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Voters in Quebec City’s Jean-Talon riding will be heading to the polls Oct. 2, and it’s shaping up to be a tight race. The riding, which covers the neighborhoods of Sainte-Foy and Sillery, was a Liberal stronghold for years until the CAQ’s Joëlle Boutin snagged the seat in a byelection …
Read More »Six-year-old girl suffers serious head injury after being hit by car in Quebec City – Montreal
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A six-year-old girl is in hospital with serious injuries after she was hit by a vehicle in a residential area in Quebec City early Wednesday. Quebec City police say they were called around 7:40 a.m. to the intersection of De la Colline …
Read More »The race to build the Toronto-Quebec City high-frequency rail is down to 3 contenders – National
Three consortia have been selected as finalists to build the high-frequency rail project, which will connect Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City. Transport Minister Omar Alghabra announced Thursday that the three contenders will be submitting their proposals this year, but he said he expects service on the line to begin …
Read More »Mother’s Day controversy in Quebec after teachers celebrate parents
The controversial decision by teachers at a Quebec school to replace Mother’s Day events with a celebration of parents has caused ripples all the way to the provincial legislature, but supporters say such moves can benefit children. The school service centre that oversees La Chanterelle school in Quebec City said …
Read More »Flood watch: Heavy rain batters southern Quebec, province braces itself
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 24, 2023 9:41 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Large sections of southern Quebec remain under rainfall warnings, with provincial and municipal officials warning residents to take precautions against flooding. The warnings cover several regions in south and central Quebec, …
Read More »‘Miracle on ice’: Ukrainian refugees arrive in Quebec City for hockey tournament
A team of preteen Ukrainian refugees that have been scattered across Europe by war arrived Wednesday in Quebec City, where they’ll get the chance to compete in a renowned hockey tournament. The team of 11- and 12-year-olds landed in Montreal before being bused to the provincial capital ahead of next …
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