Marc Garneau launches himself into post-politics unknown
Marc Garneau launches himself into post-politics unknown Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Most folks, approaching 60 after a busy career, might start to contem- plate a leisurely retirement. …
Lac Saint-Charles is first target in provincial plan to protect region’s waters
Lac Saint-Charles is first target in provincial plan to protect region’s waters Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com On Jan. 24, Environment Minister Benoit Charette and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Andrée …
Lightbound mulls run for Quebec Liberal leadership
Lightbound mulls run for Quebec Liberal leadership Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com The Liberal MP for the federal riding of Louis- Hébert, Joël Lightbound, said “The rumour is …
Health officials announce new prevention guidelines for respiratory illnesses
Health officials announce new prevention guidelines for respiratory illnesses Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com On Feb. 2, Quebec public health director Dr. Luc Boileau and Dr. Caroline Quach-Thanh, president of the Quebec …
Quebec ferry service to acquire three electric ships
Quebec ferry service to acquire three electric ships Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Quebec’s ferry fleet will be getting three brand new electric ships in the next few …
Quebec’s Fleurdelisé flies proudly after 75 years
Quebec’s Fleurdelisé flies proudly after 75 years Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Quebec flag, Jean-François Roberge, the minister for the French language and for …
OPEN LETTER: Budget must address underfunding of English-speaking community groups
OPEN LETTER: Budget must address underfunding of English-speaking community groups Submitted by the Quebec Community Groups Network Non-profit organizations serving English- speaking Quebecers are seriously underfunded compared with francophone groups, … Continue reading OPEN LETTER: Budget must address underfunding of English-speaking community groups
High frequency rail service moves forward with new VIA corp
High frequency rail service moves forward with new VIA corp Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com The proposed new high frequency rail (HFR) service is starting to move out …
Poll shows francophone support for rights of English speakers
Poll shows francophone support for rights of English speakers Adapted from a press release by QCT staff Quebecers, both francophone and anglophone, agree that English-speaking Quebecers should have equal access …
Applicants to English CEGEPs asked for eligibility certificates
Applicants to English CEGEPs asked for eligibility certificates Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com Graduating students at English-language public high schools, and any other students with certificates of eligibility …