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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1616, Samuel de Champlain returns to Quebec. In 1924, Brett Somers, Canadian-American actress and singer (died 2007) was born. In 1932, Jean-Guy Talbot, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (died 2024) was born. In 1962, Gaétan Duchesne, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2007) was born. In 1963, Al MacInnis, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1967, Guy Favreau, Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician, 28th Canadian Minister of Justice (born 1917) passed away. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1979, Claude Wagner, Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician (born 1925) passed away. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2009, Reg Fleming, Canadian-American ice hockey player (born 1936) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Quebec introducing new rules targeting inadequately trained Ontario truck drivers
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MONTRÉAL — The Quebec government says it is tightening the rules to curb dangerous trucking, particularly for drivers from Ontario. As of today, truck drivers from Ontario with less than two years experience on the road who want to move to Quebec will have to pass a driving exam with Quebec’s auto insurance board to [] The post Quebec introducing new rules targeting inadequately trained Ontario truck drivers appeared first on Loonie Politics.
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CityNews Montreal
· Jul 9, 2026
Quebec tightens rules for Ontario-trained truck drivers with less experience
Anybody that drives a truck that has not been evaluated property Quebec announces two new measures to curb dangerous trucking, particularly with regard to inadequately trained Ontario drivers. Starting this Thursday, Ontario truck drivers with less than two years of experience who wish to move to Quebec and exchange their Ontario licence for a Quebec [] The post Quebec tightens rules for Ontario-trained truck drivers with less experience appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Global News
· Jul 10, 2026
Quebec tightens licence transfers for some Ontario truck drivers after crashes
Ontario Class 1 drivers with less than two years of heavy-truck driving experience must now pass a practical road test before obtaining a Quebec licence.
Daily Mail
· Jun 27, 2026
REVEALED: Drivers can take to the road aged 16 - if they are on benefits
REVEALED: Drivers can take to the road aged 16 - if they are on benefits
Nepal News
· Jun 27, 2026
अरनिको राजमार्ग रातमा १५ दिन बन्द गरिने
काभ्रे। स्तरोन्नति भइरहेको अरनिको राजमार्गअन्तर्गत धुलिखेल-खावा खण्डलाई तीव्रता दिन असार तेस्रो सातादेखि १५ दिन रातको समयमा सवारीसाधन आवागमनमा रोक लगाइने भएको छ। जिल्ला सुरक्षा समितिले यो खण्डमा यही २२ असारदेखि ४ साउनसम्म रातको समयमा पूर्णतः सवारीसाधनको आवागमन बन्द गरिने जनाएको हो। सडक कालोपत्र गर्ने सम्बन्धमा उल्लेखित अवधिमा टिपर र मालवाहक ठूला ट्रकलाई पूर्णतः प्रवेशमा निषेध []
Toronto Sun
· Jul 2, 2026
‘Driver behaviour’ the issue, not new highway speeds of 110 km/h
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Knewz
· Jun 25, 2026
Intoxicated Michigan driver, 49, charged in fatal crash, killing teen parents of 5-month-old baby
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Related coverage for "Quebec introducing new rules targeting inadequately trained Ontario truck drivers": CityNews Montreal — Quebec tightens rules for Ontario-trained truck drivers with less experience. Global News — Quebec tightens licence transfers for some Ontario truck drivers after crashes. Daily Mail — REVEALED: Drivers can take to the road aged 16 - if they are on benefits. Nepal News — अरनिको राजमार्ग रातमा १५ दिन बन्द गरिने. Toronto Sun — ‘Driver behaviour’ the issue, not new highway speeds of 110 km/h. Knewz — Intoxicated Michigan driver, 49, charged in fatal crash, killing teen parents of 5-month-old baby