Opinion: 2025 will be a tumultuous year for English Quebecers, but the QCGN is ready

A man in Northern Ontario is facing multiple charges, including assaulting police, after a video showed an SUV ramming a car. The incident took place on Hwys. 11 and 65 in Temiskaming Shores, with the driver arrested after a spike belt was deployed. The victim, James Turner, shared footage of the incident on social media and urged anyone with information to contact the authorities. Full Article

New data in Canada shows a decrease in opioid-related deaths and hospitalizations, but Quebec reports a 30% increase in drug-related fatalities, with Mathis' father highlighting the danger of potent synthetic opioids like Nitazene. Despite a national decline, Quebec continues to struggle with rising overdose deaths, prompting calls for more prevention efforts and parental education on drug risks and harm reduction. Full Article

Ten years ago, Jean-François Lisée predicted the rebirth of Quebec's independence movement, which seemed unlikely after the 2018 election saw the Parti Québécois reduced to 10 seats. Now, with a young, charismatic leader, the PQ is ahead in the polls and promising a third referendum by 2030, hoping to breathe new life into the aging independence movement. Despite the party's popularity, support for independence remains stagnant at around 35%, with concerns about resonating with younger...

The current weather in Edmonton is slowly warming up after a cold snap, with temperatures expected to reach a high of -13 C today and a low of -19 C tonight. The extreme weather response has been activated by the city to help vulnerable individuals stay safe during the cold weather, with open city facilities available for shelter. The forecast shows temperatures increasing to 2 C on Tuesday and 5 C on Wednesday, providing relief...

out of the summary. A fire at a Dallas shopping center resulted in the deaths of hundreds of animals. The cause of the fire is unknown, and firefighters worked to contain it. The incident caused significant damage and loss of life for the animals involved. Full Article

It's hard to believe that the Y2K scare is now a distant memory as we enter 2025, where smartphones are ubiquitous and children are growing up with mobile devices. The world has transformed rapidly, with technology now an integral part of everyday life, shaping the way we communicate and interact. As we embrace this digital age, it's clear that the once-feared chaos has given way to a new era of connectivity and convenience. Full Article