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Montreal Quebec Economy Minister Christine Fréchette is reassuring the province following the announcement that Northvolt, the Swedish battery manufacturer, has filed for bankruptcy protection. Operations are continuing as planned at the McMasterville site in Montérégie regionCBC News · Posted: Nov 21, 2024 5:05 PM EST | Last Updated: November 21Continue Reading

Montreal Despite running a historic deficit this year, Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard has announced more than $2 billion in new spending, crediting a slightly stronger than expected economy and some newly found government savings. Finance minister expects to see growth in 2025 Matthew Lapierre · CBC News · Posted:Continue Reading

Montreal Quebec’s auditor general has released a damning report on its education of Indigenous students, finding the province has fallen short in many areas. Auditor general notes province has worked to narrow success gap for other groupsCBC News · Posted: Nov 20, 2024 6:34 PM EST | Last Updated: 1Continue Reading

Montreal In her final budget as mayor, Valérie Plante tried to limit property tax increases even as Montreal’s expenses climbed to more than $7 billion. Mayor puts more money into housing, transit, but public security remains top expense What’s in Valérie Plante’s $7.3B final budget as Montreal mayor The cityContinue Reading

Montreal·First Person From kiss cams to advertising, Mel Brown writes they haven’t always felt welcome in the hockey community despite being a lifelong fan. That is, until Professional Women’s Hockey League teams hit the ice. I had for so long felt isolated even when watching the sport I love mostContinue Reading

Montreal Quebec has introduced its first-ever action plan aimed at improving access to abortion in the province and reaffirming women’s right to choose, particularly in light of the setbacks to reproductive rights unfolding in the United States. Minister unveils plan to deploy new service points, make abortion pill more accessible Sabrina JonasContinue Reading

Safety equipment meant to shield firefighters from danger may be increasing their risk of cancer and premature death. Tests conducted at Université de Montréal’s environmental chemistry laboratory for Radio-Canada’s Enquête revealed high levels of PFAS in the textiles that make up a firefighter’s bunker gear, the clothing they wear whenContinue Reading

Montreal Quebec’s Education Ministry says it will monitor over a dozen public schools after receiving complaints that the province’s secularism law is not being followed. Verifications necessary ‘to protect our students,’ education minister says Antoni Nerestant · CBC News · Posted: Nov 14, 2024 8:55 AM EST | Last Updated:Continue Reading

Montreal Dozens of researchers across Canada have joined a growing chorus of voices urging the federal government to halt the importation of an endangered monkey species for medical research in Quebec. Experts warn that importing macaques for testing could lead to dangerous zoonotic diseases Sharif Hassan · The Canadian PressContinue Reading