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Quebec relies on thousands of uncertified teachers
As the teacher shortage worsens, the provincial government is increasingly reliant on "unqualified" teachers, putting the quality of education at risk and exhausting school staff.
Developer loses court battle to remove heritage status on WW1 fort in Quebec
In his ruling, Quebec Justice Denis Jacques said the interests of the public must be weighed against private interests on matters of conservation and heritage classification. Fort de Beaumont was given heritage status in 2023. The developer had acquired the land over a decade earlier.
Conservative MP Luc Berthold says he has prostate cancer but not stepping down
Conservative MP Luc Berthold announced on Sunday that he has prostate cancer but still plans to run in the next federal election, despite requiring an operation.
Sister of Quebec man killed in Florida boat explosion also injured, childhood friend says
A childhood friend of the Quebec man killed in a Florida boat explosion Monday said one of the victim's sisters was among the other six passengers injured in the blast.
More immigrants are staying in Quebec, Atlantic Canada struggling with retention, report finds
Immigrants are increasingly choosing to stay in Quebec, according to a new report from Statistics Canada, but the same isn't true in the Atlantic region, which continues to lose newcomers to the rest of the country.
Montreal mall criticized for using Baby Shark song to deter homeless people
Sam Watts, CEO of Welcome Hall Mission, says the "cruel and unusual" tactic by the mall displaces the problem of homelessness rather than address it.
Montreal city councillors table motion to declare state of emergency on homelessness
The motion tabled for Monday calls on the city to usher in a host of measures including mobilizing "all necessary resources to ensure all people experiencing homelessness can be housed" and requisitioning private accommodation spaces to shelter the unhoused before winter.
Quebec 'ready to use' notwithstanding clause to force doctors to practise in province
Premier François Legault's comments at a news conference in Quebec City today elaborate on Health Minister Christian Dubé's announcement that he will table legislation requiring family doctors and specialists to start their careers in Quebec's public network.
Christian suicide prevention group files constitutional challenge against Quebec town
A Quebec religious group headed by a man who lost his son to suicide has filed a constitutional challenge against the municipality of Waterloo after it was ticketed for going door-to-door to share its message about suicide prevention.
Mixed reaction from Montreal bars, restaurants as Quebec moves to curb excessive tipping
Workers in Quebec's restaurants and bars are divided about the effect the new legislation will have on the industry and the people it employs.