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Why Gasp Peninsula's transportation woes leave some voters feeling abandoned

People living on the Gasp Peninsula lost passenger rail service nine years ago and have had fewer airline options since 2020 leaving residents who don't drive feeling isolated and forgotten.

From tramway to 3rd link, election gives commuters chance to shape Quebec City's future

Improving public transit and reducing the number of cars in the city is a key election issue for many voters in Quebec's capital.

Air quality top of mind for some Quebec City voters this election

For some Quebec City voters, the upcoming provincial election may hinge on one key thing: clean air. Residents want the political parties to address issue of nickel emissions in the Limoilou neighbourhood

Trying to protect hospitals, Quebec City health officials urge public to reduce contacts right now

Public health officials in Quebec City and the Chaudire-Appalaches region are warning of a potentially "catastrophic" hospital situation in the new year if residents are not cautious this holiday season.

Outgoing Quebec City mayor criticizes controversial 3rd link project in lengthy exit letter

In his final act as mayor, Rgis Labeaume urged premier to reconsider the $7-billion tunnel that would connect Quebec City to its South Shore.

Sherbrooke's mayoral candidates promise to solve housing crisis

The three mayoral candidates in Sherbrooke, Que., are promising to prioritize affordable housing this municipal election, after the city experienced one of its worst housing crises over the summer.

Saving Sutton's water supply a key election issue for the Quebec town

Sutton's four mayoral candidates are putting forward their solutions to tackle the town's water supply issue, in what is the largest municipal race for mayor the town has seen in at least nine years.

Here are the 5 main candidates vying to replace Quebec City's long-time mayor

With Mayor Rgis Labeaume retiring, the province's capital will be getting a new leader at city hall for the first time in 14 years.

Here are some candidates trying to change the face of Quebec City municipal politics

Candidates from visible minorities and the LGBTQ community are running in all five main municipal parties in Quebec City this year, with the hope that marginalized voters will feel more represented in city hall.

How a $7B tunnel complicates the race for federal candidates in Quebec

Quebec City is home to key battleground ridings, prompting several party leaders to walk a careful line on a proposed tunnel popular in the suburbs.