Floodwaters on a rampage: torrential rain in Quebec leaves chaos in its wake

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Torrential rains hit Quebec's Saguenay region on Jul 19, 1996, causing heavy flooding and mud slides. Ten people were killed, including two children, and damages could run as high as $450 million. It was the worst natural disaster to hit Quebec ever. Relief efforts helped minimize the suffering.

Natural disasters, Floods, Disaster relief, Mudflows, Saguenay River

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A sour bite of the Big Apple: Quebec's Howard Galganov falls flat in New York

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Galganov failed to garner any significant attention or support for his anti-separatist cause during a recent visit to New York, NY. One small success was a positive meeting with Congressman Tom Campbell. Quebec sovereigntists were relieved about the poor results of Galganov's visit.

International relations, Sovereignty

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A man with a mission: Quebec's Howard Galganov fights for anglophone rights

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Galgonov lobbies full time to protect the English language in Quebec. The ad executive hopes to educate Americans that Parti Quebec is an ethnic nationalist party that will exclude its English-speaking citizens.

Cases, Political activity, Secession, Parti Quebecois, Bertrand, Guy

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