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2024 Black Changemakers
From being a pillar of hip-hop in Quebec to leading the youth, his versatility knows no bounds
Malik Shaheed credits his upbringing in Little Burgundy, a historic Montreal neighbourhood with deep ties to Black communities, for giving him his work ethic and his drive to give back to young people.
'I've never seen anything like it,' says Quebec pilot helping fight L.A. wildfires
As wildfires rage in the Los Angeles area, Quebec's aerial service is on site lending a hand. The team's head pilot says he's never seen anything quite like the chaos he's witnessed in the densely populated area.
Fire at synagogue in Montreal's West Island under investigation
Montreal police's arson unit is investigating a fire at a synagogue and Jewish community centre in the West Island. The damage was minor and police officers put it out with a fire extinguisher shortly after arriving at the scene.
Hydro-Québec deploys generators to restore power to most of Montreal's Saint-Michel neighbourhood
Hydro-Québec deployed generators to the area while crews continue work to find a permanent solution.
Analysis
After religious symbols law, Quebec eyes ban on public prayer: Where the province is headed on secularism
Leading up to the adoption of Quebec’s secularism law in 2019, Premier François Legault said the proposed legislation was “moderate.” Now, he says it doesn’t go far enough.
2024 Black Changemakers
She created a major awards show for Black Quebecers. She says the real work is just beginning
Carla Beauvais is one of the driving forces behind Fondation Dynastie, which organizes the Gala Dynastie that has put a major spotlight on the province's Black communities in the last decade.
Quebec opens investigation into campus climate at Vanier and Dawson colleges
Quebec's higher education minister has ordered an investigation into the on-campus climate at Vanier College and Dawson College and whether the two CEGEPs are doing enough to protect students. She says the investigation is related to the conflicts raging in the Middle East.
Quebec Transport Ministry dismantles parts of homeless encampment in Montreal
The Quebec government owns the stretch of green space along Notre-Dame Street East where the number of encampments has grown since the start of the pandemic. Some people staying on that land were handed eviction notices last month.
Analysis
It's not easy to talk about racism in Quebec. Just ask Haroun Bouazzi
A speech made by a lawmaker about othering sparked a political firestorm in the province. The controversy surrounding MNA Haroun Bouazzi's comments highlights Quebec politicians' struggle — or unwillingness — to talk about racism.
MNA Haroun Bouazzi apologizes for jab at CAQ ministers, but not for comments on racism
The controversy around comments made by a Québec Solidaire MNA doesn't seem to be going away. MNAs voted in favour of two motions Tuesday evening reaffirming that the National Assembly and its members are not racist.