OCOL report challenges myths about Quebec anglophones
OCOL report challenges myths about Quebec anglophones Ruby Pratka Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Federal Commissioner of Official Languages Raymond Théberge has raised concerns about the effects of …
English health services available on request under new ministry directive
English health services available on request under new ministry directive Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Advocates for access to health care in English are breathing a sigh of …
No eligibility certificate needed for English health care, MNAs say
No eligibility certificate needed for English health care, MNAs say Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Members of the National Assembly have passed a unanimous motion stating that English-speaking …
Renters’ rights activists rally for action on housing crisis
Renters’ rights activists rally for action on housing crisis Manuel Cardenas manuel@qctonline.com More than 1,000 people mobilized in the streets of Quebec City to demonstrate their discontent with the lack …
Nurses to refuse overtime if no agreement reached
Nurses to refuse overtime if no agreement reached Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Members of the Fédération interprofessionnelle de la santé du Québec (FIQ), the province’s largest nurses’ …
English health care available ‘no questions asked’ despite directive: Roberge
English health care available ‘no questions asked’ despite directive: Roberge Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com After a hastily convened meeting with representatives of several hand-picked groups representing the …
Liberal activists push for Quebec constitution
Liberal activists push for Quebec constitution Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Two prominent members of the Quebec Liberal Party (QLP) relaunch committee are proposing that the party back …
New French language directive alarms health care advocates
New French language directive alarms health care advocates Ruby Pratka – Local Journalism initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com People who need or prefer to receive health-care services in English are being advised …
SAAQ bans uncertified motorized vehicles from bike paths
SAAQ bans uncertified motorized vehicles from bike paths Peter Black – Local Journalism initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com The provincial auto insurance board is putting the brakes on the proliferation of “non- …
Lyme disease endemic in two Capitale-Nationale municipalities, health officials say
Lyme disease endemic in two Capitale-Nationale municipalities, health officials say Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Two municipalities in the Capitale-Nationale region have appeared on the latest list of …