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May 21, 2026

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Your Province This Week

A.I. hits close to home 

Only a week ago, I received some phone calls from some longtime dairy producers about an article that arrived in their e-mail from a well-respected

Your province this week

Not renewing imagery tech bonuses would be “a mistake”: CISSSO CEO The bonuses given to medical imagery technicians in 2024 are set to expire in

What Larry Perry leaves behind

As the Waltham fire chief retires after 50 years of service to his neighbours, the future of his department is straddled between history and efficiency.

Your province this week – Dec. 9

Quebec moves to cut environmental assessment times in half Quebec’s environment minister Bernard Drainville announced on Monday that his government would be moving to cut

Your province this week – Dec. 1

First Nations push back on Quebec constitution A group of First Nations chiefs questioned the Quebec government’s constitution, tabled last month, saying it doesn’t recognize

Your province this week – Nov. 24

Proposed Quebec constitution draws criticism The CAQ government’s proposed constitution, known as Bill 1, is receiving criticism from legal scholars who argue that it would

A.I. hits close to home 

Only a week ago, I received some phone calls from some longtime dairy producers about an article that arrived in their e-mail from a well-respected dairy column that is written weekly by a noted source of up-to-date information about dairy

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Your province this week

Not renewing imagery tech bonuses would be “a mistake”: CISSSO CEO The bonuses given to medical imagery technicians in 2024 are set to expire in March, which has the head of regional health authority CISSSO, Dr. Marc Bilodeau, worried.  According

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2025 Year in Review – January to March

Feeling nostalgic for 2025? You’ll enjoy THE EQUITY’s 2025 Year in Review. Over the next four weeks, we’ll take some time to look back on some of last year’s most memorable stories, starting with Pontiac’s first baby of 2025.

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Your province this week – Dec. 9

Quebec moves to cut environmental assessment times in half Quebec’s environment minister Bernard Drainville announced on Monday that his government would be moving to cut wait times on environmental assessments for industrial projects in the province.  In a press conference,

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Your province this week – Dec. 1

First Nations push back on Quebec constitution A group of First Nations chiefs questioned the Quebec government’s constitution, tabled last month, saying it doesn’t recognize their status, and lacked proper consultation.  Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) Chief Francis Verreault-Paul

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Your province this week – Nov. 24

Proposed Quebec constitution draws criticism The CAQ government’s proposed constitution, known as Bill 1, is receiving criticism from legal scholars who argue that it would limit rights, and make it more difficult to challenge laws in court. The legislation would

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