Quebec

The U.S. escalated trade tensions with its ally Canada by imposing 50% tariffs on various Canadian imports using section 338 of a notorious law. Experts argue the U.S. is unlikely to win this 'trade war' due to limited options and increased foreign demand for Canadian resources like oil and aluminum. Meanwhile, public sentiment in Canada has shown strong support for Prime Minister Mark Carney following the assaults from Donald Trump.

Saturday sees isolated storms possible near the Blue Ridge Escarpment and mountains, with damaging wind gusts being the main threat. However, Sunday and Monday are expected to bring a drier, refreshing break with sunshine and lower humidity. By midweek, moisture returns, bringing chances for organized storms and heavier rainfall on Thursday.

Quebec’s premier stated that Canada-U.S. trade negotiations are far from over. The premier demanded additional information from Prime Minister Mark Carney regarding whether the emerging agreement sufficiently protects Quebec's dairy and forestry sectors.

A Quebec City couple faces potential $20K childbirth costs due to delays in resolving work permit and provincial health coverage issues. They have been in bureaucratic limbo for months, awaiting confirmation about maintaining their permits and coverage ahead of their second child's birth.

The mother of 9-year-old Melina Frattolin testified that her daughter refused to travel with her father to Ethiopia months before prosecutors allege he killed her during a summer trip to New York. The father is charged with second-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse after falsely reporting Melina's abduction and later admitting during questioning that killing her overseas would have been easier.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced three byelections for the ridings of North Vancouver–Capilano in British Columbia, Beaches-East York in Ontario, and Chicoutimi—Le Fjord in Quebec. The byelections are set for August.

Prime Minister Mark Carney stated Canada is prepared to respond if U.S. President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods take effect on August 19. The tariffs target goods like honey, liquor, and wood products under the USMCA trade agreement, with Carney emphasizing a unified Canadian approach and economic diversification to mitigate impacts.

A transmissible cancer has been spreading among catfish in a lake shared by Vermont and Quebec for over a decade. The phenomenon may provide insights into how tumors metastasize.

Trump announced plans to impose 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods. The article references a Canadian flag in Quebec, Canada.

The D.C. region is experiencing a heat wave with high temperatures in the 90s and smoky skies due to Canadian wildfires. A code orange air quality alert warns sensitive groups, including children and those with respiratory conditions, to limit outdoor activity. Possible thunderstorms and reduced visibility are expected, with some relief anticipated next week.

The Quebec cheese brand OKA, with over 130 years of history in the province, is being sold to the French company Lactalis, a major global cheese industry player.

California lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have written to Quebec Premier Christine Frechette, requesting the reintroduction of U.S. wines and spirits on store shelves amid the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade war. However, Frechette has refused to comply with the request.

Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard pleaded guilty to sexual assault and forcible confinement in Quebec. He is serving an 11-year sentence in Ontario after a 2023 conviction and faces U.S. racketeering and sex trafficking charges.

Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard has pleaded guilty to sexual assault and forcible confinement in Quebec.

Environment Canada has issued heat warnings across four provinces, from the southeastern corner of Saskatchewan to the western edges of Quebec. The oppressive heat is expected to affect multiple regions, prompting public advisories.

Moving day in Montreal, Canada, on July 1, 2026, is overshadowed by a housing crisis in Quebec.

A train derailed in Repentigny, Que., specifically in the Le Gardeur sector on Sunday afternoon. Police confirmed there were no injuries reported.

New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and British Columbia are providing assistance to Quebec's wildfire prevention and suppression agency to combat fires. Three provinces are collaborating on wildfire management efforts.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Inuit leadership in Kuujjuaq, the largest community in the Nunavik region of northern Quebec. This is the first visit by a sitting prime minister to the village in nearly 20 years.

A teenager was fatally injured on a ski lift in Quebec, and their family is grieving, expressing that the teen's life 'shouldn't be over.'

Megan Bell, a teenager, died in February after her clothes became entangled in a chairlift at Centre Vorlage in western Quebec during a school field trip. Her parents are publicly addressing the tragedy and raising concerns about the emergency response.

Ottawa is relaunching the federal greener homes grant in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and British Columbia after a hiatus. The program aims to support home retrofits in these provinces.

There will not be an English-language debate before the upcoming Quebec provincial election, as two of the main parties declined an invitation to participate.

Washington state is set to agree to link its carbon markets with California and Quebec. The agreement, to be signed Thursday, has been years in the making.

A Quebec-based RCMP officer was arrested for allegedly making online threats against U.S. President Donald Trump. The officer faces charges related to uttering threats on social media platforms.

A 339-mile hydropower line from Quebec to Queens, called the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE), now supplies clean energy to New York City's grid, capable of powering 1 million homes and reducing carbon emissions by 37 million metric tons through 2040. The project, operational since May 13, was celebrated by Governor Kathy Hochul for its role in reducing fossil fuel reliance and addressing environmental justice concerns in areas like Astoria.

Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon stated that Quebec would withdraw from a high-speed rail project connecting Quebec City to Toronto if his party forms the next government. The project's involvement would be prevented under a PQ-led administration.

Quebec has introduced legislation to ban the sale of energy drinks to individuals under 16. A mother whose son died at 15 after consuming a Red Bull while on ADHD medication stated it was 'the right thing to do.'

Quebec plans to expand Bill 101 to restrict access to English-language adult education for individuals not part of the province's 'historic anglophone' community. The government stated that such students would no longer be eligible for English-language education if the laws are expanded.

New York City now receives electricity from hydropower dams in Quebec via the Champlain Hudson Power Express, a 330-mile transmission line capable of supplying 1,250 megawatts—enough for a million homes. The project, developed by Hydro-Québec and Transmission Developers Inc., aims to reduce fossil fuel reliance and ease summer energy shortages.

The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) is a trilateral governance model involving Vermont, New York, and Quebec, managed by a steering committee with agency officials and citizen advisory committees. It emphasizes consensus-based decision-making, public trust principles, and long-term resource management, aligning with Elinor Ostrom’s governance theories.

Aluminum prices reached a four-year high due to a tighter global market. The Rio Tinto Alma aluminum smelter in Quebec, Canada, contributes to the company's production, with the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region accounting for nearly half of Rio Tinto’s global aluminum output.

Quebec's Domestic Security Minister Ian Lafrenière is investigating Longueuil police after an officer fatally shot 15-year-old Nooran Rezayi in September. The inquiry follows the teen's shooting death.

California air regulators updated the cap-and-trade climate program, granting free allowances to companies building emission-reducing projects. Environmentalists and the oil industry criticized the changes, arguing they weaken emissions cuts and hinder energy cost reductions, while regulators claim it supports business retention and climate goals.

Quebec provincial politicians have unanimously supported a motion urging the National Hockey League (NHL) to permit public Montreal Canadiens watch parties in the Outaouais region. The motion highlights the cultural significance of the team and the demand for communal viewing events.

Researchers in Quebec have analyzed data on obstetric and gynecological violence against Indigenous women from 1956 to 2023, revealing systemic violations of their bodily autonomy in the healthcare system. The findings highlight alarming patterns of mistreatment and historical injustices faced by Indigenous women in Quebec.

A global mining company was fined $100 million for contaminating Quebec's Côte-Nord waters over a decade, marking the highest fine of its kind. Experts highlight the challenges in regulating Canada's mining sector despite the landmark penalty.

CAE Inc., a flight simulation and training firm, expects profit growth driven by defense contracts and cost-cutting measures. The company was scheduled to release earnings figures on August 14, 2019.

Bird Construction is preparing to launch its first corporate bond sale, marking a significant capital markets milestone for the Canadian construction company. The financing move comes as the company seeks to raise capital for its operations and growth initiatives.

A Canadian miner is set to start a graphite project, challenging China's dominance in the industry. The project is located in Quebec, Canada, and will be operated by Nouveau Monde Graphite. This move aims to reduce reliance on Chinese graphite exports.