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Safety concerns in Gasp, Que., psychiatric unit prompts service disruptions
The head of a union representing health-care workers at a hospital in Gasp, Que.,says employees of the hospital's psychiatric unit are concerned for their safety and have been skipping work as a result.
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Quebec fish market reels in customers with 385-kg tuna its biggest catch yet
Sarah Landry was on board a ship in the Baie-des-Chaleurs when their fishing lines caught a rare bluefin tuna. After struggling for over an hour, the team managed to hoist the fish onto the boat with plans to sell it in Rimouski, Que., on Thursday.
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Man charged with manslaughter after assault and death of Atikamekw woman
tienne Latour has been charged with manslaughter in relation to ve Chachai's death. Chachai was found unconscious and in critical condition at the Montagnais Hotel early Monday morning.
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Atikamekw woman has died of her injuries following assault at Saguenay, Que., hotel
ric Latour has been charged with aggravated assault after ve Chachai was found unconscious and in critical condition early on Monday. Police said they knew each other.
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Floodwaters washed away the only road out, so this Quebec city set up an emergency water taxi
About 150 homes in Shawinigan, Que., have been cut off from the main part of town since heavy rain hit southern Quebec on Friday. While the city is hoping to repair major damage, it has set up a pontoon shuttle service.
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Cut off from drinking water and roads, Quebec towns face daunting cleanup after flooding
Communities across Quebec are assessing the damage caused by the remnants of tropical storm Debby. Some communities are still experiencing road closures while others are cut off from drinking water.
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Circulation of potent opioid prompts health authority to issue warning in Eastern Townships
The health authority in Quebecs Eastern Townships say nitazene a synthetic opioid 25 times stronger than fentanyl is becoming more widespread in the region.
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Police investigating attacks on 2 men who used dating app Grindr in Sherbrooke, Que.
The two victims told police they had made contact with a man through a dating platform. The suspect would arrange a meeting with the victim, who would then be assaulted by several individuals.
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Assault charge against Quebec City police officer dropped after 2-year battle
Officer Jacob Picard was accused of threatening a man and pushing him onto a patrol car in 2021. Four years later, Quebec's prosecution office re-evaluated their position, resulting in the charges being dropped.
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Off-roading in Gasp rivers harming salmon habitats, prompts calls for action
On some days, dozens of vehicles travel through the Petit Pabos River for more than three kilometres to access a popular swimming spot, according to local advocates.
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