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The government of Sept-Îles, Quebec, Canada, declares a state of emergency and orders the evacuation of more than 10,000 residents following a series of wildfires in the eastern part of the country.
2023-06-2

Quebec announces plans to impose a "significant" tax on those who are not vaccinated against COVID-19, with exemptions for those who have legitimate medical exemptions from taking the vaccine. However, few additional details were revealed on a policy which would be a first in Canada.
2022-01-11

Quebec reports a new single-day record of 1,480 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the province to 139,643. The province also surpasses 7,000 total deaths from COVID-19.
2020-11-28

Quebec company Medicago announces it has found a COVID-19 vaccine candidate, and hopes to begin human testing this summer.
2020-03-13

As the heat wave in Quebec comes to an end, the death toll rises to 54.
2018-07-6

Quebec-based Valeant Pharmaceuticals International cut all ties with Philidor Rx Services. This comes in the wake of recent revelations that Valeant was looking to acquire Philidor, a relationship that raised questions from various quarters. Valeant is the subject of U.S. federal investigations.
2015-10-30

Quebec premier Jean Charest calls a general election for September 2012 amidst student protests against tuition fee increases. [http:--www.thespec.com-news-canada-article-772678--quebec-election-set-for-sept-4 ("Hamilton Spectator")]date=April 2020
2012-08-2

After four days of negotiations with student leaders, the Quebec government pulls out of talks meant to end a mass student protest against tuition fees. Demonstrations have been ongoing since February 13, with more than 150,000 students on strike.
2012-05-31