Legault names new 30-member Cabinet Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com On Oct. 20, the 30 MNAs appointed to Premier François Legault’s cabinet gathered in the upper chamber of…
Region’s electoral map unchanged, but with some new faces Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com There were a few new faces elected but no change of party allegiance in…
PLQ and CAQ candidates in Jean-Talon back Saint Brigid’s project Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com Two candidates in the Jean- Talon riding have stated their support for the project to build a…
Three Poulins in Beauce-Sud among races of note in home stretch Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com In the 2018 election, the big surprise in the Quebec City region no doubt was the…
On Sept. 22, Radio-Canada anchor Patrice Roy (left) moderated the final formal debate of the campaign between Coalition Avenir Québec Leader François Legault, Liberal Leader Dominique Anglade, Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, Québec Solidaire co- spokesperson and parliamentary leader Gabriel Nadeau- Dubois and Conservative Leader Éric Duhaime. The debate can be watched or re-watched online at radio-canada.ca. (Screenshot) Leaders talk health, climate, language in last debate before election Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com The five party leaders in the running to become Quebec’s next premier –…
Anti-poverty groups say issues absent from campaign agenda Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com According to the Institut de recherche et d’informations socioéconomiques (IRIS), a Montreal-based research institute, as…
CAQ hopes to retain Vanier-Les Rivières after 2018 gain Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com If there’s such a thing as living proof of the saying “third time’s a…
Candidates struggle to articulate platforms amid chaotic debate Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com As the provincial election campaign kicked into high gear, French-language broadcaster TVA hosted the first…
Quebec Conservative Party leader Éric Duhaime descends into the crowd at the Sept. 16 rally at the Videotron Centre. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) Thousands attend Quebec Conservative Party rally Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com After a long work week, the Quebec Conservative Party (PCQ) held the biggest rally of the election campaign at the Videotron…
Duhaime, Holness make pitches to English-speaking community Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com As the provincial election campaign passed the official halfway mark, Conservative Leader Éric Duhaime and Bloc…