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Montréal & Québec

Québec highlights winter as the best season for long-term radon testing

Québec’s public-health guidance says radon cannot be seen or smelled and recommends long-term home testing during the heating season.

Nov 3, 2026 1 min read

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Pointe-Claire begins soil boring at three green spaces this week

Soil boring is scheduled this week near Maywood and Duke-of-Kent, Newton Square Park and Seigniory Park.

Nov 3, 2026 1 min read

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West Island

Pointe-Claire recycling pickup continues Tuesday in District 4

Pointe-Claire says unfinished recycling collection in District 4 should be completed Tuesday, November 3.

Nov 3, 2026 1 min read

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Business

Bank of Canada seeks feedback on open-banking accreditation rules

The Bank of Canada is consulting on its first draft supervisory guidelines for participants in consumer-driven banking.

Nov 3, 2026 1 min read

Montréal & Québec.

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Montréal & Québec

Québec highlights winter as the best season for long-term radon testing

Québec’s public-health guidance says radon cannot be seen or smelled and recommends long-term home testing during the heating season.

Nov 3, 2026 1 min read

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Montréal & Québec

Québec regional report shows job vacancies halved since 2022

A new Institut de la statistique du Québec report tracks sharp declines in vacancies, population aging and regional economic differences.

Nov 3, 2026 1 min read

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Montréal & Québec

L’Île-des-Sœurs library renamed for Kim Yaroshevskaya

Verdun has renamed the L’Île-des-Sœurs library in honour of Québec artist Kim Yaroshevskaya.

Nov 3, 2026 1 min read