Province announces Quebec City tramway will cost $7.6B, should be in service in 2033
Phase 1 of Quebec City's tramway project, now known as 'TramCite,' will cost $7.6 billion and should be in service by 2033.
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QLP leadership race: a fourth MNA backs Charles Milliard
The Liberal MNA for the Acadie riding, André A. Morin, announced his support for party leadership candidate Charles Milliard on Friday.
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Pablo Rodriguez announces new support for his PLQ leadership bid
Quebec Liberal Party (QLP) leadership candidate Pablo Rodriguez received several new endorsements on Sunday, including La Pinière MNA Linda Caron and Mont-Royal-Outremont MNA Michelle Setlakwe.
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Quebec premier wants to ban praying in public
Premier François Legault took advantage of the last day of the parliamentary session on Friday to announce to 'Islamists' that he will 'fight' for Quebec values and possibly use the notwithstanding clause to ban prayer in public places such as parks.
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CAQ refuses consultations on gun violence and young people
The Coalition Avenir Quebec refused to hold consultations on the resurgence of armed violence and the recruitment of young people by criminal gangs, which the PQ requested.
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Quebec introduces new bill to curb the loss of farmland
Agriculture Minister Andre Lamontagne presented Bill 86 on Thursday, which aims to curb the loss of arable land in Quebec. It is the most significant revision of the Act respecting the preservation of agricultural land and activities since 1978.
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Quebec adopts motion on sexual exploitation of minors
The Quebec legislature has adopted a motion to denounce a publicly funded organization that promotes 'forms of sexual exploitation of minors,' according to the Parti Québécois (PQ).
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Quebec wants to change rules for negotiating with public sector unions
The CAQ government says it wants to scrap the way it negotiates with public sector unions.
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Despite devastating poll, Quebec Premier Legault confident he’s here to stay
Despite a devastating poll, Premier François Legault is confident that he will lead the CAQ troops into the next electoral battle in two years' time.
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Quebec doctors who refuse to stay in public system for 5 years face $200K fine per day
Quebec's health minister has tabled a bill that would force new doctors trained in the province to spend the first five years of their careers working in Quebec's public health network.
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Parti Quebecois will table a bill to ensure the autonomy of seniors
On Tuesday, the Parti Québécois (PQ) will table a bill to guarantee the right of seniors to live in their own homes for as long as possible, with the necessary services and care.
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Trump tariff threat delays study of Quebec energy bill
The Quebec government is halting the study of Bill 69 — a bill designed to help the province double its electricity production — in the wake of US president-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats.
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New poll suggests Legault even less popular than Justin Trudeau
A prominent polling analyst says Quebec's governing party would be reduced to fewer than 10 seats in the provincial legislature if an election were held today, based on current poll numbers.
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A pilot raced through the airport to surprise an old friend: the woman who saved his life
When Allie Reimold boarded Flight 2223 in Houston a week ago, she didn’t expect to see him. It had been four years since they’d last visited in person. And eight years, almost exactly, since the budding scientist – on the darkest day of the year – had given the commercial airline pilot a gift that would link the two for life.
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Festivus, the 'Seinfeld' holiday focused on airing grievances, is for everyone
December 23 is Festivus, a day reserved in history for all who feel that the normal holiday traditions don’t quite fit the bill.
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The rent-a-friend industry is booming among Canada's Chinese diaspora
Dozens of people are offering rent-a-friend services on Xiaohongshu, a social media platform also known as Little Red Book or China's Instagram, in cities including Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto.
Sports
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Roughriders acquire quarterback Maier's rights from Stampeders for '25 draft pick
The Saskatchewan Roughriders acquired the rights to veteran quarterback Jake Maier from the Calgary Stampeders on Monday for a 2025 eighth-round draft pick.
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91-year-old harness driver victorious at The Raceway in London, Ont.
A 91-year-old harness driver raced his way to victory on Friday night with his horse, Willy Strike.
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Tiger Woods' son, Charlie, sinks hole-in-one at PNC Championship
Tiger Woods isn't the only member of his family that can produce big moments. His 15-year-old son Charlie made his first ace Sunday in the PNC Championship.
Business
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Canada regulator sues Rogers for alleged misleading claims about data offering
Canada's antitrust regulator said on Monday it was suing Rogers Communications Inc, for allegedly misleading consumers about offering unlimited data under some phone plans.
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Nordstrom family will take retailer private in US$4B deal
The Nordstrom family teamed up with Mexican retailer Liverpool to clinch a US$4 billion deal to take iconic department store chain Nordstrom private, six years after a similar attempt fell short.
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Statistics Canada reports real GDP grew 0.3 per cent in October
Statistics Canada says the economy grew 0.3 per cent in October, helped by strength in the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector, following a 0.2 per cent increase in September.
Autos
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Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world's No. 3 automaker
Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger that would form the world's third-largest automaker by sales, as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels.
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Ford Motor donates US$1 million and fleet of vehicles to Trump's inauguration
Ford Motor Co F.N is donating US$1 million and a fleet of vehicles to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's January inauguration, a company spokesperson said on Monday.
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More than 7,000 Jeep vehicles recalled due to rearview camera display issue
A software issue potentially affecting the rearview camera display in select Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Cherokee models has prompted a recall of more than 7,000 vehicles.