English health care available ‘no questions asked’ despite directive: Roberge
English health care available ‘no questions asked’ despite directive: Roberge Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com After a hastily convened meeting with representatives of several hand-picked groups representing the …
Liberal activists push for Quebec constitution
Liberal activists push for Quebec constitution Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Two prominent members of the Quebec Liberal Party (QLP) relaunch committee are proposing that the party back …
New French language directive alarms health care advocates
New French language directive alarms health care advocates Ruby Pratka – Local Journalism initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com People who need or prefer to receive health-care services in English are being advised …
SAAQ bans uncertified motorized vehicles from bike paths
SAAQ bans uncertified motorized vehicles from bike paths Peter Black – Local Journalism initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com The provincial auto insurance board is putting the brakes on the proliferation of “non- …
Lyme disease endemic in two Capitale-Nationale municipalities, health officials say
Lyme disease endemic in two Capitale-Nationale municipalities, health officials say Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Two municipalities in the Capitale-Nationale region have appeared on the latest list of …
People at high risk for COVID complications advised to get fall boosters
People at high risk for COVID complications advised to get fall boosters Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Public health officials in Quebec are advising people who are particularly …
Over half of anglos consume some French cultural content, study finds
Over half of anglos consume some French cultural content, study finds Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com A recent study by the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages …
Secure your pools for Drowning Prevention Week
Secure your pools for Drowning Prevention Week Adapted from a press release by QCT staff July 21-27 is Drowning Prevention Week in Quebec. The provincial government is taking the opportunity …
OPEN LETTER: Building bridges in a changing linguistic context
OPEN LETTER: Building bridges in a changing linguistic context Submitted by Raymond Théberge, Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada To me, the project we call “Canada” will never be complete. …
Myths about privileged, unilingual anglophones persist, study finds
Myths about privileged, unilingual anglophones persist, study finds Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com A recent study by the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada (OCOL) …