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Quebec Premier Fréchette commits to homelessness summit in 2027
7+ hour, 41+ min ago (303+ words) Azat TV Quebec Premier Fréchette commits to homelessness summit in 2027 - Premier Fréchette committed to a 2027 homelessness summit. - The initiative aims to build a 'national plan' involving private and public sectors. - The current provincial plan for homelessness expires in late 2026. - Over…...
Quebec Implements Stricter Truck Licensing Rules for Ontario Drivers
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (72+ words) Azat TV The Quebec government has introduced stricter licensing requirements for truck drivers moving from Ontario, aiming to enhance road safety following a series of fatal incidents. As of July 9, 2026, Ontario-based drivers with less than two years of road experience…...
Quebec’s Sovereignty Push: PQ Releases Comprehensive Independence Blueprint Amid Fête Nationale
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (356+ words) Azat TV Quebec’s Sovereignty Push: PQ Releases Comprehensive Independence Blueprint Amid Fête Nationale - Parti Québécois released a 524-page blueprint for Quebec independence. - The plan proposes a new national army modeled after small European nations like Denmark. - PQ suggests 50% plus one…...
Quebec Government Invests $448,000 in Les Francos de Montréal
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (238+ words) Azat TV Quebec Government Invests $448,000 in Les Francos de Montréal - Quebec government provided $448,000 in support for Les Francos de Montréal. - The festival runs until June 20, 2026, in the Quartier des spectacles. - The event includes the 14th edition of the ‘Rendez-vous Pros’ industry…...
Navdeep Bains Formally Launches Ontario Liberal Leadership Bid – Azat TV
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (334+ words) Navdeep Bains Formally Launches Ontario Liberal Leadership Bid Azat TV Navdeep Bains Formally Launches Ontario Liberal Leadership Bid - Navdeep Bains officially registered as an Ontario Liberal leadership candidate on May 25, 2026. - The leadership election is scheduled for November 21, 2026. - Bains enters the…...
Security and Solvency: Dual Crises Converge in Lévis as Premier Defies Spending Caps – Azat TV
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (49+ words) A high-stakes weekend in Lévis, Quebec, sees the RCMP execute a terrorism-related arrest while Premier Fréchette faces internal rebellion over a $330 million spending spree....
Diplomatic Friction in Quebec: Alexandre Boulerice and the Controversy of Federal Surveillance Allegations
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (369+ words) Azat TV Diplomatic Friction in Quebec: Alexandre Boulerice and the Controversy of Federal Surveillance Allegations - Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon alleges federal spying using historical precedents. - Quebec Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette supports the PQ’s need for vigilance. - Alexandre Boulerice…...
Health Concerns Force PWHL to Postpone Semifinal Game 5\
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (323+ words) Azat TV Health Concerns Force PWHL to Postpone Semifinal Game 5\ - Game 5 postponed from Monday to Tuesday due to player illness. - Series tied at 2-2; winner advances to Walter Cup final. A Critical Postponement at Place Bell The highly anticipated winner-take-all Game…...
Groupe TVA’s Austerity Shift: Pierre Karl Péladeau and the Future of Quebecois Television – Azat TV
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (36+ words) Under the leadership of Pierre Karl Péladeau, Groupe TVA is implementing deep structural cuts, including 30% salary reductions for top talent and a $3,500 daily cap for actors, signaling a major transformation in Quebec's media…...
Louis Saia Dies at 75: The Architect Behind Quebec’s Iconic Comedy
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (385+ words) azat.tv Louis Saia Dies at 75: The Architect Behind Quebec’s Iconic Comedy - Louis Saia, the writer and director behind the iconic Les Boys franchise, has died at 75. - His career was defined by a long-standing creative partnership with Claude Meunier, influencing…...