Quebec opposition parties say they plan to vote against Bill 96
The Coalition Avenir Quebec government says it plans to move forward with Bill 96, a sweeping language reform and update of Bill 101, despite criticism by opposition parties.
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Some Quebecers will likely wait weeks before severely damaged power lines are fixed
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Hydro-Quebec still working to restore power after intense weekend storm
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The Parti Quebecois wants to ban pesticides to protect bees
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Entangled North Atlantic right whale spotted in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
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First Nations demand caribou protection as feds and Quebec argue over jurisdiction
Quebec's so-called 'independent commission' regarding the fate of woodland and mountain caribou appears to have been the last straw for First Nations and environmentalists. Headed by forest economics expert Nancy Gélinas, consultations are gauging opinions on only two proposed scenarios – one which may restore habitat while threatening forestry jobs and a second in which forestry would continue unabated.
Quebec beekeepers call for emergency aid over bee deaths from parasite
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Kahnawake students lead protest against Quebec's Bill 96
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Quebec Liberal leader asks media consortium to reschedule English-language debate
Quebec Liberal Leader Dominique Anglade made a plea to the English-language media consortium to reschedule its election debate, writing in a Friday letter that such events are "essential" to democracy.
Legal community concerned about access to justice rights under Quebec's Bill 96
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