Addressing violent extremism in Quebec

Published: 22 February 2023

Violent extremism in Canada is now considered a significant public health issue requiring prevention programs. At the same time that a surge in far-right movements has become a top concern for...

Tick-borne pathogens increasingly widespread in Central Canada

Published: 17 November 2022

Tick-borne pathogens, known for causing illnesses such as Lyme disease, are on the rise in Central Canada – presenting new risks in areas where they were never previously detected....

Experts: 2022 Quebec election results

Published: 7 October 2022

François Legault has been elected for a second mandate as Quebec premier with a majority government. Addressing supporters at his campaign headquarters, Legault told a large crowd that some of his...

Experts: Forest fires and smog

Published: 28 July 2021

More than 130 forest fires were burning in northwestern Ontario on Sunday, July 25, with Environment Canada issuing air quality statements for much of the region due to smoke. (CBC News)...

Nurse practitioners bring big savings to long-term care facilities in Quebec

Published: 17 December 2020

Countries worldwide face challenges meeting the growing needs for long-term care services because of high costs. A study led by researchers from McGill University and Université du Québec en...

Experts: Wildfires in Quebec

Published: 23 June 2020

Quebec has gone from 13 forest fires on Saturday June 20 to 20 fires on Sunday, including one which is still out of control in Lac-Saint-Jean, and which is heading towards the Saguenay, already...

Montreal’s English dramatic tradition comes to life in showcase of free staged readings

12 Feb 2020

Audiences are invited to attend a series of free staged readings, which unearth plays from English Montreal’s not-so-distant past. The event will spotlight influential writers like Leonard Cohen,...

February 2 | World Wetlands Day: Fostering global biodiversity and mitigating climate change

Published: 31 January 2020

Though they make up less than 6% of Earth’s surface, wetlands burst with biodiversity and play a key role in cleaning waterways, preventing floods, and sequestering carbon. For World Wetlands Day...

Experts: Understanding the sexual exploitation of minors in Quebec

Published: 13 November 2019

A new commission is looking into the sexual exploitation of minors in Quebec. In November, the commission launched its public consultations in Quebec City to develop a better understanding of the...

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