Alcohol use a challenge for mental health
Alcohol use a challenge for mental health Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com Since Feb. 1, thousands of Quebecers have temporarily set aside their favourite beers, wines and cocktails …
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY REPORT: Anglos struggle to see where they stand with Quebec government; CAQ accused of adopting divisive strategy as election looms
ANALYSIS: Anglos struggle to see where they stand with Quebec government CAQ accused of adopting divisive strategy as election looms Raquel Fletcher Despite the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government’s repeated …
RAMQ, doctors sound alarm on medication insurance delays
RAMQ, doctors sound alarm on medication insurance delays Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter The Régie d’assurance- maladie du Québec (RAMQ) is warning Quebecers who are applying for prescription medication …
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY REPORT: Debate to heat up as new session begins
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY REPORT: Debate to heat up as new session begins Raquel Fletcher The temperature is exceptionally frigid this year, but debate is about to heat up at the National …
Ministry appointment concerns school board association
Ministry appointment concerns school board association Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com The Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA) has expressed concerns about the consultation process that led to …
Study raises concerns about mental health of English-speaking fathers
Study raises concerns about mental health of English-speaking fathers Ruby Pratka ruby@qctonline.com English-speaking men and men with children have been hit harder by the impacts of the pandemic, both economic …
Pandemic widens digital divide, literacy groups say
Pandemic widens digital divide, literacy groups say Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com As the Quebec government rolled out the vaccine passport program last summer, thousands of Quebecers …
New COVID protocols limit case reporting in schools
New COVID protocols limit case reporting in schools Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com Teachers around the province are raising concerns about student safety and COVID-19 case reporting as …
Changes to nickel norms divide City Council
Changes to nickel norms divide City Council Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com A proposed provincial regulation aimed at raising the level of nickel allowed in the air has …
‘Too much stick, not enough carrot’: Panellists critique Bill 96
‘Too much stick, not enough carrot’: Panellists critique Bill 96 Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com The Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) explored Bill 96 from all angles at …