Santé Québec executive vice president for operations and transformation Frédéric Abergel and assistant director general Véronique Wilson speak to reporters in Montreal on Jan. 9. (Screenshot) Province sees slight drop in ER wait times Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Officials with Santé Québec, the Crown corporation launched last fall with a stated goal of…
Demand for food aid expected to rise, study suggests Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com The organization representing the province’s food banks expects demand for food aid to continue…
A LOOK BACK IN TIME: Understanding the path to American statehood Charles André Nadeau canadeau@qctonline.com It’s usually interesting to ask an American citizen to name the four states which had…
Last year’s declutter transformed my closet into a more organized space with matching hangers, a dedicated sweater shelf and two clothing poles. Despite these improvements, it’s still too cluttered for my taste, so this January’s project involves creating colour-co-ordinated trouser-blouse-sweater kits. If an item can’t find a matching piece, it’s off to the donation basket. (Photo by Lise Lafond) SAVING THE PLANET ONE WEEK AT A TIME: Boost your wellbeing, banish stress and reduce waste with a January declutter Lise Lafond lise@qctonline.com In an article titled “Spark Joy! How…
The Montreal Victoire (left) and the Minnesota Force played in front of an American record of 14,018 fans in Denver, Colorado, on Jan. 12, as part of the PWHL Takeover Tour. Montreal will play the Ottawa Charge at the Videotron Centre on Jan. 19. (Photo courtesy of the PWHL via X) Women’s pro hockey to take over Videotron Centre Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com On Jan. 19, the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) will stop at the Videotron Centre for a regular-season game…
Outside hitter Nick Hoag, a Gatineau native, is the only player from Quebec on Canada’s national team. He also plays professional volleyball in Turkey. (Photo courtesy of Volleyball Canada) Volleyball Nations League coming to Centre Vidéotron in June Luc Lang The Videotron Centre will host the most prestigious men’s volleyball league in the world from June 11 to 15….
Remparts trade Plouffe, Petigny, acquire Desjardins Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com Quebec Remparts general manager Simon Gagné was not a busy person over the holidays, making only three trades in the Quebec…
Canada defeated the United States 3-0 in the gold medal game to capture the International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s U18 World Championship on Jan. 12 in Vantaa, Finland. Canada won the tournament for the eighth time. The Canadian team had some local talent in their lineup. Goaltender Marilou Grenier of L’Ange-Gardien, shown lifting the trophy, stopped all 18 shots she faced from the Americans. When not representing her country, Grenier plays for the Cégep Limoilou Titans. (LL) (Photo courtesy of the IIHF) EYE ON SPORTS: Canada golden at women’s world U18 championships…
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