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Quebec moves to ditch floor price on gasoline, make retail market more competitive
Quebec plans to remove the floor price on gasoline and other fuels. It says its goal is to encourage competition and, ultimately, ensure that consumers pay the best possible price at the pump.
Montreal walks back pedestrian-only plans for sections of Ste-Catherine Street West
As aging underground infrastructure is being replaced on Ste-Catherine Street, plans for a permanent pedestrian-only area are being reviewed after merchants complained they were not consulted and worried about the impact on their businesses.
Quebec union announces 3 more strike days for its 400 daycares if no agreement reached
After 10 days of strike this year, Quebec daycare educators in the province's publicly funded CPE network are increasing pressure tactics with three more strike days planned for next week. The union representing the workers says it wants the government to address a wage gap with workers from the public sector.
'Please don't sell my school': FACE community protests after Quebec nixes renovation project
The school week at FACE school near downtown Montreal started with a protest. Students and parents are hoping the Quebec government reconsiders its decision to nix much-needed renovations to the heritage building, which will lead to the permanent relocation of students to two different locations.
Advocates demand changes to Quebec's family tribunal bill to protect victims of violence
Four groups supporting women victims of violence joined forces on Sunday to call for amendments to Bill 91. They called for systematic screening by trained mediators and voluntary participation in family mediation.
Huron-Wendat Nation mulls dropping Huron from official name, citing link to colonization
Members of the Huron-Wendat Nation in Wendake, near Quebec City, will soon decide whether to drop the word Huron from their official title. A consultation will be held at the end of April.
Quebec coroner says poor planning, lack of training contributed to deaths of firefighters
A coroner's report has concluded that the deaths of two part-time firefighters in Saint-Urbain, in the Charlevoix region, were a result of a chain of factors, including insufficient emergency planning, a lack of training and inadequate equipment for aquatic interventions.
Small Quebec town introduces $200 tax for treeless yards in effort to combat heat islands
A small Quebec town is using a novel approach to encourage residents to plant trees by charging a $200 annual surtax to homeowners who don't have at least one tree in their front yard. The municipality said the trees are necessary to mitigate the impact of heat islands in the community.
Immigration, economy top Quebec premier's federal election wish list
Quebec Premier François Legault isn't playing political favourites and remained tightlipped about who he'd like to see win the federal election. Still, he has a list of demands he wants the federal parties to consider.
Merchants on this Montreal street call for commercial rent regulation to avoid being priced out
Merchants on Monk Boulevard in Ville-Émard are concerned that rising rents will push them out of the community they serve. Local officials are also sounding the alarm following recently announced closures, including the street’s SAQ liquor store.