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Check your tickets: Loto-Québec's looking for 5 big winners who don't even know it yet

If you've got old lottery tickets lying around, now might be the time to check them. Loto-Québec is currently searching for five winners who still haven't claimed their prizes, and some of them could be worth a fortune.

It happens more than you think — like in the case of Sandra Turrin, a woman from the Laurentians who found a $500,000 ticket while cleaning out her garage earlier this year.

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Stores in these 3 Quebec regions will soon be open later on weekends

If you've ever tried to squeeze in a bit of shopping on a Sunday evening in Quebec, you've likely hit a wall — literally. Most stores close by 5 p.m., leaving weekend nights a retail dead zone. But that's about to change in three regions of the province.

Starting in October, a new one-year pilot project from the Quebec government will allow non-food businesses in Laval, Gatineau, and Saint-Georges-de-Beauce to stay open until 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. It's part of a broader effort to make Quebec's retail sector more competitive and better aligned with modern consumer habits.

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Americans are getting emotional after this heartwarming Quebec tourism ad went viral

Relations between the United States and Canada are a little rocky at the moment, but one corner of Quebec is offering Americans something a lot softer: a hug.

A short tourism ad from Quebec's Eastern Townships is making waves online — and if the comments are any indication, it’s already melting hearts across the border.

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Montreal ranked high among Canada's best cities but a smaller Quebec spot stole the show

Montreal may be a foodie paradise and festival capital, but it still couldn't edge out its historic sibling when it came time for Travel + Leisure readers to pick their favourite city in the country.

The publication just dropped the results of its annual World's Best Awards for 2025, using the results to narrow down their readers' five favourite cities in Canada in 2025 five favourite cities in Canada in 2025. Rankings were based on things like landmarks, culture, food, friendliness, shopping, and overall value. The final scores were averages of all those categories.

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A massive Tim Hortons lawsuit was just approved and some Quebecers could get over $74K

A class action lawsuit against Tim Hortons has officially been authorized in Quebec, and it could lead to significant compensation for customers who received a misleading email during the 2024 Roll Up to Win contest.

The case, filed by Montreal law firm LPC Avocats, centres on an incident in March and April 2024, when roughly 500,000 people received an email from an official Tim Hortons address claiming they'd won a brand-new powerboat and trailer worth $64,000. The messages, complete with recipients' names, appeared authentic, and many believed they had won.

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Quebec restaurants can officially charge you for ditching a reservation starting this month

Flaking on your restaurant reservation in Quebec could soon cost you.

Starting July 17, restaurants across the province will be allowed to charge a $10 no-show fee when customers fail to show up for a reservation — but only if a few conditions are met.

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Multiple food items have been recalled in Quebec, including mushrooms and ground meat

If you've picked up groceries in Quebec recently, you might want to double-check your fridge and pantry. Multiple food products have been recalled across the province due to health and safety concerns, according to new alerts from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Quebec's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ).

The affected items include everything from mushrooms and frozen treats to deli meats and flavoured oils, with risks ranging from undeclared allergens to possible bacterial contamination.

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Canadians are leaving the country in record numbers but Quebecers are staying put

More Canadians packed their bags and left the country in 2024 than in any other year since the 1960s — but people in Quebec didn't seem to get the memo.

According to new data from Statistics Canada, 106,134 people emigrated from Canada last year, the highest number of departures since 1967. The number marks a 3% jump from 2023 and highlights a growing trend of Canadians seeking opportunities elsewhere, whether it's for cheaper rent, better weather, or a fresh start abroad.

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Average salaries in Canada just went up — Here's how Quebec compares

Feeling like your paycheque doesn't stretch as far as it used to? You're not alone. But according to new data from Statistics Canada, wages across the country are going up, just not equally everywhere.

In its latest report on employment and earnings, Statistics Canada revealed the average weekly wage in Canada rose 4.4% in April 2025, landing at $1,297.44. That works out to roughly $67,467 per year before taxes.

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A convicted killer has escaped from a prison near Montreal — Here's what we know

A man serving a life sentence for second-degree murder has escaped from a federal prison just outside Montreal.

According to a news release from Correctional Service Canada (CSC), 56-year-old Richard Plourde was reported missing from the minimum-security unit at Archambault Institution in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, about an hour north of the city. The escape was discovered during the 11 p.m. inmate count on Sunday, June 22.

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Quebec is giving parents over $120 per child next month — Here's when you can expect it

If you're already receiving Quebec's family allowance, you're in for a nice surprise next month.

On July 2, eligible parents will automatically receive an extra $124 per child, thanks to a one-time payment from Retraite Québec called the Supplément pour l'achat de fournitures scolaires (School Supplies Supplement). The best part? You don't need to do anything to get it.

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Gas could finally get cheaper in Quebec now that this 28-year-old rule is gone

If you've ever wondered why gas in Quebec rarely dips as low as in other provinces, it might have had something to do with a little-known rule that's been around since 1997. But as of this week, that's officially over.

Over the weekend, Quebec eliminated its longstanding floor price for fuel — a rule that set a legal minimum price gas stations couldn't go below. The government says removing it will boost competition and could lead to lower prices at the pump.

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