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Quebec City's hotel association calls for stronger measures to prevent illegal Airbnbs
While Quebec's law to tighten the screws on short-term rental platforms has some teeth, it lacks in its bite, says Alupa Clarke, the general manager of the Association hôtelière de la région de Québec. He speaks with Breakaway host Alison Brunette.
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Quadriplegic man's handcycle stolen in Quebec City during cross-Canada trek
Kevin Mills has been travelling across Canada to bring attention to the importance of making outdoor activities and trails accessible for people with disabilities. He joined Breakaway host Alison Brunette to explain what the theft of one of his handbikes means for the second half of his journey.
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This Quebec duo is marching in Gordon Lightfoot's folk path
Pied Léger, a new duo from Bellechasse, is getting ready to release their first full-length album inspired by Gordon Lightfoot's legacy and from the country surrounding them.
72-year-old Quebec swimmer battling cancer takes gold at Canadian championships
Despite fighting cancer and undergoing chemotherapy, 72-year-old Lina Courtois from the Eastern Townships was determined to compete in two Canadian championships last week. She took home three gold medals.
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Young singers from Uashat mak Mani-Utenam reconnect with their language and culture
For many Indigenous communities in our province, the desire to reclaim their native tongue is stronger than ever. Especially for younger people. Breakaway speaks with a group of singers who are learning to speak the Innu language through song.
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As some U.S. lawmakers doubt Hydro-Québec's capacity, the utility insists it has the juice
Breakaway host Alison Brunette talks power with Hydro-Québec's Lynn Saint-Laurent.
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New workplace initiative in Quebec City opens doors to adults with autism
Made possible by an investment from the Fondation Autiste et Majeur, Intégration TSA's new Libellule Project will offer training and support to allow adults living with autism to land a job and meet new people. Charles Lafortune, vice-president of the foundation, explains how this will improve people's quality of life.
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Will Quebec's new plan to overhaul its health-care system work?
David Levine, a former junior Quebec health minister, breaks down some of the main changes put forward in Bill 15, primarily a new Santé Québec agency, and how effective he expects them to be in fixing the province's beleaguered public health network.
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Polar bear spotted roaming around a backyard on Quebec's Lower North Shore
A polar bear is currently making the rounds on the Lower North Shore. Breakaway host Alison Brunette speaks with Janice Letemplier, a freelance journalist and resident of Blanc-Sablon who spotted the bear.
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Headliners for Festival d'été de Québec include Green Day, Lana Del Rey, Zach Bryan
Within two hours of Quebec City's summer festival lineup being released, passes were already sold out. The FEQ's artistic director, Louis Bellavance, shared some of his favourite picks for 2023 with Breakaway host Alison Brunette, and explained why Foo Fighters wanted to return to Quebec City for a third time.