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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.
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.
SiriusXM Canada just opened applications for a major competition that gives emerging Francophone musicians a shot at $25,000, performances at Quebec's top festivals, and a showcase in Paris. The search for Canada's next French-language music star is on.
A new nationwide competition is giving emerging French-language musicians in Canada a shot at stardom, international stages, and serious cash prizes. The Nouvelles Ondes program opens doors to Paris performances and major Quebec festivals.
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.
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.
A 339-mile underground transmission line from Canada to Queens will deliver enough clean hydropower to supply one million New York City homes starting this spring. The $6 billion project creates the longest buried transmission line in North America.
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.
A youth hockey team from Kazakhstan just won one of the world's most prestigious tournaments, defeating Canada on home ice. The Astana Team's victory at the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament marks a first for the Central Asian nation.
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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 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.
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.