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Cannabis-infused figs in Quebec may be delicious, but black market still thriving

Cannabis-infused figs in Quebec may be delicious, but black market still thriving

MONTREAL — Cauliflower, garden beet, reishi mushroom — these are some of the odd flavours of edibles for sale at Quebec's provincially owned cannabis stores.

QMJHL Roundup: Océanic put forth dominant performance in 9-0 win over Tigres

VICTORIAVILLE, Que. — Jan Sprynar scored two goals to lead the way as the Rimouski Océanic pummelled the Victoriaville Tigres 9-0 on Thursday night. William Dumoulin and Julien Béland each had a goal and two assists.
About 6,000 Hydro-Québec customers still without power one week after winter storm

About 6,000 Hydro-Québec customers still without power one week after winter storm

MONTREAL — The number of Hydro-Québec customers without power dropped by more than 5,000 Thursday, though the utility said it was unsure when everyone who lost electricity during last week's major winter storm would be reconnected.
Influenza, RSV and COVID-19 on the decline across Quebec

Influenza, RSV and COVID-19 on the decline across Quebec

MONTREAL — The three respiratory viruses that had been causing chaos in the fall in Quebec hospitals — COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus — are all on the decline, the province's public health research institute said Thursday.
Auger-Aliassime voted Canadian Press male athlete of the year

Auger-Aliassime voted Canadian Press male athlete of the year

MONTREAL — Tennis player Félix Auger-Aliassime, who shone on some of the sport's biggest stages in 2022, is the winner of the Lionel Conacher Award as The Canadian Press male athlete of the year.
Quebec to expand tracking-bracelet program for domestic violence suspects in 2023

Quebec to expand tracking-bracelet program for domestic violence suspects in 2023

MONTREAL — Twelve months ago Quebec became the first jurisdiction in Canada to launch a two-pronged tracking system for domestic violence suspects, and while victims' rights groups welcome the technology, they want to know more about its effectivenes
Long power outages expose Quebec's lack of readiness for energy transition: expert

Long power outages expose Quebec's lack of readiness for energy transition: expert

MONTREAL — Lengthy power outages that have left some Quebecers in the dark for days have exposed the province's lack of preparedness for the green energy transition to come, an expert said Wednesday.
Jail guard suspended after death of inmate at Montreal detention centre

Jail guard suspended after death of inmate at Montreal detention centre

MONTREAL — A corrections officer has been suspended following the death of a 21-year-old inmate from the Bordeaux jail in Montreal, a spokesperson with Quebec's Public Security Department said Wednesday.
Recent arrests tied to spate of robberies and other crimes in Quebec City: police

Recent arrests tied to spate of robberies and other crimes in Quebec City: police

Quebec City police say they think the recent arrests of several suspects will help solve a spate of robberies and other crimes in the provincial capital over the last few days.
Union warns of crisis-level staffing crunch at emergency call centres

Union warns of crisis-level staffing crunch at emergency call centres

MONTREAL — Quebec's emergency call centres are facing acute staff shortages that are lengthening dispatch times for ambulances and forcing workers to juggle 911 calls for heart attacks and other emergencies, according to the union representing worker
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