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Quebec's National Assembly prorogued until May 5
2+ hour, 16+ min ago (265+ words) Posted April 8, 2026 2:17 pm. The cabinet has prorogued the National Assembly until May 5, as the CAQ government will have a new leader in the coming days. The premier's office announced Wednesday that this decision was made "by mutual agreement with the…...
Montreal blue-collar workers' strike: essential services deemed sufficient
6+ hour, 1+ min ago (319+ words) Posted April 8, 2026 10:32 am. Quebec's Administrative Labour Tribunal (TAT) has approved the list of essential services agreed upon by the employer and the union for the three-day strike planned by Montreal's blue-collar workers in mid-April. The strike is scheduled to take…...
Paikin on Politics: Trump pulls back on threat to launch bombing campaign on Iran
9+ hour, 17+ min ago (309+ words) "His death was preventable and avoidable," says coordinator at Comit" d'action de Parc-Extension, Amy Darwish, during a vigil denouncing the lack of resources for migrants like Manjeet Singh who died shortly after eviction. Corinne Boyer reports. Donald Trump has'pulled back…...
Quebec immigration minister Jean-François Roberge under investigation by the Ethics Commissioner
8+ hour, 4+ min ago (337+ words) Posted April 8, 2026 8:29 am. The National Assembly's Ethics Commissioner is launching an investigation into Quebec Immigration Minister Jean-Fran'ois Roberge. The investigation will focus on the fact that he shared the results of analyses produced by his ministry regarding the Quebec Experience…...
Montreal tenants, community groups gather for vigil to denounce death of unhoused migrant
18+ hour, 39+ min ago (877+ words) Posted April 7, 2026 9:53 pm. Tenants and community groups in Montreal's Parc-Extension borough gathered for a vigil Tuesday evening to honour and remember the life of Manjeet Singh, a 42-year-old unhoused migrant, who died earlier this year " after he was evicted from…...
Quebec businesses in steel sector impacted by tariffs receive funds
23+ hour, 21+ min ago (265+ words) Donald Trump is escalating his rhetoric again, warning "a whole civilization will die tonight" as the deadline approaches. Israel says it is striking bridges and rail lines, while Iran says offensive language is stalling talks. Brandon Rowe reports. "Able to…...
Trump warns Iran again
22+ hour, 48+ min ago (353+ words) The Prime Minister says the Build Community Homes Fund will boost infrastructure construction over the next 10 years, and increase GDP. But Conservatives say this is just a re-announcement of something from the fall budget. At least 10 people are reported killed…...
Gaza ceasefire under strain
22+ hour, 2+ min ago (372+ words) Live every night at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. April 29, 2025 10:03 am EST EST The Prime Minister says the Build Community Homes Fund will boost infrastructure construction over the next 10 years, and increase GDP. But Conservatives say this is just a re-announcement of something from…...
Quebec school volunteers say Bill 94 affects 'all of us' in education
23+ hour, 27+ min ago (345+ words) "Fill in the gaps that you created," elementary school volunteer Sabaah Khan said after being prohibited from working following Quebec's Bill 94. Volunteers worry that the education system won't be able to handle the strain. Zachary Cheung reports. "Fill in the…...
Bill 94: School volunteers speak out against Quebec after filling 'gaps that you created"
1+ day, 25+ min ago (826+ words) Posted April 7, 2026 4:04 pm. Parent volunteers on Montreal's South Shore say Quebec's Bill 94 is already affecting students and straining an education system they argue is stretched thin. Several volunteers affiliated with the Riverside School Board say the law is excluding them…...