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Montreal archdiocese launches not-for-profit real estate arm aimed at maximizing social impact
As Montreal grapples with growing homelessness, the Catholic archdiocese in the city is forming a new real estate arm that it says will help ensure any redevelopment of church properties addresses "pressing community needs."
Ottawa, hospitals argue Montreal brainwashing lawsuit should be dismissed
A Quebec Superior Court judge heard from lawyers for the government and the MUHC who argued that families waited too long to file claims over treatment their relatives received under a program funded by the Canadian government and the CIA during the Cold War.
Quebec ice fishing aficionados celebrating colder winter
Tthe return of real winter weather has been a boon for ice fishers, who are able to explore frozen waterways that have been off limits in recent years — even as they wonder how long it will last.
Hockey Quebec announces ban on smelling salts, citing health risk for players
Hockey Quebec is banning the use of smelling salts, citing concern over their use by young players.
Quebec parents protest school's forced choice between sports and advanced academics
Quebec's education minister is asking a high school in the Charlevoix region to reconsider its decision to force students to choose between sports-oriented programs and advanced math and science.
Quebec halts most international adoptions amid human trafficking concerns
Quebec's decision is part of a global "culture change" in recent years as countries have become aware of serious shortcomings in the way many adoptions are carried out, said Anne-Marie Piché, a professor in the social work department at Université du Québec à Montréal.
Quebecer, 81, to serve at least 10 years for killing ailing wife 'out of love'
An 81-year-old Quebec man who says he ended his ailing wife's life out of love and compassion was sentenced today to serve at least a decade in prison for murder.
Legion branches struggle to keep doors open with rising costs, aging membership
Even as they fundraise for other community organizations, some legions across Canada are having trouble keeping their own lights on amid rising inflation and maintenance costs.
Longueuil, Que., begins controversial deer cull in local park
A Montreal suburb began an operation on Tuesday to kill white-tailed deer in one of its local parks after years of legal battles with activists seeking to save the animals.
Small Quebec towns debate reducing council size as fewer people run for office
Some small Quebec municipalities are considering reducing the size of their city councils due to the challenges of recruiting candidates to run for office.