They came to Canada to escape political instability in Iran. Now, Quebec is denying them...
Political instability in Iran prompted Canada to offer special immigration measures to Iranians, but open work permit holders are not eligible for public health insurance coverage in Quebec.

Liberal leadership: Here’s where the candidates stand on key issues
As the Liberal leadership race heads into its final stretch, the four candidates jockeying to become the next prime minister continue to roll out campaign promises. Here’s what the hopefuls say they’ll support, and what Trudeau-era policies they would drop.
Montreal eases some parking rules after massive snowfall, but thousands still ticketed
Montreal has been showing some tolerance when it comes to issuing parking tickets for certain infractions given the exceptional snow accumulation, but thousands have still been issued.
Quebec’s Colisée, home of the Nordiques, to be demolished after sitting empty for a decade
The 76-year old arena in Quebec City will be demolished after serving as a storage unit for 10 years. In its place, the city wants to propose a mixed-use real estate project for the neighbourhood, which would include housing.

Quebec business and political leaders brace for 25% Trump tariffs after month-long pause
With U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports slated to come into effect March 4 , Quebec’s business community is preparing for what’s to come — even though experts admit that’s unclear.

Canadian national women’s volleyball player jailed for international pot smuggling
A professional volleyball player who competed internationally on Canada’s women’s team has been jailed in Britain after arriving at a London airport with a suitcase full of vacuum-sealed cannabis. U.K. border agents found Raekelle Powell, 22, carrying a suitcase jam-packed...

Instagram defends new teen safety features after criticism
Instagram has defended new features aimed at protecting teens from sextortion attempts on the platform, following criticism they do not go far enough. Parent company Meta said on Thursday its new tools – which include preventing screenshots or screen-recordings of...

Manx featured at cultural regeneration event
The growth of Isle of Man’s native language has been highlighted at a cultural regeneration event in Brussels. The Manx Gaelic was one of nine languages represented at the gathering, which was organised by the the external relations offices of...

Call to nominate women to be featured in art display
An art centre has asked the public to nominated 50 Women of Cornwall to be celebrated in a new art installation. Art Centre Penryn said it aimed to highlight and celebrate women who have made “meaningful contributions to Cornwall and...

Hospice stories featured in photo exhibition
A photography exhibition seeking to open up conversations about terminal illness has launched in Derbyshire. Life’s Final Chapter has been curated by Ashgate Hospice, based in Chesterfield, and features those personally facing death or dealing with the loss. Claire Shaw,...
