Jacob Serebrin
The Montreal Gazette
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Focus on retaining nurses before recruiting nurses from other provinces: association
Poaching won’t solve anything unless working conditions are improved, it says. → Read More
Montreal 'smart factory' aims to demonstrate potential of warehouse automation
The $8-million facility is the fourth of its kind in the world, Deloitte says. → Read More
Quebecers are listening to less local music; artists hope Bill C-11 will change that
Quebec artists account for just 8% of streaming service plays in the province. → Read More
Researchers warn of bias as Montreal health network adopts AI to reduce wait times
The CHUM is testing an algorithm intended to help administrators plan emergency room staffing and accelerate the admission of patients. → Read More
Monkeypox 'almost eradicated' in Montreal, once epicentre of virus outbreak in Canada
But doctors warn it’s too early to declare victory. → Read More
Batshaw not implementing recommendations for Indigenous youth: advocate
Comments come in reaction to incident Inuk teenager allegedly put in isolation despite being in pain and needing emergency surgery. → Read More
In Quebec, the Queen's death raises questions about future of the monarchy in Canada
"We don’t know why this continues in Canada and we don’t know why this has been imposed on us in Quebec." → Read More
Liberals, CAQ, PQ criticize Québec solidaire's wealth tax proposal
Later Wednesday, it was Legault’s turn to come under fire after he made comments that appeared to link immigration with extremism. → Read More
WHO head tells Montreal AIDS conference progress on HIV at risk
“In almost every country, the gap between rich and poor is getting wider and the global cost of living crisis is diving more people into poverty,” says World… → Read More
As gas prices soar, Montreal's bike culture seen as a model for rest of the country
City is the cycling leader in North America — particularly because of its focus on building a contiguous network of bike lanes that are protected from the rest… → Read More
Quebec's use of notwithstanding clause for Bill 96 opens constitutional debate
The Quebec government, meanwhile, says its use of the clause is legitimate and necessary to protect laws that are supported by the majority of Quebecers. → Read More
COVID-19 is killing fewer people, but Quebec still reporting dozens of deaths daily
Quebec’s death rate remains the highest in the country. → Read More
With sovereignty off the table, Quebec Liberals struggling to connect with voters
Among francophone voters, a recent poll indicated the Liberals were tied for fourth at 11 per cent. → Read More
Frustration over COVID-19 restrictions boosts Quebec Conservatives ahead of fall vote
A poll last month suggested the Conservatives were in a tie for third place, with 14 per cent of respondents planning to vote for the party. → Read More
Quebec drops controversial COVID-19 isolation policy in seniors' residences
The preventive isolation policy had been criticized by family members who said their relatives’ health declined during the isolation period. → Read More
Nearly 50,000 Quebec students, more than 2,000 teachers absent because of COVID-19
Nearly 50,000 elementary and high-school students were absent from Quebec schools because of COVID-19 less than two weeks after in-person classes resumed. → Read More
Quebec's high January death toll partly due to slow booster campaign, experts say
Breadcrumb Trail Links * News * Local News Quebec's high January death toll partly due to slow booster campaign, experts say "It is disappointing because it was preventable" People line-up for COVID vaccine at the St-Laurent vaccination centre on Sainte-Croix boul. on Monday December 27, 2021. Photo by Pierre Obendrauf /Montreal Gazette Article content MONTREAL — January isn’t over, but with… → Read More
Advocates urge Quebec to reduce COVID isolation for seniors in care
“The question is ... whether preventive measures are worse than the actual infection.” → Read More
Quebec opposition says COVID-19 curfew a sign of government's failure
The curfew is Quebec’s second of the pandemic. A previous curfew, announced in early January 2021, was in place for nearly five months. → Read More
Supreme Court ruling could change how human rights law is applied in Quebec
“Discrimination cannot turn out to be a catch-all for anything that somebody does not like.” → Read More