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François Legault called to testify at inquiry into SAAQclic fiasco

August 26 , 2025 at 03:25:55 p.m. EDT • :

Quebec Premier François Legault has been called to testify next week at the Gallant commission, which is leading the public inquiry into the failed rollout of SAAQclic.

Quebec committee recommends extending religious symbol ban to public daycares

August 26 , 2025 at 05:14:11 p.m. EDT • :

An independent committee looking at ways to strengthen secularism in Quebec is recommending extending the province's religious symbols ban to educators and administrators in public daycares.

Belt-tightening in Quebec schools sparking concerns among staff as classes return

August 26 , 2025 at 06:19:18 p.m. EDT • :

While the province walked back much of its planned education cuts earlier this year, one English school board says some funding has come with too many conditions, with some staff expressing concerns that students could be affected.

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Gabriel Diallo of Montreal opens U.S. Open tournament with a victory

August 25 , 2025 at 10:58:57 p.m. EDT • :

Canada's Gabriel Diallo defeated Damir Dzumhur of Bosnia-Herzegovina in Round of 128 action Monday 7-6(4), 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 to advance to the 2nd round of the U.S. Open.

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LaSalle College seeks leniency after $30M funding cut over language law dispute

August 26 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

LaSalle College, based in Montreal, suspended the first day of classes Monday to protest a major cut to its public funding, but Quebec's higher education minister says the government will not back down.