#ICYMI: Roberge under fire, Legault on Canadians, linguistic charter reforms, more

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Education Minister Jean-François Roberge has come under fire again, this time after Radio-Canada uncovered emails showing public health officials had only a few hours to review the quality protocols of the air in schools. Andy Riga has details in today’s live blog, along with more pandemic news and a vaccination guide. Read it here.

In the news from Quebec

Legault flounders in the Habs

Prime Minister François Legault says it is unfortunate that the Montreal Canadiens do not have more Quebeckers on the team. A day after the Canadiens clinched a playoff berth, Legault said that while he’s happy his favorite team is heading into the playoffs, he wants senior management to work harder to attract players from the Quebec, because it is clear that there is talent. Read the full report.

The language charter reforms will be tabled on Thursday

The Legault government will table its long-awaited reforms to the Charter of the French language on Thursday. Senior government officials confirmed Tuesday evening to the Montreal Gazette that the government of the Coalition Avenir Québec will proceed after having published a formal notice of its plan on the Order Paper Wednesday of the National Assembly. Read the full report.

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‘Holidays rhyme with liberation’

Citizens can expect a better summer this year as Quebec slowly but surely crosses the third wave of COVID-19, Premier François Legault said on Tuesday, urging young Quebecers to make their vaccination appointments . Read the full report.

PQ and Liberals blame COVID

The leaders of Quebec’s two oldest political parties blame the pandemic and the lack of media visibility for their sad position in public opinion, reports Philip Authier of Quebec. Read the full report.

In the news of Montreal

Bones on Mother’s Grave

Kim Vyboh and her sister expect part of their mother’s grave at Notre-Dame-des-Neiges cemetery to have been dug up by groundhogs during their visit on Mother’s Day, but none of them never expected what they found this year: human bones. Read the full report.

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The mayor of the borough bows out

After three terms as mayor of Rosemont РLa Petite-Patrie, Fran̤ois Croteau announced Tuesday that he would not seek a fourth term in the municipal elections in November. In an emotional press conference, Croteau said he was lucky to have been mayor and will be missed by his constituents. Read the full report.

After thought: no picnic table fees

After a public outcry, the City of Dorval reversed its decision to charge a reservation fee to use the picnic tables at Pine Beach and Walters parks along Lakeshore Drive. Read the full report.

Volcanoes monitoring center in our city

Following the eruption of the La Soufrière volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of Saint-Vincent, the Montreal Gazette wondered: who is monitoring volcanic activity in Canada – if there is any at all – and who is on guard if volcanic activity elsewhere in Canada the world could affect Canadians? There are nine Volcanic Ash Advisory Centers (VAACs) around the world, one of which is in Montrealers’ own backyard. Read the full report.