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In the northern Appalachian Mountains, warmer weather is making alpine regions greener

If you visit Mount Jacques-Cartier in Québec’s Gaspésie National Park, you can expect to climb through a forest of spruce and fir trees along a trail lined with bunchberry flowers. As you approach the peak, the trees get shorter and disappear at the alpine zone, where the climate is harsh…

The Conversation · 4h ago

Does fandom for the rock duo ‘Angine de Poitrine’ signal a prog rock renaissance?

“Math rock” band Angine de Poitrine seems to be everywhere now: the Saguenay, Québec duo won two prestigious Polaris prizes on Sept. 22, and recently appeared on the United States-based Tonight Show and other international venues.

The Conversation · Sep 24

51st state of mind: As Alberta votes on independence, will Trump back separation?

In a few weeks, Albertans will be asked in a referendum whether they want the province to remain in Canada or move toward a second referendum on independence.

The Conversation · Sep 3

Québec’s Bill 9 doesn’t just ban symbols — it bans obligations

As of Sept. 1, Muslim students at Québec’s post-secondary colleges, known as CEGEPs, will have no place to perform their daily prayers. Jewish, Christian and Muslim independent schools may lose provincial funding. And group prayer in parks will require municipal permission.

The Conversation · Jul 21

How a comedian’s cruel jokes about a Québec teen triggered a national free speech battle

Although controversial comedians give audiences endless fodder for discussion and debate, “never punch down” is the golden rule for humour for many Canadians. So when the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in 2021 on a Québécois comedian’s jokes about singer Jérémy Gabriel, its judges challenged Canadians to consider what comedy…

The Conversation · Jul 6

PMET Advances On-Site Lithium Refining Strategy Through Technology Collaboration MOU with Mitsui and MWCC

MONTREAL, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- June 18, 2026 – Sydney, AustraliaHighlightsPMET has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui") and Microwave Chemical Co., Ltd. ("MWCC") to jointly evaluate the application of MWCC's proprietary microwave calcination technology to produce higher-value lithium products on-site…

AAP · Jun 17

Concept Study Identifies Potential Refining Pathway at Shaakichiuwaanaan to Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate

MONTREAL, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- June 15, 2026 – Sydney, Australia HighlightsConcept study completed evaluating future potential to process spodumene concentrate into a value-added lithium product, directly at the Shaakichiuwaanaan site.Following a structured review of seven processing flowsheet options to produce a "value added" lithium product, the study identified…

AAP · Jun 14

‘She should have seen it coming’: How radicalization policies put the burden on Muslim mothers

For several years now, the radicalization of young people has been making headlines. This phenomenon can be linked to the far-right movement, as we saw on May 30 in Shawinigan during a demonstration calling for a “White Québec,” or revolve around other forms of radicalism, including Islamist movements.

The Conversation · Jun 11

PMET Commences 2026 Summer-Fall Drill Campaign at the Shaakichiuwaanaan Property

MONTREAL, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- May 21, 2026 – Sydney, Australia HIGHLIGHTSMajor 2026 summer-fall exploration campaign underway at the Shaakichiuwaanaan Property in Québec, Canada, comprising approximately 45,000 m of drilling.The Shaakichiuwaanaan Camp has successfully reopened ahead of schedule, with critical restart activities now completed and exploration teams progressively remobilizing…

AAP · May 21

Women’s experiences are forgotten in research on childbirth and breastfeeding

In the field of reproductive medicine, there is high awareness of the quality of breast milk, neonatal indicators and risk profiles. But 20 per cent of women in the province of Québec describe coercive pressure, non-consensual acts or pain ignored while breastfeeding or childbirth.

The Conversation · May 14