Rachel Watts

CBC journalist

Rachel Watts is a journalist with CBC News in Quebec City. Originally from Montreal, she enjoys covering stories in the province of Quebec. You can reach her at [email protected].

Latest from Rachel Watts

Home-care nurses told her not to worry about her bedsore. She was hospitalized the next day

The day before Sylvie Hudon was admitted to the hospital, she says nurses visiting her home told her not to worry about the bedsore located on her back. Advocates are now calling for better resources for people with spinal cord injuries dealing with bedsores in Quebec.

Quebec helps fund new 24/7 helpline for Indigenous women facing violence

An investment of nearly $900,000 is helping support the project which will connect Indigenous women with culturally senstive support.

Quebec town mayor vows not to talk about Trump following backlash over supportive remarks

Yvon Deshaies has pledged not to talk about Donald Trump days after saying the U.S. president 'is still my man,' despite looming tariffs which threaten local businesses.

Quebec zoo announces death of Canada's 1st white rhino, Shaboola

Outliving the average lifespan of a white rhinoceros by nearly 10 years, Shaboola was the oldest animal in a zoological environment in Canada and the third oldest female in North America, according to Granby Zoo.

'These are kids': Quebec peewee tournament urges spectators not to boo U.S. anthem

Quebec City’s mayor says booing the hockey players — aged 11 and 12 — doesn’t send the right message.

Mayor of small Quebec town in hot water following pro-Trump comments

Despite looming tariffs, the mayor of Louiseville, Que., has recently voiced his support for U.S. President Donald Trump. Now, a resident and business are considering pulling donations to the town.

Tariffs threaten to price Quebec seafood processor out of U.S. market as companies try to adapt

Quebec businesses are trying to find alternatives to manage financial loss and uncertainty.

Death of 15-year-old from synthetic opioid should be 'sounding the alarm,' says Quebec coroner

Following the 2023 death of Mathis Boivin, coroner Stéphanie Gamache says schools and public health must recognize the problem of opioid use and dependency among young people if they are to participate fully in prevention efforts.

'I lost their smiles': Quebec City Muslim community counters hate 8 years after deadly mosque attack

The Islamic Cultural Centre in Quebec City honoured the six men who were killed on the night of Jan. 29, 2017, when a gunman opened fire in an attack that left 17 children fatherless.

RCMP charge 3 suspected human smugglers as Canada promises border crackdown

The RCMP have charged three men from Quebec with conspiracy for allegedly helping to smuggle people across the border into the United States.