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Montreal says it will only allow Airbnbs across city in summer, crack down during rest of year
Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante says the rules introduced by the Quebec government aren’t working. Now, short-term rentals will only be allowed between June 10 and Sept. 10 at primary residences across the city.
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With translation service, Montreal clinic breaks down language barriers
A clinic in Montreal's Parc-Extension neighbourhood, one of the most diverse in the city, uses a video translation service. Doctors say it has helped them better understand the needs of patients.
New language law bogs down Quebec's English CEGEPs, staff say
Workers at Quebec's English CEGEPs say the province's new language law, which went into effect at the start of the current school year, has led to confusion as they try to help students navigate the rules.
Why a unionized warehouse in Quebec posed a threat to Amazon
Amazon has announced plans to close all of its Quebec facilities, laying off 1,700 permanent employees, months after workers in Laval, Que., made history by unionizing. Experts say the move could prompt legal challenges under Quebec labour laws.
Feds looking for space to process potential influx of asylum seekers in Quebec
The federal government is looking to rent office space to help with processing asylum seekers who attempt to cross into Canada at the New York-Quebec border following the election of Donald Trump.
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A brief history of Amazon in Quebec: A rapid expansion, and a union forms
Amazon Canada says it's closing its Quebec sorting and shipping centres, only five years after the company opened a facility in the province.
Recommended rent increase for 2025 hits historic high in Quebec
The 5.9 per cent jump is the highest recommended rent hike in at least three decades, according to guidelines released by Quebec's rental tribunal Tuesday.
Montreal should avoid dismantling homeless encampments, report finds
Montreal needs to come up with a plan to avoid dismantling homeless encampments and supervise them when necessary, according to a new city-commissioned report.
Who's running to lead the Quebec Liberals
The Quebec Liberal Party's leadership race is officially underway, with four candidates declared so far. Here's a look at who could win the top job.
Quebec plane fighting L.A. fires grounded after being struck by drone
A Quebec water bomber fighting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles was grounded on Thursday after it collided with a drone flying in restricted airspace, officials said.