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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 1925, Sid Smith, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (died 2004) 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 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 tightens rules for Ontario-trained truck drivers with less experience
Narrative Analysis: Plain Folks
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.
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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.
Loonie Politics
· Jul 9, 2026
Quebec introducing new rules targeting inadequately trained Ontario truck drivers
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.
Western Standard
· Jul 7, 2026
BERNARDO: Paper bans, real bullets — the deadly delusion of Canada’s firearm prohibitions
Canadians are told that public safety depends on adding more restrictions to licenced firearm owners. Two recent Winnipeg Police Service cases raise a more practical question.
CityNews Montreal
· Jun 23, 2026
Quebec drivers cautioned ahead of ‘deadliest’ busy travel season
CAA-Quebec is warning drivers ahead of what it calls is the deadliest period on Quebec roads – between Saint-Jean-Baptiste and Labour Day. The organization is urging motorists to drive cautiously and follow safe driving practices on the eve of a busy travel season as 57 per cent of Quebecers surveyed by the company saying they [] The post Quebec drivers cautioned ahead of ‘deadliest’ busy travel season appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
CBC News
· Jul 9, 2026
Quebec requires new truck drivers from Ontario to take an exam
Following several collisions involving heavy vehicles, Quebec has announced new measures aimed at addressing the issue of inexperienced drivers from Ontario.
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
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Related coverage for "Quebec tightens rules for Ontario-trained truck drivers with less experience": Global News — Quebec tightens licence transfers for some Ontario truck drivers after crashes. Loonie Politics — Quebec introducing new rules targeting inadequately trained Ontario truck drivers. Western Standard — BERNARDO: Paper bans, real bullets — the deadly delusion of Canada’s firearm prohibitions. CityNews Montreal — Quebec drivers cautioned ahead of ‘deadliest’ busy travel season. CBC News — Quebec requires new truck drivers from Ontario to take an exam. Daily Mail — REVEALED: Drivers can take to the road aged 16 - if they are on benefits