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 will allow small gatherings and restaurants can open at half capacity as of Monday as COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 is reporting 85 new deaths related to COVID-19 on Tuesday as hospitalizations dropped again, with 21 fewer patients in hospital.
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.
A British Columbia First Nation has announced the grim discovery of 93 potential burial sites on the grounds of a former residential school.
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.
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.
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.
Conservative MPs are publicly cheering on the trucker convoy that's making its way across the country with the intent of converging onto Parliament Hill this weekend, voicing opposition to the federal government's mandatory vaccination policies. The 'freedom convoy' has garnered support from anti-vaccine mandate groups, and among those who dislike Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Jeremy Rupke in on a mission to have the most Canadian backyard around for his son's 7th birthday.
A dog that was stranded in marshland and at risk of drowning was rescued by a British crew using a drone with a special treat attached to it.
Scientists in the South Pacific have uncovered a rare stretch of pristine coral reef. Daniele Hamamdjian reports.
An Edmonton man will spend three nights in an igloo he built if he raises money for multiple sclerosis research.
Members of an Ontario glee club came together remotely to record a special version of 'O Canada.' Nicole Lampa reports.
