Quebec mandates the use of the formal French 'vous' in schools

A school bus drops off students in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada, on May 11, 2020. CHRISTINNE MUSCHI / REUTERS In Quebec, it is common for people to use the informal French pronoun "tu,", even from the very first conversation, …

Quebec Superior Court authorizes class-action over traffic stops without reason

MONTREAL – A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class action suit brought on behalf of racialized people who were stopped while behind the wheel by police without reason to suspect an offence. Justice Catherine Piché authorized the lawsuit in a …

Quebec coroner calls for tougher controls over diphenhydramine sales after 2023 death

MONTREAL — A Quebec coroner is recommending that diphenhydramine — an antihistamine and sedative sometimes used to sleep better — should be better managed in pharmacies after the overdose death of an 18-year-old man south of Montreal in December 2023 …

Vortex Companies Acquires Foraction, Quebec's Leading Trenchless Watermain Rehabilitation Contractor

HOUSTON, May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vortex Companies, a global leader in trenchless infrastructure solutions, continues its aggressive growth strategy with the acquisition of Foraction, North America's premier provider of trenchless watermain …

Matière Première Architecture designs a subtle office complex informed by nature and light in Quebec's Eastern Townships

Matière Première Architecture, a studio located in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, has designed a minimalist office complex within a scenic, forested site that blends residential architectural elements with commercial functionality. Image: Ian …

Man arrested in Quebec after husband, wife shot in Surrey while child sat in car nearby: SPS

A second man has been arrested in connection with a double shooting in Surrey late last year. According to the Surrey Police Service, just before 6 p.m. on Dec. 16, 2024, police responded to a report from a woman saying that she and her husband had been …

Is MMA Even Legal In Quebec?

Get ready for some ... mixed boxing? Fight fans are excited for UFC 315 tomorrow night (Sat., May 10, 2025) LIVE on ESPN+ PPV from inside Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada; however, after a few wonky rulesets and regulations were discussed on Friday, …

Archbishop of Quebec says he expects Pope Leo will continue Indigenous reconciliation work

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 9, 2025 5:52 pm 1 min read The Archbishop of Quebec says he expects Pope Leo will continue to work on reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. Cardinal Gerald Lacroix called the word “reconciliation” very important for …

Quebec's DPA discusses importance of data circulation limits

Quebec's data protection authority, the Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec, published materials for businesses and public bodies on the importance of limiting personal information. The guidance focused on how to minimize the …

Why these Quebec universities are expecting to lose millions next academic year