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The weather may be in the single digits but there’s skating, vintage luxury shops, an ice hotel, a jazz bar to cozy up in. Not to mention tobogganing down a track at 45 mph.
Quebec’s immigration minister says newcomers to the province need to embrace the “common culture," as the government looks to put Quebec identity back at the forefront of the political agenda.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has met with the families of six men who were killed at a Quebec City mosque, days before the anniversary of the 2017 attack. Eight years ago, on Jan. 29, 2017, Alexandre Bissonnette killed six men at the Centre culturel islamique du Québec and this year the centre has planned several events to mark the tragedy.
Quebecers can expect another day of windy, chilly conditions on Tuesday, with instability continuing to affect the province. According to Environment Canada, the gusty winds and dropping temperatures will create a particularly harsh winter day.
Quebec City is hoping to see the introduction of more refrigerated skating rinks as warmer winters risk impacting outdoor hockey.
Back at the National Assembly after the holiday break, Quebec elected officials are starting their winter parliamentary session Tuesday that risks being dominated by economic issues with the United States.
I visited Montréal, a city in Canada that feels like Europe but is cheaper to visit. With its metro and cafés, it even feels like a dupe for Paris.
The Quebec legislature resumes sitting Tuesday for a spring session likely to be dominated by the threat of a trade war with the United States and a renewed focus on secularism and identity.
The Ottawa Senators are going to play two pre-season games in Quebec City leading into the 2025-26 season, the team announced in a release on Monday.
A PWHL Takeover Tour game between Montreal and Ottawa set for Sunday is poised to sell out Quebec City's Videotron Centre, as the city makes a pitch for an expansion team.
With its facility, proximity to the league’s other Canadian franchises and fan support, Quebec City makes a strong case for PWHL expansion.