Activists express concerns at Bill 96 consultations
Activists express concerns at Bill 96 consultations Ruby Pratka ruby@qctonline.com Proposed provincial legislation aimed at reinforcing French in Quebec society could have a devastating impact on English-speaking communities across the … Continue reading Activists express concerns at Bill 96 consultations
CAQ tunnel may be factor in Quebec riding race
QCGN holds four days of public hearings on Bill 96
ADAPTED FROM A GCGN PRESS RELEASE Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) president Marlene Jennings delivered her opening remarks on Sept. 9 to kick off four days of public hearings on …
QCGN calls on parties to support rights of English-speaking Quebecers
QCGN calls on parties to support rights of English-speaking Quebecers Press release With Canadians scheduled to go to the polls Sept. 20, the Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) calls on …
Survey raises concerns about anglophone-francophone relations
Survey raises concerns about anglophone-francophone relations Ruby Pratka ruby@qctonline.com Preliminary results from a provincewide study suggest that English-speaking Quebecers and their francophone counterparts share a surprising amount of common ground … Continue reading Survey raises concerns about anglophone-francophone relations
Daycare association applauds $6-billion boost from Ottawa
Daycare association applauds $6-billion boost from Ottawa Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com The association representing daycare providers in the Quebec City region is reacting positively to last week’s …
First Nations canoeists paddle 450 km to fight racism
First Nations canoeists paddle 450 km to fight racism Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Around noon on Aug. 5, the canoeists of the fifth Expédition des Grands Aventuriers arrived at Bassin Brown …
Provincial vaccine lottery to hold first drawing Aug. 6
More questions than answers about Bill 96 and health
More questions than answers about Bill 96 and health Ruby Pratka ruby@qctonline.com Advocates for English-speaking Quebecers say more clarity is needed around the potential impact of Bill 96, the Legault …
Drowning Prevention Week emphasizes pool safety
Drowning Prevention Week emphasizes pool safety Adapted from a press release by QCT staff July 18-24 is Drowning Prevention Week in Quebec. This year’s theme is “Drowning is Avoidable.” Deputy …