Québec [CANADA] News
Real Estate Transactions In Qubec May 13, 2004
Completing a real estate transaction in the Province of Québec is generally similar to completing a deal in any other Canadian jurisdiction, except for ... (Mondaq News Alerts, World -)
Hip-hop to improv at Québec's annual fete May 10, 2004
QUBEC -- We loaf like cats on a sunny windowsill, sprawled out on the grassy Plains of Abraham where in 1759 the English defeated the French in the name of the ... (Boston.com, MA -)
Same-sex couples win right to marry in Quebec 20 Mar 2004
MONTREAL -- Quebec has become the third province in which the courts allow same-sex marriages, ending a five-year legal battle by a Montreal gay couple. ... (The Globe and Mail, Canada -)
Quebec OKs Gay Marriages 20 Mar 2004
Quebec same-sex couples have the right to marry, the province's top court said Friday. The Quebec Court of Appeal upheld a lower ... (The Gay Financial Network -)
Quebec High Court Redefines Marriage - Family Defenders forced to ... 20 Mar 2004
QUEBEC CITY, March 19, 2004 (LifeSiteNews.com) - The Quebec Court of Appeal, the province's highest court, has upheld the ruling of a lower court which ruled ... (Lifesite, Canada -)
He's a big man now 20 Mar 2004
...ushering in a period of strong economic growth; and winning, if only by the closest of margins, the 1995 referendum battle against Quebec's separatists. ... (Toronto Star, Canada -)
Gazette Heralds End Of Racing 20 Mar 2004
The Montreal Gazzette published an editorial today stating that racing in Quebec "has had its day.". The paper is commenting on the ... (Standardbred Canada, Canada -)
Farmers to get $1b in mad cow aid 20 Mar 2004
A plan to provide Eastern Ontario with an economic development fund similar to ones that already exist in Northern Ontario, Atlantic Canada, Quebec and the West ... (National Post (subscription), Canada -)
LARRY ZOLF: 20 Mar 2004
...advertising. The novelty in Cutler's case is that he says all the chicanery began in 1994, a full year before the Quebec referendum. ... (CBC News, Canada -)
Deal reached in Canadian cholesterol drug lawsuit 20 Mar 2004
...launched a separate suit. A law firm in Montreal reached a parallel settlement on behalf of Quebec residents. "We put together a ... (CBC News, Canada -)
Smith says passion for football, stadium project brought him back ... 20 Mar 2004
...but energetic speaker who often switches from English to French and back again in the same sentence, was a tireless salesman, travelling across Quebec to sell ... (Canada.com, Canada -)
Quebec Liberal MNA faces possible police probe Mar 19, 2004
QUEBEC -- Falsification of documents and cheques, unlawful election expenses and blatant cronyism are part of the growing list of allegations against a Liberal ... (The Globe and Mail, Canada -)
Former Quebec League goalie breaks ECHL record Mar 18, 2004
Boisclair, 21, played for Cape Breton and Victoriaville in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and was a sixth-round selection of the Carolina Hurricanes in ... (Canada.com, Canada -)
Quebec actor wins plaudits Mar 19, 2004
I've lived a certain amount of fame in Quebec and my parents are actors, too, so I've seen people asking my parents for autographs forever. ... (London Free Press, Canada -)
Quebec targets young dropouts with trade jobs Mar 19, 2004
The Quebec government is spending $5 million to help find jobs for high school dropouts on welfare. "We want to give them particular ... (Montreal Gazette, Canada -)
MEDIA ADVISORY - Minister of National Defence to Visit Québec ... Mar 18, 2004
OTTAWA, March 18 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Pratt, Minister of National Defence, will visit Québec City and 3 Wing Bagotville, QC, on March 19, 2004. ... (CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse), Canada -)
Maple syrup sweet on 'taste notes' Mar 19, 2004
Recently, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and members of a Quebec maple-technology research program unveiled the "Flavour Wheel of Maple Products," a circular ... (The Globe and Mail, Canada -)
Quebec films dominate nominations for the 24th annual Genie ... Mar 16, 2004
CP) - It looks like a stellar year for French-Canadian cinema with three of the five best-picture candidates for the 24th Genie Awards coming from Quebec. ... (National Post (subscription), Canada -)
Magna Entertainment proposes to invest in Quebec racetracks, ... Mar 16, 2004
AURORA, Ont. (CP) - Magna Entertainment Corp. says it has made a non-binding proposal to the Quebec government to invest in four standardbred racetracks. ... (National Post (subscription), Canada -)
Pay us back, Mike Mar 18, 2004
...the man as responsible as anyone for the power mess we face today, got more than $18,000 from Hydro One for advice on bringing in a power line from Quebec. ... (Toronto Star, Canada -)
Quebec films dominate Genie noms Mar 16, 2004
TORONTO (CP) -- Two Quebec films have received a total of 20 Genie nominations in categories including best picture, best actor and best director. ... (Canada.com, Canada -)
Quebec films dominate Genie nominations Mar 16, 2004
BY JOHN MCKAY. Two Quebec films have received a total of 20 Genie nominations in categories including best picture, best actor and best director. ... (Toronto Star, Canada -)
MEC TO INVEST IN QUEBEC HARNESS RACING Mar 16, 2004
...(MEC) officially announced their intention to invest on Quebec’s four standardbred racetracks. MEC has made a non-binding proposal ... (Harnesslink, New Zealand -)
Genie smitten by Quebec's grand seduction Mar 16, 2004
The mood is vive la difference at this year's Genie Awards, where Quebec films lead the nominations and a "renaissance" is promised for the telecast. ... (Toronto Star, Canada -)
Magna Entertainment Corp. announces interest in Quebec racetracks Mar 16, 2004
...("MEC") (NASDAQ: MECA - News; TSX: MEC.A - News) announced today that it has made a non- binding proposal to the government of the Province of Quebec to invest ... (Yahoo News (press release) -)
Quebec to give $1M in aid to Haiti Mar 16, 2004
MONTREAL - The Quebec government announced $1 million in humanitarian aid for Haiti today, noting that thousands of Haitians now make the province their home. ... (Toronto Star, Canada -)
National Bank sells assets of three Quebec branches to Desjardins ... Mar 16, 2004
MONTREAL (CP) - National Bank has sold three of its Quebec branches to Desjardins Group for an undisclosed amount. National said ... (Canada.com, Canada -)
Quebec's Societe generale de financement loss jumps to $511M from ... Mar 16, 2004
MONTREAL (CP) - The Quebec government's investment firm, Societe generale de financement, says its losses worsened in 2003 due to the poor performance of ... (Canada.com, Canada -)
MCALPINE MEETS WITH QUEBEC HORSEMEN Mar 16, 2004
Just prior to Magna Entertainment’s press conference on Tuesday (March 16) Jim McAlpine, President and CEO, met with Quebec horsemen at the Hippodrome de ... (Harnesslink, New Zealand -)
Quebec to give Haiti $1 million in aid Mar 16, 2004
MONTREAL - Haiti will receive $1 million in humanitarian aid over the next two years from the Quebec government, the province's intergovernmental affairs ... (CBC News, Canada -)
Quebec coroner urges ban on cellphones in cars Mar 16, 2004
QUEBEC — The death of a motorist killed in an accident while talking on his cellphone has prompted a Quebec coroner to urge the province to ban use of the ... (Globetechnology.com, Canada -)
Quebec may slash real estate arm Mar 16, 2004
MONTREAL - The Quebec government is considering selling some of its 350 buildings and slashing staff at its real-estate arm, says a report by Radio-Canada ... (CBC Montreal, Canada -)
MEC POV On Quebec Mar 16, 2004
...preview of Magna Entertainment Corp.’s press conference today where Jim McAlpine intends to lay out his company’s plans with regard to Quebec’s racetracks ... (Standardbred Canada, Canada -)
Quebec films dominate Genie nominations Mar 16, 2004
The Quebec box office success, called Seducing Dr. Lewis in English, tells the story of a remote fishing village's scheme to keep a Montreal doctor in its midst ... (CBC Ottawa, Canada -)
Quebec Liberal leaves caucus pending inquiry into his former firm Mar 16, 2004
QUEBEC (CP) - A Quebec Liberal was suspended from caucus Tuesday following questions about his management of a company prior to his election. ... (Canoe.ca, Canada -)
Blockbuster's penalty fees excessive, Quebec suit alleges Mar 17, 2004
In his reply, a lawyer for Blockbuster told Mr. Justice Jacques Fournier of Quebec Superior Court that the customers were fully informed of the terms and ... (The Globe and Mail, Canada -)
Bombardier cuts 680 jobs in Ontario, Quebec Mar 17, 2004
...has announced that nearly 700 jobs would be cut in Kingston, Thunder Bay and Quebec City as part of a sweeping restructuring of its international rail ... (CBC Ottawa, Canada -)
Quebec to give $1 million in aid to Haiti over the next two years Mar 16, 2004
MONTREAL (CP) - The Quebec government announced $1 million in humanitarian aid for Haiti on Tuesday, noting that thousands of Haitians now make the province ... (940 News, Canada -)
Quebec Calls 1200 People for HIV Tests Mar 16, 2004
TORONTO (AP) - The Quebec government is asking 1,200 people to undergo a blood test for HIV and hepatitis after needles were used more than once at a Montreal ... (KATV, AR -)
Quebec up for the cup Mar 17, 2004
Quebec Rovers aim to move a step closer to a league and cup double this weekend. The red-hot Evening News Norwich Sunday League ... (Norwich Evening News, UK -)
Former Quebec premier Bernard Landry to get married in summer: ... Mar 16, 2004
MONTREAL (CP) - Parti Quebecois Leader Bernard Landry is best known to Canadians as a staunch advocate of sovereignty but he and companion Chantal Renaud are ... (Canoe.ca, Canada -)
Quebec heath care envied, Couillard says Mar 17, 2004
Quebec is ahead of the rest of Canada when it comes to health-care reforms, health minister Philippe Couillard said yesterday. "Other ... (Montreal Gazette, Canada -)
Société générale de financement du Québec: Financial Results ... Mar 16, 2004
MONTREAL, March 16 /CNW Telbec/ - Société générale de financement du Québec released its audited consolidated financial results for the year ended ... (CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse), Canada -)
Magna Entertainment Interested in Quebec Racetracks Mar 16, 2004
...("MEC") (NASDAQ: MECA; TSX: MEC.A) announced today that it has made a non- binding proposal to the government of the Province of Quebec to invest in Quebec's ... (Casino City Times, MA -)
Magna proposes investment in Quebec racetracks Mar 16, 2004
AURORA, Ont. -- Magna Entertainment Corp. says it has made a non-binding proposal to the Quebec government to invest in four standardbred racetracks. ... (Montreal Gazette, Canada -)
Two Quebec films lead the Genie race Mar 16, 2004
TORONTO — Two Quebec films have received a total of 20 Genie nominations in categories including best picture, best actor and best director. ... (CTV, Canada -)
Bombardier cuts touch Quebec Mar 17, 2004
...is cutting 6,600 jobs at its rail division in Europe over the next two years, while about 680 of the cuts will be at the company's head office in Quebec and at ... (CBC Montreal, Canada -)
Jack Layton to Stephen Harper, "Don't Pull a Belinda" Mar 18, 2004
A day after Conservative leadership candidate Stephen Harper said NDP policies would be as damaging to Canada as Quebec separation, the NDP leader challenged ... (Halifax Live, Canada -)
Man facing deportation returns to court in three weeks Mar 17, 2004
QUEBEC -- An Algerian man who was deported to the United States after being arrested in a church in Canada won a three-week delay in his deportation during a ... (Newsday, NY -)
Uniforet trims production at Port-Cartier sawmill for two months ... Mar 17, 2004
SAINT-LEONARD, QUE. (CP) - Uniforet Inc. is trimming production at its Port-Cartier sawmill in Quebec for two months this spring because of a low log supply. ... (Canada.com, Canada -)
Sun Media Corp. on the lookout for more acquisitions, top ... Mar 17, 2004
..."We're always open to have a good acquisition at a fair price," Pierre Francoeur said in an interview after a presentation to Quebec's MBA Association. ... (Canada.com, Canada -)
MEC NOT SEEKING GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE Mar 17, 2004
Magna Entertainment Corp. (MEC) has said that they are not looking for financial aid from the government in their bid for Quebec’s tracks. ... (Harnesslink, New Zealand -)
Quebecor broadening convergence Mar 18, 2004
...book and music stores. A recent reunion concert broadcast on TVA was watched by 78 per cent of Quebec households. "The fact that ... (Montreal Gazette, Canada -)
Montrealer wants to sue Amex over late fees Mar 18, 2004
MONTREAL - A Montreal woman is seeking permission from Quebec Superior Court to file a class-action lawsuit against American Express for charging her late ... (CBC Montreal, Canada -)
Magna to bid for Quebec tracks Mar 16, 2004
Montreal — Magna Entertainment Corp. is expected to unveil Tuesday a proposal to take over Quebec's four main horse racetracks and inject new life into them. ... (The Globe and Mail, Canada -)
Magna to bid for Quebec tracks Mar 16, 2004
MONTREAL -- Magna Entertainment Corp. is expected to unveil today a proposal to take over Quebec's four main horse racetracks and inject new life into them. ... (The Globe and Mail, Canada -)
Quebec hangs up on cellphone report Mar 16, 2004
QUEBEC -- The Quebec government has no plans to prohibit the use of cellphones while driving a vehicle despite a provincial coroner's report yesterday calling ... (The Globe and Mail, Canada -)
Cross-border business connections bind Quebec and upstate New ... Mar 13, 2004
MONTREAL (CP) - The longstanding connection between Quebec and its southern neighbour can be seen in the names that fill the Plattsburgh, NY, phone book. ... (National Post (subscription), Canada -)
Boxing cards to go ahead in Quebec despite murky future of ... Mar 12, 2004
MONTREAL (CP) - Two boxing cards planned for the next month in Montreal and Quebec City will go ahead even though the future of InterBox, Canada's top promoter ... (Canada.com, Canada -)
Quebec immigrants poorer than average, solutions needed: expert Mar 12, 2004
MONTREAL (CP) - Quebec immigrants, on average, earn lower-than-average income and more must be done to integrate them into society, a population expert said ... (Canoe.ca, Canada -)
Canadian cycling star Genevieve Jeanson, Quebec officials at odds Mar 12, 2004
...star Genevieve Jeanson says she provided full medical records of her doping tests and should not have been denied a license by the Quebec Cycling Federation. ... (Canada.com, Canada -)
Immigrants fare worst in Quebec: study Mar 13, 2004
Earn less than those in other provinces. Integration policies of Quebec government 'largely a failure,' Jack Jedwab charges. Recent ... (Montreal Gazette, Canada -)
Quebec wants 1144 to get blood test Mar 15, 2004
MONTREAL - The Quebec government is asking 1,144 people to undergo a blood test for HIV and hepatitis after needles were used more than once at an acupuncture ... (Toronto Star, Canada -)
Quebec wants 1200 people to get blood test after clinic reused ... Mar 15, 2004
MONTREAL (CP) - The Quebec government is asking 1,200 people to undergo a blood test for HIV and hepatitis after needles were used more than once at an ... (Winnipeg Sun, Canada -)
Quebec calls 1200 people for HIV tests Mar 15, 2004
TORONTO -- The Quebec government is asking 1,200 people to undergo a blood test for HIV and hepatitis after needles were used more than once at a Montreal ... (Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA -)
Quebec Calls 1200 People for HIV Tests Mar 15, 2004
TORONTO (AP)--The Quebec government is asking 1,200 people to undergo a blood test for HIV and hepatitis after needles were used more than once at a Montreal ... (Atlanta Journal Constitution, GA -)
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