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'We reject your bill:' First Nations heads urge Quebec to scrap forestry reform bill

'We reject your bill:' First Nations heads urge Quebec to scrap forestry reform bill

QUÉBEC — Representatives of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador urged a provincial legislature committee on Tuesday to abandon a forestry reform bill that would reserve large swaths of the province's forests for logging.
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Quebec, Newfoundland energy touts Canadian independence to Trump: Hydro‑Québec CEO

Quebec, Newfoundland energy touts Canadian independence to Trump: Hydro‑Québec CEO

ST. JOHN'S — The chief executive of Hydro‑Québec says a sweeping new energy deal with Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is a signal to the United States that Canada can get "big things done." Michael Sabia was in St. John's, N.L.
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Quebec announces new drone detectors to fight smuggling in detention centres

Quebec announces new drone detectors to fight smuggling in detention centres

MONTREAL — The Quebec government is planning to use new drone detectors, cellphone detectors and mobile X-ray scanners to fight contraband smuggling in the province’s detention centres.
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Majority of CFL teams have veteran experience at quarterback position

Majority of CFL teams have veteran experience at quarterback position

Nick Arbuckle is again proving the importance of quarterback depth in the CFL. Arbuckle is expected to be the starter Friday night when the Grey Cup-champion Toronto Argonauts visit the Montreal Alouettes.
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Fleet's Knight, Sceptres' Spooner highlight list of unprotected PWHL players

Fleet's Knight, Sceptres' Spooner highlight list of unprotected PWHL players

Several stars could be on the move as the Professional Women's Hockey League's new franchises start building their rosters this week. The league's six original teams released their lists of protected players Tuesday.
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Veteran receiver Lewis opens CFL season chasing CFL touchdown receptions record

Veteran receiver Lewis opens CFL season chasing CFL touchdown receptions record

Eugene Lewis will resume his quest to land in the CFL record book. Lewis and the Ottawa Redblacks open the 2025 campaign Thursday night, visiting the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
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Despite pushback, Montreal forges ahead with strict new short-term rental rules

Despite pushback, Montreal forges ahead with strict new short-term rental rules

MONTREAL — Montreal is forging ahead with new rules banning many short-term rentals for nine months a year, hoping to alleviate a housing crunch and strike a blow in a lengthy battle against unauthorized listings.
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Hundreds of First Nations members protest Ontario mining bill at Queen's Park

Hundreds of First Nations members protest Ontario mining bill at Queen's Park

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is pushing through a controversial mining bill despite the protests of several hundred First Nations members who came from the far north to the front lawn of Queen's Park on Monday.
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Ontario inks trade deals with Saskatchewan and Alberta ahead of meeting with Carney

Ontario inks trade deals with Saskatchewan and Alberta ahead of meeting with Carney

SASKATOON — Alberta and Saskatchewan signed agreements with Ontario on Sunday to remove trade barriers ahead of a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney to hash out a plan they hope will supercharge the economy.
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Five things about Quebec's new language rules for businesses

Five things about Quebec's new language rules for businesses

MONTREAL — New rules took effect in Quebec on Sunday requiring French to be the dominant language on store signs and imposing stricter guidelines for product packaging.
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