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A new Canadian professional soccer club is building its entire roster from players born or raised in Quebec, inspired by Spain's Athletic Bilbao. FC Supra du Quebec kicks off their first season in April, proving local talent can compete at the highest level.
New research proves beaver dams didn't cause major Quebec floods, overturning court decisions that blamed the animals. The study offers hope for better river management that protects both communities and vital ecosystems.
Seven Quebec community groups will each receive $5,000 to launch electric bikes, clean transit, and eco-friendly mobility projects that cut carbon emissions. Applications open now through March 2026 for ready-to-go initiatives across the province.
Hydro-Quebec's call for solar projects attracted 481 MW of proposals when they only expected 300 MW, with Indigenous communities and local municipalities leading nearly half the submissions. Canada's solar boom is just getting started.
More than 300 energy leaders packed a Montreal conference room to tackle Quebec's massive clean energy expansion. The province plans to add over 150 TWh of renewable electricity in 25 years.
Quebec's massive pension fund dumped oil investments and went all-in on renewable energy. The result? An extra $4 billion in returns compared to sticking with fossil fuels.
Hydro-Québec just launched a major wind energy tender that could bring up to 3,000 MW of clean power while putting communities and First Nations at the center of decision-making. The three-round procurement process prioritizes local benefits and social acceptance over speed alone.
Scientists discovered a perfectly preserved ancient jellyfish ancestor in Quebec, filling a 450-million-year gap in evolution. The rare find shows how fragile ocean life survived against impossible odds.
A massive wind energy project in Quebec just cleared its biggest hurdle, bringing clean power to thousands of Canadian homes. The 274-megawatt facility will inject $181 million into local communities while creating hundreds of jobs.
Homeowners and businesses in Québec can now get up to 40% off solar panel installations, thanks to a new provincial grant that makes clean energy affordable for thousands. What once took three decades to pay off now takes just over a decade.
A new 196-megawatt wind farm just started construction in rural Quebec, bringing clean energy and hundreds of millions in investment to three small communities. The project marks a major milestone in Canada's renewable energy growth.
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Six ice fishermen in Quebec battled freezing temperatures and a two-hour struggle to reel in a massive 244-pound Atlantic halibut, breaking the regional record while helping scientists understand these mysterious fish. The catch will provide crucial data about migration patterns in the Saguenay Fjord while feeding the team that made it happen.
A new Quebec home nestles deep in the woods, using courtyards and glass walls to make the forest feel like part of every room. The design proves modern comfort and nature immersion can live under one roof.
A Quebec company has cracked the code on gold mining's biggest pollution problem with a process that eliminates cyanide and turns toxic arsenic into harmless glass. The breakthrough could transform how mining companies operate while protecting the environment.
A Canadian river just became a legal person, protecting it from harm the same way laws protect you and me. Three new books reveal how treating nature as alive—not just as resources—is sparking real conservation wins around the world.
One of the world's largest clean energy producers is exploring offshore wind power off Nova Scotia's coast, signaling a major expansion of renewable energy collaboration across Canadian provinces. The move could strengthen energy security and cut costs for millions while accelerating the region's clean energy goals.
Two energy giants just unlocked funding to build a massive wind farm in Québec that will power 44,000 homes and create over 300 jobs. The project marks a major step toward Canada's goal of adding 10,000 MW of clean wind energy by 2035.
Two anonymous musicians in polka-dot costumes and floppy-nosed masks went from Quebec underground to global phenomenon in weeks. Their experimental math rock is healing what AI-generated music broke.
Quebec and Manitoba are leading Canada's poverty reduction efforts, earning the only passing grades in a national report card that shows growing momentum for change. While challenges remain across the country, new legislation and coordinated efforts between governments and communities signal real progress ahead.
A charity golf tournament in Quebec just raised a record-breaking $1.5 million to support children and youth across Canada. The Air Canada Foundation's 14th annual event brought together 375 people and over 100 sponsors for its biggest fundraising success yet.
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