A mayor in Outaouais fainted during a council meeting, prompting concerns over ambulance response times in the region Paramedics Take 29 Minutes to Reach Outaouais Mayor After Fainting Incident Gracefield: So, there was this incident where the mayor of a western Quebec municipality fainted during a council meeting. It took a whopping 29 minutes for…
In a touching ceremony, 50 new Canadians were welcomed by the 588 Eric Simms Squadron in Montreal, celebrating unity and diversity. Cadets Canada Welcomes 50 New Canadians at Heartwarming Citizenship Ceremony Montreal: The 588 Eric Simms Squadron recently held a beautiful citizenship ceremony, welcoming 50 new Canadians. It was such a heartwarming event! Everyone gathered…
Union members at Sépaq are considering a strike mandate as negotiations stall over wages and job classifications Unionized Sépaq Workers May Vote for Unlimited Strike Mandate Soon Quebec: So, there’s some buzz about the unionized workers at Sépaq. About 2,500 of them are thinking about adopting a mandate for an unlimited strike. It’s a big…
Mayors from various municipalities are pushing for the Quebec government to maintain funding for school sports facilities during evenings and weekends. Municipalities Urge Quebec to Keep School Sports Facilities Open Evenings Montreal: Recently, mayors from several cities, including Montreal and Pierrefonds-Roxboro, gathered to ask the Quebec government to keep school sports facilities open during evenings…
A recent report shows Montreal’s tourism is booming, with visitors thrilled about their experiences and a notable rise in numbers Montreal’s Tourism Thrives as Visitors Express Delight in New Report Montreal: It looks like visitors are really enjoying their time in the city! A recent survey shows tourism is on the rise, with a satisfaction…
Montrealers are divided on the idea of congestion charges for downtown driving Would You Be Willing to Pay for Driving into Downtown Montreal Montreal: So, New York just jumped on the congestion charge bandwagon to tackle its traffic mess. Some folks in Montreal think this could be the answer to our own gridlock issues. But…
In Quebec, over 13,000 daycare workers are striking Thursday, pushing for better wages and support for children with special needs Over 13,000 CPE Daycare Workers Set to Strike in Quebec This Thursday Quebec: So, here’s the scoop. More than 13,000 daycare workers across 400 early childhood centers in Quebec are gearing up for a one-day…
Montreal’s winter fun is back with Glissades Gamelin, featuring a new four-lane hill and cozy chalet for all to enjoy Montreal’s Glissades Gamelin Returns with a Four-Lane Refrigerated Hill Montreal: Get ready for some winter fun! The Glissades Gamelin is back in the heart of downtown. This year, they’ve added a cool four-lane hill for…
Over 12,000 daycare workers in Quebec are set to strike, focusing on wages and support for children with special needs 12,000 CPE Daycare Workers in Quebec Prepare to Strike This Thursday Quebec: So, here’s the scoop. More than 12,000 daycare workers across 400 centers in Quebec are gearing up for a one-day strike this Thursday.…
The SAQ is changing store hours and closing some locations to adapt to customer needs and market trends SAQ Announces Store Closures and New Opening Hours Across Quebec Quebec: The Société des alcools du Québec, or SAQ, is shaking things up a bit. They’re changing the hours for hundreds of their stores across the province.…