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Elon Musk says Quebec, Saskatchewan and Alberta should separate from Canada
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PMET signs Matagami rail transshipment letter of intent
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PMET Resources signed a letter of intent with the City of Matagami to develop a logistics route for spodumene concentrate from its Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project in Quebec, trucking it to Matagami for transfer onto rail to port. The companies plan to negotiate a definitive commercial agreement before a final investment decision; infrastructure contributions, pricing and operating details remain unsettled.
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This rail route should help move the lithium concentrate more efficiently once the final terms are set.
Quebec Separatist Party Leads Polls Before Vote
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— Sep 29, 2026
Quebec’s Parti Québécois is leading polls ahead of the Oct. 5 election and could win a majority, campaigning on eventual independence; its leader says a referendum would wait until at least 2029, after President Trump leaves office. Polls show support for independence remains well below support for the PQ, with analysts saying frustration over the incumbent government and demand for change are driving the party’s rise.
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Possible Measles Exposures Reported Across US, Canada
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— Sep 23, 2026
Health officials issued measles exposure alerts after infected people visited public venues in Quebec, Washington state, Illinois and the St. Louis area, including a school, restaurant, bars and Busch Stadium. People who may have been exposed are urged to monitor for symptoms for up to 21 days and call a health care provider before seeking in-person care; officials also stress vaccination as protection against the highly contagious disease.
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More Than 170 Candidates Sign Pledge To Remove COVID Shots From Market
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ELYSIS Cables Mark First Amazon Data Center Use
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— Sep 18, 2026
Prysmian and Rio Tinto will supply low-carbon aluminium cables using the ELYSIS inert-anode technology for an Amazon data center in Ohio, marking the first known use of such aluminium in a data center. The aluminium is produced in Quebec with hydropower and is aimed at cutting direct smelting emissions, with AWS participation and company sustainability goals highlighted.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Quebec Economy Shaken by Trump Tariffs on Steel
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— Aug 22, 2026
Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian steel have caused significant job losses in a Quebec factory and amplified economic anxiety in the province. Yet Quebec’s independence sentiment remains at a historic low as residents signal patriotism for staying in Canada while separatist leaders delay another referendum.
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Quebec murder suspect arrested in Burnaby
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— Jul 21, 2026
Lee Van Smath Germain, one of three people charged in the 2022 homicide of Sébastien Giroux in Montreal, was arrested in Burnaby, B.C., after police executed a search warrant and he was remanded to await transfer to Quebec to face the murder charge. The arrest exemplifies cross‑country police collaboration among Quebec investigators, the CFSEU-BC, and Vancouver-area agencies.
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PQ Rules Out Sovereignty Referendum During Trump Presidency
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— Aug 18, 2026
The Parti Québécois, led by Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, says it will not hold a Quebec sovereignty referendum while Donald Trump is president, delaying the vote until after his term ends to avoid interference and ensure an informed debate. The party plans to consult Quebecers during its first term and focus its campaign on policy proposals rather than fear-mongering.
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Watch the Disturbing First Moments of Wildfire Outbreak – Notice Anything Suspicious?
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— Jun 9, 2023
A satellite video posted online this week purportedly shows numerous wildfires erupting simultaneously in Quebec. More than 400 fires burned across Canada on Thursday, with over a third of them in the French-speaking…
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Advice from an Executioner After a Botched Execution
Christa Pike survived two pentobarbital doses in Tennessee on Sept. 30. Texas executed Jamaal Howard on Oct. 7 after courts denied stays citing her case.
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High School Football Player on Path to College Team Dies After ‘Cardiac Arrest’ in His Sleep
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— Feb 14, 2023
A 17-year-old Canadian athlete died in his sleep at the age of 17. William Caron-Cabrera of Curé-Antoine-Labelle high school in Quebec Province died last week, according to the French-language website Courrierlaval , as…
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Nine premiers plan to lift interprovincial alcohol barriers
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— Jul 21, 2026
Canadian premiers reached a deal to remove barriers and allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales across provinces, with nine premiers signing on while Quebec and Yukon have yet to join; timelines vary by province but the push aims to ease interprovincial trade amid U.S. tariff threats. The move follows U.S. tariffs on Canadian alcohol and broader efforts to reduce domestic trade barriers within Canada.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Engine failure cited in Austin derailment
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— Jul 24, 2026
Investigations into the April downtown Austin derailment point to a locomotive engine-unit failure preceding the derailment, with officials also reviewing track conditions and operating practices as potential contributing factors; federal and local reports emphasize the mechanical issue as a central element in understanding what happened, even as a definitive cause remains under review. Canadian and Polish derailments show different outcomes and challenges: in northern Quebec, the Transportation Safety Board found that track components likely failed but could not determine the exact trigger, while in Poland the rail-station derailments involving a Newag Dragon 2 occurred during yard movements with no injuries, prompting emergency response and scene security.
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