MONTRÉAL, June 26, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - Summer has finally arrived!  Dr. Richard Massé, the director of public health at Montréal's health and social services agency, would like to wish all Montrealers a very happy summer. He also wishes to share seven tips to prevent health problems that occur mostly in the summer. Tip #1: Develop good habits When it's very hot, some people's health can deteriorate: older adults, people with chronic diseases, mental health conditions, and drug or alcohol addiction problems. […]

QUEBEC CITY, June 25, 2014 / CNW Telbec / - The member for Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and spokesman of the official opposition in housing, Carole Poirier , denounced the liberal cuts in various programs to support the home improvement that will affect particular persons with disabilities and low-income households in rural areas. Indeed, the estimates of expenditure of Housing component revealed that the budget for the adaptation Program (RAAP) for the disabled would be reduced by two thirds, and that of RénoVillage program for […]

QUEBEC CITY, June 25, 2014 / CNW Telbec / - The Minister of Transport and Minister responsible for the Montreal region, Robert Poëti, welcomes the ratification today by the governments of Canada and Quebec, the new Fund agreement of the gas tax. This administrative agreement, which covers the period from 1 st April 2014 to 1 st April 2024, defines the roles and responsibilities of the parties relating to the administration of the Fund tax on gasoline. As announced today, the Government of Quebec will have $ […]