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Quebec coroner says Brazilian woman died of hypothermia near Quebec border in 2024
16+ hour, 38+ min ago (450+ words) MONTREAL " Canadian officials turned away a Brazilian woman at border crossings three times in the days before she got lost in the woods and died of hypothermia near the U. S. border in 2024. The 36-year-old woman likely died around Jan. 15, 2024, after entering…...
Hydro-Qu'bec seeking input on linking its grid with proposed Nova Scotia wind farms
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (741+ words) HALIFAX " Energy officials in Nova Scotia say a major proposed wind energy project off the province's coast can help Quebec's provincially owned power utility remain a key player in the North American energy market as demand soars. Hydro-Qu'bec said Wednesday…...
Environment Canada calling for significant rainfall across Ontario
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (154+ words) TORONTO " Environment Canada is calling for 15 to 40 millimetres of rain and thunderstorms across Ontario, leading to potential flooding. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement calling for 15 to 40 millimetres of rainfall, with locally higher totals possible due to thunderstorms....
Woman says she felt like a 'prisoner' during 1992 encounter with Quebec cardinal
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (728+ words) MONTREAL " Two women testified on Friday to experiencing alleged inappropriate behaviour from Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet, including one who told the court she felt like a "prisoner" during a 1992 encounter. Marie-Louise Moreau testified that Ouellet came up behind her while…...
Charles Milliard acclaimed as new leader of Quebec Liberal Party
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (632+ words) MONTREAL " The Quebec Liberals have acclaimed 46-year-old Charles Milliard as their new leader, forgoing the need for a second leadership race in less than one year. With no other candidate accepted by the party, the Liberals formally announced Milliard as…...