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Believe it or not, Quebec ranks among Canada's cheapest provinces to live in 2025

It might be hard to believe, but Quebec is one of the most affordable provinces in Canada to live in 2025. Despite soaring inflation and its reputation for high taxes, la belle province still manages to offer a balance of low living costs and a high quality of life that's tough to beat.

According to MovingWaldo's new ranking of the top 7 cheapest provinces to live in Canada with the best quality of life, Quebec shines as one of the best places to stretch your dollar while enjoying vibrant cities, diverse housing options and top-notch public services.

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These 5 Netflix Movies & TV Shows Were Filmed In Quebec

When it comes to some of the most popular Netflix Canada TV shows and films, you won't believe just how many are filmed in Canada, let alone in Quebec. While the prices may have gone up, we all know that we won't be giving up Netflix any time soon, so you can actually watch them now.

From rom coms to French comedies to a few dramas, Netflix managed to film in various locations across Quebec including Montreal, Lanaudière, and the Laurentians, to name a few — and here's which films to look out for!

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Québec City Is Actually The Perfect Spot For A Summer Staycation & Here's Why

As the world gradually begins to reopen, you might be itching to head out on an adventure. Thankfully, Québec City's lively culture, vibrant history and many attractions make it one of the province's most sought-after staycation spots this summer. 

Just a stone's throw away from Montreal, Québec City and its European charm might make you feel like you're on a different continent — minus the travel, expense and crowds. And this summer, the city promises to be better than ever with a season-long lineup of outdoor activities, new urban developments and more.

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Quebec Police Will Be Cracking Down On Speeders & Reckless Drivers This Weekend

Quebec police will be patrolling the highways and streets this next week in order to "take intensive action against drivers who violate the Highway Safety Code," according to a press release shared with Narcity and MTL Blog.

Operation VITESSE (speed), taking place between June 11 and 17, is a collaboration between police forces, including the SPVM and Sûreté du Québec (SQ), and the SAAQ, who say that the pandemic has led to more dangerous road behaviour.

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This 19-Room Quebec Home For Sale Under $200,000 Is Actually An Old General Store (PHOTOS)

This Quebec home for sale could be a deal for anyone looking to get out of the city and own a treasured piece of local history.

The home, an hour outside Quebec City in the Chaudière-Appalaches town of Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière, used to function as the neighbourhood general store, realtor William Boutin told MTL Blog.

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A New Study Shows Quebec Smoking Trends & Millennials Still Use Cigarettes Over Vapes

A new study by the Institut de la statistique du Québec breaks down the percentage of Quebecers who smoke cigarettes versus the percentage who vape. Did you know that the percentage of Quebecers aged 25 to 34 who smoke cigarettes is three times higher than the percentage that vapes? 

In all, 13,553 Quebecers aged 15 and older answered the survey, conducted on behalf of the health ministry between July and November 2020. 

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Oka Beach Reduced Its Capacity By 85% Today After Evacuating Masses Of Rule Breakers

Oka National Park in Quebec announced on Facebook that it would be limiting its maximum capacity to 750 people today after evacuating masses of beach-goers on May 19.

Simon Boivin, media relations manager for the Société des établissements de plein air du Québec (SÉPAQ), told Narcity Québec that while the official opening of the beach was scheduled for May 22, the park was able to provide supervision and open earlier.

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This 6-Bedroom Quebec Home For Sale Costs Less Than A Typical Montreal Condo (PHOTOS)

This home for sale in Shawinigan looks like it belongs in a 1940s cartoon. 

The six-bedroom (!) house is on the market for $245,000. For the record, that's less than the price of a typical Montreal condo.

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A Viral Video Shows Billy Karaoke Crashing A Press Conference But The Gov't Says It's Fake

A viral video depicting Quebec's very own 'Billy Karaoke' interrupting Premier François Legault's press conference has made waves on social media — but as it turns out, it's not real. At least, according to the government, it's not.

The video, published on Billy's Instagram on May 12, has garnered over 28,000 views. It shows him replacing the Quebec Sign Language (QSL) interpreter and singing karaoke — albeit muted — while someone tries to forcibly remove him. 

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Jolin-Barrette Calls For An End To 'Widespread' 'Institutional Bilingualism' In Quebec

During a press conference announcing sweeping changes to Quebec's French-language charter, Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette called for "an end" to "institutional bilingualism" in Quebec, which he suggested has become "widespread" in the State apparatus.

"The protection and enhancement of the French language must become a matter for the State," he said at a Thursday press conference. "French must be the language of administration, of course, but also of legislation and justice."

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Québec Solidaire's Plan To Protect French Would Ban The 'Requirement Of English' For Jobs

Much like the Quebec Liberals and the CAQ, Québec Solidaire recently released its own 21-point plan to protect and promote the French language titled the "Orange Book," which includes a plan to prohibit "the requirement of English in hiring, unless it is demonstrated that this knowledge is indispensable for the job sought."

This "Orange Book," presented by Quebéc Solidaire MNA Ruba Ghazal, features "21 ambitious proposals to strengthen the place of French in the workplace and in education, but also to facilitate the francization and inclusion of newcomers to Quebec society."

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This Quebec Home For Sale Has Sea Views & Somehow Costs Less Than $300,000 (PHOTOS)

Gaspésie is one of Quebec's most popular tourist regions. But if you're considering a more permanent move to the legendary peninsula, check out this charming four-bedroom home for sale in Percé.

The home sits on 26 acres of land and commands stunning views of the landscape and Gulf of Saint Lawrence in the distance.

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