Quebec restaurant dining rooms can reopen at half capacity on Monday
Quebec will allow small gatherings and restaurants can open at half capacity as of Monday as COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease.
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Junior minister 'surprised' by COVID-19 order to confine children in group homes, is investigating
Some kind of communication mix-up within the health department led to the confinement of children in group homes in early January, said junior minister Lionel Carmant on Tuesday. After an 'identical problem' earlier in the pandemic, authorities had specified not to create this kind of rule, he said, and he's investigating what went wrong.
Quebec unveils platform to self-report COVID-19 results; critic says it ignores citizens' need for proof
About a month after reaching its official COVID-19 testing capacity, on Tuesday the Quebec government launched its long-awaited platform meant to help capture unofficial tests now being done at home. One critic wasn't impressed, saying the province missed a chance to help people prove their illnesses for their own reasons.
Ghislain Picard wins 11th mandate, 30th year as AFNQL Chief, looks ahead to political year in Quebec
One of Quebec's most longstanding leaders was re-elected Tuesday. AFNQL Chief Ghislain Picard, first elected in 1992, said he plans to take advantage of the political window created by this year's upcoming provincial election.
Vaccination outweighs risk of myocarditis and other heart issues, cardiologist says
Myocarditis and pericarditis have been observed as a result COVID-19 infections and a side effect of the mRNA vaccines. Studies have shown, however, that the cases are rare and should not dissuade people from getting vaccinated.
A new solution for the REM: Bypassing Sherbrooke East for 4.5 km, using railway land instead
After opposition to building the REM along Sherbrooke St. East, the plan is to build it along the Souligny Railway route for 4.5 kilometres, joining back up with the proposed route before Point-Aux-Trembles.
Quebec invests more than $1 billion in mental health, including $361 million in new money
Junior Health Minister Lionel Carmant announced Tuesday that $1.15 billion will be invested over five years, including $361 million in new money in this area.
Quebec adds 85 new deaths related to COVID-19; hospitalizations down by 21
Quebec is reporting 85 new deaths related to COVID-19 on Tuesday as hospitalizations dropped again, with 21 fewer patients in hospital.
Liberals have 'knife between their teeth' to win next election, says Anglade
The most recent polls are not encouraging for the Liberal Party, but the leader claimed that "hundreds of people have raised their hands" to run for office through a special online site.
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B.C. First Nation discovers 93 potential graves at former residential school
A British Columbia First Nation has announced the grim discovery of 93 potential burial sites on the grounds of a former residential school.
Where searches for remains are happening at former residential school sites
More than 1,800 confirmed or suspected unmarked graves have been identified so far at former residential school sites in Canada, much of them discovered this year.
Killings of Canadians in Mexico due to gang debt: prosecutor
A prosecutor in Mexico said Tuesday the killing of two Canadians at a Caribbean coast resort last week was motivated by debts between international gangs apparently dedicated to drug and weapons trafficking.
'So many angry people': Experts say online conversation around trucker convoy veering into dangerous territory
As a growing group of truckers and supporters make their way to Ottawa in a protest against vaccine mandates, experts say the rhetoric online concerning the convoy is getting increasingly worrisome.
U.K. not ruling out sanctions against Russia's Putin
Britain is not ruling out sanctions targetted at Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin in person if Russia invades Ukraine, U.K. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said on Wednesday.
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