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225,000+ Quebec homes lose power in snowstorm

Hydro-Québec crews work overnight as the season's first snowstorm leaves hundreds of thousands without electricity across southern Quebec, particularly impacting Montérégie.

Quebec faces $1B infrastructure cost overruns under Legault

Quebec Premier François Legault unveils economic vision emphasizing hydroelectricity and state intervention as province confronts nearly $1 billion in infrastructure cost overruns. Learn about Quebec's economic strategy.

Legault unveils Hydro-Québec focused economic plan

Premier François Legault reveals Quebec's new economic vision centered on Hydro-Québec and renewable energy expansion to counter global economic shifts. Learn how this plan protects Quebec's social model.

Transplant Québec CEO baffled by agency merger decision

Transplant Québec's CEO expresses bafflement over Quebec government's controversial decision to merge the specialized organ donation agency with broader blood operations, raising concerns about transplant system effectiveness.

TransAlta Posts Q3 Loss, Shares Drop 13%

Calgary-based TransAlta reports surprising Q3 loss of $8 million, sending shares tumbling over 13% as lower power prices and unfavourable hedging contracts squeeze profitability.

Quebec doctors challenge salary law in court

Quebec physicians are taking legal action against Bill 15's salary provisions, claiming the government is violating constitutional rights and undermining fair compensation negotiations.

Quebec City Housing Market Hits Record High in October

The Quebec City metropolitan area experienced unprecedented real estate activity in October with transaction records shattered amid critically low housing supply, creating one of the tightest markets in recent memory.

Quebec Doctors Challenge Bill 2 in Court

The FMSQ launches court challenge to suspend key provisions of Quebec's Bill 2, warning of catastrophic consequences for patient care and medical staffing across the province.

Bill 2: Strike 3 for Quebec Health Care?

Quebec's health care system faces a potential triple threat under Bill 2, with experts warning of devastating consequences for patient care and medical privacy rights across the province.

Woman dies in Terrebonne vehicle-bus collision

A devastating vehicle-bus collision in Terrebonne has resulted in one fatality as Quebec police launch investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic accident.

Inukjuak Ditches Diesel for Renewable Hydro Power

The remote Inuit community of Inukjuak in northern Quebec is making a historic transition from diesel dependency to clean, renewable hydroelectric power, marking a new era of energy independence and environmental stewardship.

NB Legislation Advances Mactaquac Dam Refurbishment

New Brunswick's government has introduced groundbreaking legislation to secure the future of the Mactaquac Dam, setting the stage for a massive refurbishment project that will power the province for decades to come.

Quebec's Bill 94 Targets Vulnerable Students: EMSB

The English Montreal School Board is speaking out against Quebec's Bill 94, warning it disproportionately affects the province's most vulnerable students and could have devastating consequences for educational access.

Toronto Braces for 80 km/h Wind Gusts Today

Toronto faces intense wind conditions with potential 80 km/h gusts today. Environment Canada warns of possible damage, power outages, and hazardous travel conditions across the GTA.

Quebec's Bill 2: A Blow to Aging Population

Quebec's newly proposed Bill 2 threatens to dismantle financial protections for the elderly, creating barriers to healthcare access and potentially devastating retirement plans across the province.

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