investigations ongoing regarding the cause of the crash.

Mar 7 • 19:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Body found in Canada in 2024 belongs to Brazilian missing since 2023

Canadian authorities have confirmed that a body found in April 2024 in Coaticook, Quebec, belongs to Letícia Alves de Oliveira, a Brazilian woman who had been missing since 2023.

Mar 6 • 21:42 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Supreme Court rules that asylum seekers can access subsidized Quebec daycare

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that asylum seekers in Quebec with young children qualify for subsidized daycare programs, overturning a previous decision that denied such access.

Mar 6 • 20:25 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Montreal teacher challenges policy for trans students to hide identity from parents

A Montreal teacher has filed a constitutional challenge against a provincial policy that allows students 14 and older to change their name and pronouns at school without parental consent, claiming her rights were violated when instructed to conceal a student's gender identity from their parents.

Mar 6 • 18:03 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Murder of Quentin Deranque: The last two suspects arrested Wednesday have been charged and imprisoned

The last two suspects in the murder case of Quentin Deranque have been charged and are now in prison following their arrest in France.

Mar 6 • 17:15 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Supreme Court says asylum seekers entitled to subsidized Quebec daycare

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled in favor of asylum seekers, stating they are entitled to subsidized daycare in Quebec, marking a significant legal victory against provincial discrimination.

Mar 6 • 15:54 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

More witnesses to testify in case of woman being sued by Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet

Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet is suing Paméla Groleau for defamation, with more witnesses testifying in a civil trial related to her allegations of sexual misconduct against him.

Mar 6 • 12:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian missing for 3 years interrupted her doctoral studies to dedicate herself to the church, says brother

Letícia Alves de Oliveira, a Brazilian who went missing for three years, stopped her doctoral studies to focus on her religious commitments during the pandemic, according to her brother.

Mar 6 • 11:08 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Why Quebec wants to protect the cheese curds it claims are necessary to make ‘original’ poutine

Quebec is seeking to obtain Protected Geographical Indication status for its cheese curds essential for making traditional poutine.

Mar 6 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Beryl Wajsman: François Legault, Canada’s defender of western values

The article praises Quebec Premier François Legault for his commitment to secularism and universal civic values, highlighting his legacy as a defender against religious extremism.

Mar 6 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian found dead in Canada was a victim of hypothermia, says Canadian NGO

Letícia Alves de Oliveira, a Brazilian woman found dead in Canada, reportedly died of hypothermia according to family and a Canadian NGO.

Mar 5 • 18:43 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Murder of Quentin Deranque: the seventh indicted has finally been detained

A seventh suspect in the murder of nationalist activist Quentin Deranque has been placed in pre-trial detention following a ruling by the Appeals Court in Lyon.

Mar 5 • 17:55 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Dairy group to seek designated status for ‘Quebec poutine cheese’

Quebec's dairy industry is seeking protected geographical indication status for 'Quebec poutine cheese' to recognize its unique qualities and regional significance.

Mar 5 • 13:39 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Support for Quebec sovereignty at 30-year low, according to new poll

Support for Quebec sovereignty has fallen to its lowest level since the 1995 referendum, with a recent poll indicating that 71% of Quebecers would vote against separation.

Mar 4 • 22:05 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

MAID applicants should have more mental health support, says Quebec coroner

A Quebec coroner advocates for enhanced mental health resources for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) applicants following a case of a man who died by suicide after his request was denied.

Mar 4 • 19:44 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Toronto-Quebec City high-speed rail project running into rural opposition

The proposed high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City faces increasing opposition from rural communities concerned about disruptions and lack of local benefits.

Mar 4 • 13:23 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Quebec will soon allow retail stores to close late on weekends, but some not enthused

Quebec is set to launch a pilot project allowing retail stores to operate later on weekends, but opinions among business owners are divided regarding its relevance and potential impact on labor shortages.

Mar 4 • 13:18 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Death of Quentin Deranque in Lyon: Two New Suspects Arrested

Two new suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal beating of activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon, bringing the total number of detainees to those believed to be involved in the crime.

Mar 4 • 08:08 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Muslim mothers barred from volunteering at Quebec schools over hijabs

Muslim mothers in Quebec are being prohibited from volunteering at schools due to their hijabs, highlighting controversial regulations on religious symbols in the province.

Mar 4 • 03:05 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Quebec boy, 6, dies after head injury on sledding hill

A six-year-old boy in Quebec died after sustaining a severe head injury while sledding.

Mar 4 • 00:58 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Witnesses called at civil trial for Quebec cardinal suing accuser for defamation

Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet is asserting his innocence against allegations of sexual misconduct by suing his accuser for defamation, with witnesses testifying in support of his character.

Mar 3 • 19:42 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Quebec hotels reporting lacklustre bookings for March break week

Hotels in Quebec are experiencing lower booking numbers for the March break week compared to last year, with many citing budget constraints as a contributing factor.

Mar 3 • 18:12 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario girl, 4, dies after adult falls on her on Quebec cross-country ski trail

A four-year-old girl from Ontario died after being injured when an adult fell on her while she was on a sled at a ski trail in Quebec.

Mar 2 • 19:15 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

FIRST READING: The most successful anti-woke party in Canada

The Parti Québécois is poised to capture a majority government in Quebec despite low support for separatism.

Mar 2 • 14:04 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Alberta and Quebec are going in very different directions on MAID

Alberta is diverging from Quebec by restricting access to medical assistance in dying (MAID) amid concerns over vulnerabilities and safeguards.

Mar 2 • 09:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Quebec politician praised for speaking openly about menopause symptom in legislature

A Quebec Liberal MNA, Jennifer Maccarone, has been commended for openly discussing her experience with menopause symptoms during a parliamentary session.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Death of Quentin Deranque: Are 90% of political violence in France committed by the far-right?

The article analyzes claims regarding the prevalence of far-right political violence in France following the death of Quentin Deranque, highlighting methodological biases in a study often cited to support these claims.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Montreal bakery faces Quebec language watchdog complaint over TikTok videos

A Montreal bakery has received a complaint from Quebec's language watchdog for using too much English in its TikTok content, raising concerns about compliance with the province's French language charter.

Feb 28 • 01:05 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

McGill, Concordia drop legal battle with Quebec government over tuition hikes

McGill and Concordia universities have decided to discontinue their legal challenge against the Quebec government's tuition hike for out-of-province students, despite a previous court ruling in their favor.

Feb 28 • 01:04 UTC

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