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montreal weather

Quebec's December weather forecast is out & it's looking cold, wet and downright chaotic

If you thought November felt like a preview of winter weather, December is about to deliver the full version.

The Farmer's Almanac has released its December 2025 outlook for Quebec, and the month is shaping up to be a mix of slush, snow and sudden cold snaps. After a (mostly) pleasant and mild fall, winter is about to arrive in full force.

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This is your last chance to get money from Quebec's $500M bread lawsuit — no receipt needed

If you bought packaged bread in Quebec anytime between 2001 and 2021, this is a reminder that you might be owed money from a massive $500 million class action settlement. And yes, you can still apply even if you don't have a single receipt.

Quebec residents have until December 12, 2025, to file a claim in what has become the largest price-fixing settlement in Canadian history. After that date, the window closes for good.

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Quebecers who bought Silk or Great Value milk could get money from a $6.5M class action

If you bought Silk or Great Value plant-based beverages last year, you may soon be able to claim money from a new Canada-wide settlement. A proposed $6.5 million fund is now before the Superior Court of Quebec, tied to the major recall that affected dozens of plant-based drinks in July 2024.

The case is being led out of Montreal, where the class action was first filed under the Quebec Superior Court. On November 17, 2025, the Court officially authorized the class action for settlement purposes, clearing the way for a possible payout to people across Canada who bought or drank the recalled products.

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Quebec's most stolen cars were revealed and drivers of these models should be on alert

You can lock your doors, throw a club on the steering wheel, and park under the brightest streetlight on the block, but cars are still disappearing throughout Quebec. And judging by the numbers, thieves keep going after the same types of vehicles again and again.

Équité Association just released its annual list of the most stolen vehicles across Canada, and once again, Quebec has its own set of favourites among thieves. Small and midsize SUVs with keyless entry systems continue to vanish in large numbers throughout the province, and 2024 was no different

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Your Quebec driver's license will cost double in 2026 — but some drivers get a discount

Quebec drivers will be paying a lot more to renew their Class 5 driver's licence next year. The SAAQ announced this week that the cost of a standard licence will nearly double in 2026, even with a built-in discount that applies only to people with a clean record.

On November 20, the provincial agency confirmed it will offer a 75% reduction on the regular licence fee in 2026. That sounds generous, but it still leaves most Class 5 drivers with a bill of $50 — almost twice the $26.25 charged this year.

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Your cell phone is going to ring like crazy in Quebec today — here's why

If you hear your cell phone making a racket this afternoon, don't panic. It's not an emergency, or even an alarm you forgot about — it's a scheduled province-wide test.

On Wednesday, November 19, Quebec's Public Security Ministry is running its annual test of Québec En Alerte, the system that sends emergency notifications to phones, TVs and radios across the province.

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Sour Puss liqueur is returning to SAQ shelves despite Quebec's boycott — here's why

Quebecers who've been missing Sour Puss can finally relax. The tangy, neon-coloured liqueur that disappeared from SAQ shelves due to the province's ongoing boycott of American-made alcohol is officially coming back. And this time, it'll be made right here in Montreal.

In a Tuesday press release, Phillips Distilling Company, the Minnesota-based owner of Sour Puss, confirmed that production of the liqueur will move entirely to Montreal in 2025. It's the first time in the brand's history that the product will be made in Canada, marking what the company calls a "strategic and economic move" to get closer to its main market.

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hydro-québec

Over 360,000 Quebec homes are still without power after heavy snow and freezing rain

Thousands of Quebecers are waking up in the dark on Tuesday after a messy mix of wet snow, rain, and strong winds caused widespread power outages across the province.

According to Hydro-Québec, more than 360,000 homes and businesses are without electricity as of 9:30 a.m., following the first major snowfall of the season in southern Quebec. What started as a picture-perfect November snowfall on Monday has quickly turned into a headache for many residents, with trees snapping under the weight of heavy, sticky snow.

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Maxi is now selling cellphone plans in Quebec… for about the price of a case of beer

Doing your grocery run at Maxi now comes with a new option in the aisle: a mobile phone plan.

This week, no name, the grocery brand known for its yellow packaging and budget-friendly items, teamed up with Bell to launch no name mobile in Quebec. The prepaid service is being introduced in nearly 200 Maxi stores across the province, with the full rollout expected by November 25.

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montreal jobs

Quebec's best workplaces were revealed & some companies got a 100% employee happiness score

If landing a job you actually enjoy is on your 2026 to-do list, this new data could help.

Greatplacetowork.ca has released its annual list of the Best Workplaces in Quebec for 2025, highlighting over 70 companies where employees say they feel valued, supported and proud to work.

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canada child benefit

Quebec parents can get up to $666 per child from the Canada Child Benefit in November

If you're raising kids in Quebec, another round of payments from the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is on its way. And for some families, that could mean up to $666 per child hitting your bank account this month.

If you're wondering when your cheque is arriving or how to apply for the benefit, here's what you need to know.

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Quebec's fall time change is a few days away — Here's when to set your clocks back

It's almost that time of year again when Quebecers get a little more sleep and a lot less daylight.

The switch from daylight saving time to standard time happens next week, marking the return of darker evenings and earlier sunsets across the province. Like most Canadians, Quebecers still move their clocks twice a year, even though the idea of scrapping the practice keeps coming up.

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