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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.
Manitoba just created a groundbreaking judicial role focused entirely on healing relationships with Indigenous communities. Judge Jerilee Ryle, an Anishinaabe woman, will bridge cultures and help rebuild trust in a justice system that has long failed Indigenous people.
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.
Manitoba is turning trade tensions into good deeds, donating $4 million from American alcohol sales to children's charities. The province pulled U.S. liquor during trade disputes but kept selling inventory to fund local causes.
University of Manitoba researchers have created the world's first dual-mode imaging system combining ultrasound and microwave technology for safer, more comfortable breast cancer screening. Human trials could begin later this year if regulatory approvals come through.
Tannis Richardson turned personal tragedy into a movement that raised $8 million and made Manitoba the best province in Canada for diabetes device coverage. Her half-century of dedication just changed life for 300,000 Canadians living with type 1 diabetes.
Manitoba's new poverty reduction plan focuses on helping young children, youth leaving foster care, and seniors—and local organizations say it's already aligned with the progress they're seeing. Community groups now hope for provincial funding to expand programs that are breaking cycles of hardship.
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 driver's quick action saved a rare Northern Hawk Owl after a vehicle collision near Richer, Manitoba. Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre is now working to heal the bird's fractured wing so she can return to the wild.
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.
Children in Brandon's Spanish-speaking community received brand-new winter coats from the Knights of Columbus, many of them newcomers to Canada facing their first prairie winter. The donation marks the launch of a new Spanish-language council bringing Catholic charity to Manitoba's growing Hispanic community.
A peer support group for men in rural Manitoba is expanding to a second city after 26 men showed up to its first meeting, immediately opening up about suicide, depression, and isolation. The Southeast Men's Group is proving that creating safe spaces for men to connect can transform lives in communities where resources are scarce.
A tiny four-person team in Manitoba is 3D printing a massive 9-metre marine dinosaur that sat in storage for 40 years. They're saving $120,000 by doing it themselves with five printers running nonstop for months.
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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