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Quebec mayor says 'one-size-fits-all' language law isn't right for his town where French is thriving
Following the adoption of Quebec's Bill 96, municipalities with thousands of English speakers must change their linguistic policies. As of November, New Richmond and Gaspé, Que., are only able to communicate with residents in French, with a few exceptions such a health care and emergencies.
First Nation issues state of emergency amid growing violence, asks Quebec police to step up
Long Point First Nation in Quebec’s Abitibi-Témiscamingue region issued a state of emergency Thursday, saying an absence of support from Quebec provincial police has forced their community to fend for itself.
This veteran started a workshop in his garage to help others channel PTSD into art
Dominic April fell in love with forging after his career in the military came to an end in 2015. Now operating a blacksmith studio near Quebec City, he hopes to help other veterans dealing with PTSD find creativity and purpose.
Is bilingualism good for your brain? Montreal researchers are seeing tangible results
Researchers in Montreal are pointing to the benefits of bilingualism for the brain's health and efficiency — suggesting it could even help prevent diseases associated with aging, including Alzheimer's.
Trump's re-election pushes Quebec to call for safeguarding women's right to choose
Following the re-election of Donald Trump as United States president, the Quebec legislature unanimously passed a motion reiterating the consensus in the province for the right to abortion, as some Canadian experts say the election result could have “very real impacts.”
This Quebec water tower got a spooky makeover just in time for Halloween
This past week, smiling and glaring pumpkin cartoons have gazed down on the suburbs of Sherbrooke, Que., as part of a project to beautify the municipality and create an event for families.
A sailboat that ships cargo across the ocean? This company looks to the past for inspiration
Some companies have found a unique way to reduce their carbon footprints by importing products using a sailing cargo ship. Its arrival in Quebec is part of a larger move to help decarbonize the shipping industry.
Parents say Quebec standing in the way of daughter's recovery with transfer to French-speaking hospital
McKenna Jones Griffin’s family is trying to get the 10-year-old access to English rehabilitation services in Montreal after she suffered a traumatic brain injury. They worry the hospital centre in Quebec City won’t be the right fit for their daughter, who only speaks English.
Frustration in Quebec town as Western University ends popular French program
After running a French-language school out of a remote Quebec town for decades, Western University announced it can no longer offer the courses which have provided thousands of Canadians opportunities to learn French in an immersive environment.
School bus company launches campaign after 13-year-old killed crossing highway
A month after Nathan Macameau was fatally struck when disembarking a school bus, a Quebec school bus company has created a video and ribbon campaign in an attempt to prevent more accidents.