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Calls grow for independent investigation into alleged racism at Montr'al-Nord police station | RCI
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (1142+ words) Quebec Domestic Security Minister Ian Lafreni're says he will appoint an independent observer to track the investigation by Montreal police. Quebec's Domestic Security Minister Ian Lafreni're is appointing an independent observer to follow the investigation by Montreal police into a…...
Quebec becomes 1st Canadian province to ban energy drinks for youth | Radio-Canada. ca
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (535+ words) Quebec's order of pharmacists supports the ban, having already put out a memo asking chains and banners to prohibit the sale of energy drinks at their stores. Quebec has become the first jurisdiction in North America to restrict access to…...
Quebec temporarily revives PEQ immigration pathway, but advocates call it an "insult"
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (887+ words) Immigration Minister Fran'ois Bonnardel announced the reopening of the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) for two years and shared details of its reinstatement at a news conference Wednesday afternoon. Speaking to reporters at the National Assembly, he said those who were…...
Toronto police officer dead after investigation tied to U. S. consulate shootings: Chief
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (645+ words) A Toronto police officer has died following an 'exchange of gunfire' while police were executing a search warrant, said Chief Myron Demkiw on Thursday. A Toronto police constable, 43, has died after being shot following an exchange of gunfire with a…...
Feels like harassment: Montreal caf" owner says years of language inspections taking a toll
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (923+ words) Maryam Rahimi has spent years making changes requested by Quebec's language watchdog, but she worries there is no clear end to the process. (Aatefeh Padidar/CBC News) Inside So LIT Caf" in'downtown Montreal, orange-grove-inspired decor hangs'from the ceiling above customers…...
Former Air Canada captain charged after allegedly flying hundreds of flights without proper licence: police | RCI
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (477+ words) Former Air Canada pilot Geoffrey Wall, who retired last year, was arrested following a months-long fraud investigation, Peel police said Tuesday. Peel Regional Police say a former airline captain is facing fraud charges after he allegedly flew hundreds of flights…...
Quebec would withdraw from high-speed rail project if PQ forms next government, party leader says
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (556+ words) Parti Qu'b'cois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says the high-speed rail project does not address Quebecers' needs. The leader of the Parti Qu'b'cois Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says, if elected, his government would prevent the province from being involved in the high-speed…...
Quebec set to table bill cracking down on sale of energy drinks for teens
1+ week, 5+ day ago (422+ words) The push for a ban on the sale of energy drinks to teenagers received support from parents, teachers, schools, school boards, public health associations and several junior sports leagues. (Allyson Mc Cormack/CBC) Quebec's health minister is set to table…...
Quebec tables expansion of Bill 101 to English adult education
1+ week, 5+ day ago (684+ words) Jean-Fran'ois Roberge, minister responsible for the French language, is aming to further expand Bill 101. The Quebec government tabled a bill Thursday to expand the province's language regulations to adult and vocational education centres. If the Charter of the French Language…...
Billions pour into new housing, but a third of Quebec's units are in disrepair | RCI
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1148+ words) Mercedes Rodriguez opens up a kitchen cupboard where mice have been seen in her apartment, which is part of a social housing complex in Montreal. Erika Morris(new window) " The Canadian Press " Mercedes Rodriguez says she and her seven kids…...