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Quebec premier orders independent public inquiry into SAAQclic fiasco

March 2 , 2025 at 05:45:54 p.m. EST • :

The premier said he asked Quebec's secretary general to prepare a decree launching the inquiry as soon as possible, to shed light on the responsibility borne by players both at the administrative and political levels.

Dune director Villeneuve, Anora producer Quan among Canadians up for Oscars

March 2 , 2025 at 11:41:43 a.m. EST • :

Canadian filmmakers behind two of the year's most buzzed-about films will go head-to-head for the best picture trophy at tonight's Oscars.

How this Ukrainian refugee fled war and found hope in a Quebec circus

March 2 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

When Daryna Dzyba fled Ukraine three years ago, she never imagined she'd find lifelong friendships and a sense of belonging among the members of a circus troupe for Quebec newcomers.

Meet the Montrealer who was named the 2025 best sommelier of the Americas

March 2 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

Joris Gutierrez Garcia, chef-sommelier at the Montreal restaurant Club Chasse et Pêche, won the title in February 2025. Fourteen candidates faced off in rigorous tests over three days, in which they had to compete in a language other than their mother tongue.

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Here's how Quebec's bottle deposit-refund system is changing on March 1

March 1 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

Quebec's new plastic bottle deposit and refund program, which has been repeatedly delayed, goes into effect on March 1. All ready-to-drink plastic beverage containers will come with a deposit fee of 10 cents in Quebec.