Government closes door on lowering DUI threshold despite outcry
Government closes door on lowering DUI threshold despite outcry Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Quebec will not impose penalties on drivers caught behind the wheel with blood alcohol …
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Negotiations progressing between province, nurses’ union
Negotiations progressing between province, nurses’ union Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com The president of Quebec’s main nurses’ union has said negotiations with the provincial government are going “pretty …
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Tutoring, free summer school part of post-strike catchup plan
Tutoring, free summer school part of post-strike catchup plan Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Students across the province affected by teachers’ strikes will have access to additional tutoring, …
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Public sector workers to vote on proposed collective agreements
Public sector workers to vote on proposed collective agreements Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Leaders of Quebec’s four largest public sector unions, the Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN), …
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Front Commun, teachers’ unions hope for end to strikes before holidays
Front Commun, teachers’ unions hope for end to strikes before holidays Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Students around the province had an un- scheduled vacation from Dec. 8 …
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Health reform passes amid widespread skepticism
Health reform passes amid widespread skepticism Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com The sweeping reform of the Quebec health-care system steered by Health Minister Christian Dubé was voted into …
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Amendment to health reform bill could put bilingual services at risk, advocates say
Amendment to health reform bill could put bilingual services at risk, advocates say Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Advocates for health-care access in English are alarmed by a …
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Striking public sector workers fill Quebec City streets
Striking public sector workers fill Quebec City streets Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Teachers, nurses and other public sector employees took to the streets of Quebec City from Nov. 21 to 23. …
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OPINION: QCGN demands health reform rethink
OPINION: QCGN demands health reform rethink Submitted by the Quebec Community Groups Network The Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) urges all Quebecers to sign a petition demanding the provincial government … Continue reading OPINION: QCGN demands health reform rethink
Subsidy for L.A. Kings games draws political backlash
Subsidy for L.A. Kings games draws political backlash Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com At a press conference on Nov. 15 announcing plans to stage two Los Angeles Kings …
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