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Indigenous leaders reflect on late Pope Francis's apology, visit to Quebec City
The late Pope Francis visited Quebec City at the end of July 2022 to apologize to Indigenous people for the conduct of some members of the Catholic Church in Canada's residential school system.
Quebec hotel industry rings alarm over staff shortages ahead of the summer
Though the coming season is looking promising — with several Canadians choosing to spend their summer vacation here instead of going to the United States — Quebec's hotel association says changes to the temporary foreign worker program have thrown a wrench into staffing plans.
Montreal announces $88M for greenbelt around contentious container yard in east end
The City of Montreal announced it's investing $88 million into a greenbelt meant to insulate some Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough residents from the impacts of a likely, and controversial, expansion of a container yard.
Montrealers rally around family of man who died after police operation in Saint-Michel
Two events were held Sunday to call attention to the deaths of three people after police intervention - two of which took place in Montreal. One of those people was 29-year-old Abisay Cruz whose death has led to anxiety within the Saint-Michel community, according to protesters.
No return date in sight for Montreal tenants evacuated when building next door partially collapsed
The City of Montreal issued a demolition order about a year ago for a building in the Mile End neighbourhood, but part of its wall collapsed earlier this month and crushed the entrance of the building next door. One week later, the precarious building still stands, while neighbouring tenants scramble for alternative accommodation.
Quebec liqueur company caught in crossfire of U.S. alcohol ban
A Laval-based company has found itself in the crossfire of the SAQ's ban on American alcohol due to its U.S.-based operations. The founder says he's hoping a compromise with the Quebec liquor board can be reached.
Quebec calls off meeting with Blainville mayor on toxic waste dump expansion
The Quebec government is backing out of a meeting with the mayor of Blainville, Que., to discuss the expansion of a hazardous waste dump by American company Stablex, citing the mayor's "change in direction regarding the topics she wanted to address."
Quebec energy board hikes rates by 3.6%, trumping the government's cap
Quebec's energy board announced that residential Hydro-Québec clients will see the same 3.6 per cent rate increase as its commercial clients, despite a three per cent cap promised by the premier last year.
Longueuil police arrest elementary school teacher for child luring
Police arrested 37-year-old Kyle Le Huquet on Feb. 27, after a minor from the United Kingdom reported him through Cybertip.ca. Police believe there could be more victims.
Quebec greenlights first steps of tramway project in eastern Montreal
Quebec Transport Minister Geneviève Guilbault is announcing a new tramway project that would replace the contentious REM de l'Est.