AirAsia announced a $19 billion order for 150 Airbus A220 aircraft, marking Canada's largest ever aircraft deal. The agreement is seen as a significant boost for Quebec's aviation sector and the A220 jet program.
Quebec is facing increasing pressure to fulfill its promise to reinstate a fast-track immigration program, which was previously scrapped, leaving families like Jessica Prats's in limbo.
Canadians are split on whether Don Cherry should receive the Order of Canada, with Quebecers and Liberals less likely to approve, and younger Canadians less familiar with him.
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Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla of 20 ships in international waters, detaining 175 activists who were later to be taken to Greece. The action drew widespread international condemnation and protests, with some nations accusing Israel of violating international law.
Quebec's emissary has warned that Ottawa's 'wait-and-see' strategy in the CUSMA review carries significant risks, stating that the uncertainty is already having real impacts.
An opinion piece by M. Khadiyatoulah Fall explores the complex relationship between Quebec, political Islam, and the concept of democratic responsibility, advocating for moving beyond inflammatory rhetoric.
Alexandre Boulerice, the New Democratic Party's sole Member of Parliament from Quebec, is reportedly planning to leave federal politics. Sources indicate he intends to run in provincial elections.
Rising waters from the Ottawa River have led to over 100 residents in Gatineau, Quebec, requesting Red Cross assistance, with several hundred buildings still at risk.
Air Transat will launch a new nonstop route between Quebec City and San José, Costa Rica, starting December 15. This new service will connect Jean Lesage International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport.
A Quebec-based entrepreneur, dubbed 'Rocket Man,' is working to develop domestic space launch capabilities for Canada, aiming to strengthen the country's presence in the space industry.
Canada's Ambassador to the U.S., Mark Wiseman, is set to address Members of Parliament for the first time, following past criticism of Quebec’s dairy supply management system.
Montreal's largest school service center has lost over 100 support staff members who refused to remove religious symbols to comply with Quebec's new secularism law.
As the world's leading producer of maple syrup, Quebec is facing challenges to its harvest due to increasingly unpredictable climate conditions and is working to adapt its industry to these changes.
Bottle and can deposit machines are being phased out from Quebec grocery stores as part of a modernization plan, with new sorting centers set to replace them.
The Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) party is set to elect its new leader and Quebec's premier, with Bernard Drainville or Christine Fréchette taking the reins until the next general election.
Rose Gervais had to travel 900 km from Gaspé to Montreal for an abortion in 2023, highlighting urgent and ongoing access issues in Quebec. Doctors note delays in getting procedures done closer to home, such as in Quebec City.
Residents in western Quebec are expressing a greater need for access to healthcare services in Ontario than for official bilingual status in their local hospitals.
The Coalition Avenir Québec government has adopted new legislation that expands secularism, placing limits on public prayer and extending a ban on wearing religious symbols to daycare workers.
Montreal-based security firm GardaWorld, supported by Quebec public funds, is benefiting from the expansion of US immigration detention. This development raises questions regarding oversight and corporate accountability.
Police have identified a homicide victim found in Quebec in 1979 as a woman reported missing from Ontario months earlier, using genetic testing to confirm her identity decades later.
A Quebec coroner concluded that the death of a 97-year-old woman at CHSLD LaSalle was accidental but reported an employee for negligence for failing to report a fall and follow protocols.
Canada has committed $175 million in loans to a proposed rare earth mining project in Nunavik, northern Quebec, despite Prime Minister Mark Carney's comments on a strained Canada-U.S. relationship, with the project's major U.S. investor having close ties to the Trump administration.
Wanda Kagan, a woman with over 30 years of experience at the same employer in Montreal, has filed a human rights complaint alleging systemic racism after repeatedly being passed over for promotions. Kagan, a high school friend of former U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris, is urging others to speak out.
Canada's Supreme Court is hearing a significant case concerning Quebec's ban on religious symbols and a measure that allows the suspension of constitutional rights, with potential far-reaching repercussions.
Teacher Michael Higgins is taking legal action against a Quebec policy that demands secrecy regarding pronoun changes for students from their parents, stating he "could not live with himself" if he lied.
Lawyers representing the Quebec government argued in the Supreme Court that the province acted within its rights when it adopted its secularism law, commonly known as Bill 21.
A Quebec-based online bookstore network is expanding its reach across Canada, aiming to provide independent shops with a competitive edge in the market.
The Supreme Court of Canada is set to rule on Quebec's controversial secularism law, Bill 21, which prohibits public servants from wearing religious symbols, with opponents arguing the decision could also impact the notwithstanding clause.
Three investors in Quebec are proposing to transform empty churches into pickleball courts as a solution to save the province's many declining religious buildings, though the sustainability of this approach is debated.
A Quebec-based shipping company has confirmed that three Canadian maritime trainees have returned home after being stranded aboard their vessels in the Persian Gulf.
David McGuinty comments come one week after Canadians learned of an attack through a story published by Quebec newspaper La Presse, 11 days after the strike
With the looming October election, Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard has delivered a modest budget as the province aims to withstand ongoing trade disruptions and mounting geopolitical pressure.
Over 200,000 homes are without power Tuesday morning as high winds sweep across several parts of the province with some Montreal-area schools announcing closures.
Finance Minister Eric Girard is set to table Quebec’s provincial budget on Wednesday — less than a month before the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) chooses a successor to Premier François Legault.
A massive hole that opened up in a Châteauguay, Que., bridge earlier this month has reignited calls for Quebec to better invest in its aging road infrastructure, with several groups saying the incident should be a wake-up call for the province.
Nguyen Tri Phuong, a materials science professor at Canada's Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres (UQTR), has received US$1.05 million to develop next-generation rubber compounds designed to extend the lifespan of high-voltage transmission line components across Quebec Province.
Opposition is growing among Quebec's federal Conservatives against their own party's initiative to award the Order of Canada to controversial hockey commentator Don Cherry.
The popular series of six-minute documentaries Postřehy odjinud continues with a new season. Radio correspondent Vít Pohanka will guide viewers through the Canadian province of Quebec.
A political analysis suggests that a Liberal majority government in Canada could lead to a shift away from accommodating Quebec nationalist influence on minority rights and hate speech.
A significant freezing rain storm is forecast to sweep through parts of Eastern Canada, including Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic provinces, with potential for widespread power outages and hazardous road conditions.
Decision granting asylum seekers access to subsidized daycare in Quebec could be used by any marginalized group to demand a constitutional right to any benefit scheme
Quebec's Coalition Avenir Québec's plan for a provincial constitution is facing strong opposition, with the Liberal party and hundreds of other groups calling its consultation process a failure and demanding the law be scrapped.
The Conseil des industriels laitiers du Québec is campaigning for poutine’s iconic squeaky cheese to get a protected geographical indication. What would that entail?
For the first time in three years, the Office québécois de la langue française will send its inspectors to 7,800 restaurants, stores, and bars in and around Montreal as well as elsewhere in Quebec to assess the availability of service offered in French.
Alberta and Quebec are adopting different approaches to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), with provinces acting due to perceived federal government failures in establishing safeguards.
This week, Lahmajoune Villeray, a family-owned bakery in Montreal, received a letter from Quebec's language watchdog, stating that most of its social media publications are not available in French on TikTok.
A video purporting to show Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend and longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, out for a stroll in Quebec City has gained millions of views since it was posted last wee
Alexandre Boulerice, the sole NDP Member of Parliament in Quebec, is reportedly considering a move to provincial politics, which would be a significant blow to the federal NDP.
What began as a fight over the right of teachers in Quebec to wear hijabs has morphed into an epic legal battle about how Canadian democracy should function.
Quebec federal MP Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay was assaulted and robbed of his watch in a Brussels alley, after being sprayed in the face with pepper spray.
Schools in Austria are expressing concerns about the potential 'sharpening' or stricter enforcement of the headscarf ban in the autumn. This comes as discussions continue regarding religious attire in educational settings.
Dismantling has commenced on a 55-year-old controversial fountain in San Francisco, despite efforts by advocates to save the structure and its 96-year-old Quebecois sculptor.
Finland's President stated that Europe has a greater military need for Ukraine than Ukraine has for Europe. This comment was made amidst broader discussions about Europe's economic challenges and energy concerns.
NDP Member of Parliament Alexandre Boulerice has announced his intention to leave federal politics to run provincially in Quebec. He will sit as an independent MP until the fall.
A fire at a recycling plant in Montreal's Rivière-des-Prairies neighbourhood has caused a plume of thick, white, acrid-smelling smoke to blanket the city, prompting a health warning from Santé Montréal and an investigation by Quebec's Environment Ministry.
A resident of Quebec City has been charged with terrorism, accused of promoting the ideology of the 764 terrorist network, which advocates for violent extremism.
A group is urging the Canadian government to ban flavoured vaping products, despite a study suggesting such restrictions could increase cigarette sales.
Happy Belly Food Group's Rosie's Burgers has successfully secured its second real estate location in Quebec, specifically in Montreal's Griffintown neighborhood. This expansion marks a significant step for the burger chain in the region.
Rising waters are endangering homes in Gatineau as spring flood concerns grow across Quebec and Ontario, prompting authorities to monitor the situation closely.
Captain Antoine Forest, a Quebec pilot who died in a plane crash at New York's LaGuardia airport last month, will be remembered at a visitation in his hometown of Coteau-du-Lac, Quebec.
Happy Belly's Yolks Breakfast has signed its second franchise agreement in Quebec. This expansion marks a continued growth for the breakfast chain in the Canadian province.
Quebec's Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) party is set to choose its new leader and, consequently, the next premier of Quebec today. The election will determine the future political direction of the province.
An opinion piece by Chris Selley discusses how the embrace of religion by younger generations in Quebec was an unforeseen development in the province's secularism plans.
A hand-carved wooden chair, made by a Quebec prisoner during World War I, has been added to the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa. Its journey to the museum began when a B.C. woman investigated its origins.
Court records have revealed the intricate plans of an alleged human smuggling operation that aimed to secretly transport individuals from Quebec into New York state, highlighting the methods used by smugglers at the Canada-U.S. border.
A Quebec judge, in a criminal harassment case, stated that there is no parallel justice system for immigrants. The judge emphasized that immigration consequences cannot dictate a sentence outside of the appropriate range.
MEP Rima Hassan has been detained in Paris and is under investigation for a social media post about a member of the Japanese Red Army, as well as for the possession of synthetic drugs found in her luggage. French media also reported on her legal troubles and drug discovery.
In the remote Inuit community of Kuujjuaq in northern Quebec, Janice Parsons and Sandy Emudluk are leading efforts to revive Katajjaq, the ancient art of Inuit throat singing, which is more than just music.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called on the Liberal government to cancel the proposed high-speed rail project intended to connect Toronto and Quebec City.
Transgender Quebecers are facing significant delays for gender-affirming surgeries due to a change in provincial funding, while out-of-province patients continue to receive faster care.
David Fletcher's family is devastated after Éric Légaré, the drunk driver who killed his father, sister, niece, and nephew in Quebec in 2021, was granted unescorted temporary absences from prison.
Four days of Supreme Court hearings challenging Quebec's secularism law, Bill 21, have concluded, revealing the intense and passionate nature of the debates surrounding the complex legal questions.
A year after its deployment, Quebec's new $31.5 million social assistance algorithm, Project UNIR, is reportedly failing the province's most vulnerable citizens, with advocates blaming the system for mounting issues.
Legal arguments at the Supreme Court challenge into Quebec’s secularism law, Bill 21, focused on the use of the notwithstanding clause, revealing a national divide with some provinces supporting Quebec's approach while others and Ottawa oppose it.
Charles Milliard, a relatively unknown figure with a business background who was courted by Justin Trudeau, has become the new leader of the Quebec Liberals, potentially influencing the prospect of a third Quebec referendum.
A Sikh teacher is challenging Quebec's secularism law, Bill 21, which prohibits public sector workers from wearing religious symbols, before Canada's Supreme Court, questioning if the law infringes fundamental freedoms.
LaGuardia Airport has reopened following a deadly Air Canada Express collision with a fire truck on a runway, which killed two pilots and injured dozens. A video of the incident has emerged as the investigation into the crash continues.
Quebec's housing tribunal has issued a ruling stating that a 'no-pet' clause in rental leases is in violation of the province's Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, setting a new precedent for tenants with pets.
Quebec's law regulating religious symbols is heading to the Supreme Court, sparking a constitutional test case and a broader debate on religious freedom in Canada.
Three Quebecers who volunteered to fight in the war in Ukraine have been awarded the Ukrainian Canadian Sacrifice Medal by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress for their contributions.
Quebec provincial police have issued an Amber Alert after two young children were abducted in Trois-Rivières, located approximately 150 kilometers northeast of Montreal.
A new power line from Quebec is expected to be a vital lifeline for New York, helping the state achieve its ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and providing crucial support during potential power shortfalls.
An opinion piece challenges a political figure's comments on sedition, while another analyzes Quebec's political sentiment and its implications for Western separatism, noting Canadian openness to negotiating with Western separatists amid data showing parliamentary underrepresentation.
A podcast episode revisits the 1995 Quebec referendum, describing it as a 'separatist swindle of the century' and highlighting it as the closest Canada has come to dissolution.
Eldorado Gold has obtained a crucial permit from Quebec authorities for its Ormaque deposit at the Lamaque complex, advancing its mining operations in the region.
Parks Canada is proposing to cull dozens of white-tailed deer on a historic island near Quebec City, citing threats to rare plant species and employee safety, a plan that has drawn opposition from animal-rights advocates.
Icy road conditions and power outages have closed some schools for the day. Service on Montreal's light-rail network was also disrupted between the Gare Centrale and Brossard stations because of weather conditions Thursday morning.
The owners of a Montreal-area salon announced they will be launching an appeal after Quebec's Human Rights Tribunal ordered them to pay $500 in damages to a non-binary person who complained of…
A Montreal man, charged in connection with a murder plot allegedly orchestrated by accused drug kingpin Ryan Wedding and involving a Quebec hitman known as Tupac, has pleaded not guilty in a U.S. court.
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet is laughing at the idea of fielding "fake" candidates in Toronto — even if it means ceding a financial advantage to the Liberals in a tight Montreal-area byelection.
Dozens of Montreal school staff have either been fired, suspended or decided to resign following Quebec’s new law expanding the ban on religious symbols in schools. According to the Montreal Association of School Principals, hundreds of other school employees stand to lose their jobs.
Citizens of Moldova legally working in Quebec, Canada, will be able to receive social benefits, including old-age pensions, disability pensions, and disability allowances, following the approval of an agreement.
A video appearing to show a person resembling Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice, has gone viral, leading to claims of her being sighted in Quebec amidst Prince Andrew's legal issues.
EXCLUSIVE: Quebec noir is coming to London. Northern Traces is one of the most-watched shows of the last five years on French-language streamer illico+ in Canada, and Beta Film has swooped for international rights. The six-parter will be part of Beta Film’s slate for the London TV Screenings next week. Northern Traces hails from Quebec-based […]
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has called for a ban on the sale of alcohol at airports during early morning hours. He argues this measure is necessary to reduce disruptive behavior by passengers on flights.
Approximately 40 individuals in Quebec are required to undergo HIV testing after it was discovered that a surgical screwdriver had not been properly disinfected since 2017, raising concerns about potential infections.
Quebec's nearly 30-year-old system for allocating extra funding to disadvantaged schools is facing criticism for being flawed, outdated, and potentially harmful to students in need.
Alexandre Bissonnette, who pleaded guilty to the 2017 Quebec City mosque shooting, is requesting a transfer to a medium-security prison, citing safety concerns in his current facility.
More than 700 members of the Innu community in Quebec, descendants of Christine Kichera and Adelaïde Matshiragan, are taking the Canadian government to court after being removed from the Indian Register by the federal Office of the Indian Registrar.
The Quebec Federation of Maple Syrup Producers alleges in court documents that Steve Bourdeau, a producer previously linked to fake maple syrup, is attempting to resell returned cans of his product.
Quebec's new premier Christine Fréchette has unveiled her cabinet, which includes five new faces and several familiar members from the previous administration.
Daycare operators in Quebec express fear and uncertainty regarding the implementation of Bill 9, a new secularism law that bans public sector workers, including those in publicly funded daycares, from wearing religious symbols.
Following the death of a Quebec teenager who consumed a mix of energy drinks and medication, school groups and the teen's family are advocating for a ban on energy drink sales to youth under 16, citing health risks.
Senior executives from Lockheed Martin are scheduled to visit Quebec to confirm plans for servicing Canada's F-35 aircraft at L3Harris facilities in Mirabel, currently used for CF-18 maintenance.
Christine Fréchette has been appointed as the new premier of Quebec. Her new role marks a significant change in the political leadership of the province.
An opinion piece discusses the challenges facing Quebec's new premier, suggesting she could potentially steer her party away from chauvinism, despite the party's history of internal feuding.
Christine Fréchette has been chosen to lead the Coalition Avenir Québec as Quebec's new premier-designate, following François Legault's resignation, with a fall election on the horizon.
Christine Fréchette is set to become Quebec's next premier after winning the CAQ leadership, facing the challenging task of leading the governing party which is slumping in polls months before a general election.
The Quebec duo Angine de Poitrines is generating significant social media buzz with their sophisticated math-rock music, which is also noted for its commentary on AI.
An opinion piece discusses the evolving political relationship between Quebec and Alberta, highlighting their lessons in leverage, identity, patience, and the limits of brinkmanship within Canada.
A Canadian broadcaster's investigation revealed an alleged maple syrup scam in Quebec, where a major producer was found to be diluting its maple syrup with cane sugar.
A Quebec Superior Court judge has ordered Gilbert Rozon, the founder of Just For Laughs, to pay just under $880,000 to eight of the nine women who accused him of sexual assault and misconduct in a civil trial.
A small Quebec island maintains a unique tradition of celebrating halfway through Lent with masks and jigs, a practice once seen as defying the powerful Roman Catholic Church, even as few islanders still observe Lent.
A 19-year-old Canadian from Quebec was shot and killed in the Dominican Republic while on vacation with his brother, prompting a national police investigation into the incident.
An opinion piece questions the nature of the Supreme Court of Canada's hearing on Quebec's Bill 21, suggesting it resembles a parliamentary committee more than an appellate court and raising concerns about a potential 'judicial coup d’etat.'
The Quebec government is asserting that there are no limits to the notwithstanding clause, a power invoked by Premier François Legault in 2019 to pass a flagship bill.
A biopic about Georges St-Pierre, one of UFC's most dominant champions, is officially in development, with Quebec director Thomas Soto attached to helm the project.
Quebec and Canadian producers are presenting a diverse slate of new series, including Robin Aubert's crime dramedy 'Welcome to Kingston-Falls' premiering at Series Mania, aiming to leverage local momentum for global impact and highlighting emerging talent.
Quebec's controversial secularism law, Bill 21, which prohibits public sector workers in positions of authority from wearing religious symbols, is now set to be reviewed by the Supreme Court.
There is a call for Canada's Supreme Court to overturn Quebec's Bill 21, a law criticized for allowing the exclusion of individuals based on their religious identity under the guise of secularism.
Canada's Supreme Court is set to hear a challenge to Quebec's Bill 21, a secularism law that prohibits some public sector workers, including teachers, from wearing religious symbols.
Injunction from the Superior Court of Quebec applies to Philippe Normand and his son Dominik Seelos, whose donations have resulted in hundreds of children
An article explores the accuracy of common claims regarding the cost of living in various parts of Canada, from housing affordability in Alberta to taxes in Quebec.
Mining giant Rio Tinto has decided to slow down the construction of its lithium plant project located in Quebec, Canada, indicating a potential adjustment in its development timeline.
The Société des alcools du Québec says local whisky sales have shot up since U.S. products were removed from its shelves last year in response to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
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Environment Canada has issued a warning for a major freezing rain storm expected to hit parts of Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic provinces, potentially causing power outages and hazardous road conditions.
Every vote counts in the Montreal-area federal riding of Terrebonne, and after the Supreme Court annulled the last results over a single uncounted ballot, it’s time for electors to head back to the polls on April 13 — potentially securing a majority for the Liberals.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has called three by-elections in two Toronto ridings and one Quebec riding, which could grant the Liberal government a majority in Canada's parliament, as they currently hold 169 seats, just three shy of the required number.
A group representing Quebec's dairy industry says it's eyeing a special designation — similar to the one applied to Bordeaux wine or champagne — for the squeaky cheese curds best known as a key ingredient in poutine.
The four-year old girl who was injured when an adult fell on top of her on a cross-country ski trail north of Gatineau, Que., last week has died, police said Monday.
Dr. Yvette Bonny, who performed Quebec's first pediatric bone marrow transplant in 1980, is being recognized by the Government of Canada for Black History Month as a figure who shaped Canadian heritage and identity.
An Innu chief has condemned the "cowboy" tactics of wildlife officers who raided a cabin in Quebec, injuring an elderly woman during their intervention.
EXCLUSIVE: Global Constellation has boarded sales on Jérémy Comte’s new film Eléo & Nova, in the wake of the buzzy reception for the Canadian director’s first feature Paradise in the Berlinale’s Panorama section. Like Paradise, about two interconnected two teenagers living in Ghana and Quebec, and 2018 Oscar-nominated short Fauve, Comte’s new feature Eléo […]