Nineteen companies and organizations are launching the On se serre les coudes initiative, a movement to promote buying local as the pandemic takes a toll on the province’s economy. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] The collective campaign aims to help businesses get through the crisis and show the variety and quality of products made in Quebec.

The 19 companies and organizations bought advertising exclusively in Quebec media, which is also suffering from the effects of the pandemic.

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Trucker protests: Trudeau says government has helped people grappling with demonstrations in Alberta, Ottawa ‘every step of the way’

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Alberta Premier Jason Kenney explains timing of vaccine passport ending

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Edmonton exploring its own municipal restrictions exemption program

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COVID-19: City committee votes against exploring vaccine passport program just for Calgary

The City of Calgary will not be implementing its own COVID-19 vaccine passport program — at least for now — after a city committee voted against exploring the idea on Wednesday. Adam MacVicar reports.

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Alberta businesses divided over vaccine passport elimination

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Goodell: NFL won’t tolerate racism, vows changes amid Dolphins fallout

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Snoop Dogg takes over Death Row Records, label that launched his career

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Central Bucks West choir director charged with recording former student as he undressed

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Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi dead at 47

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More than 56,000 boosters given yesterday; 306 community cases; 12 in hospital

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Almost all restrictions affecting Alberta children gone soon

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Windsor asks for help to end protest

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Oscars 2022: Surprising COVID-19 Vaccine Info Revealed

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Valentine’s Day deals to get back at your ex

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Coronavirus outbreak: Quebec to give ‘transparent’ model projections on Tuesday

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Quebec government cracks down on public gatherings

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Coronavirus outbreak: Quebec to increase wages of workers in contact with COVID-19 patients

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Quebec, Montreal enforce more measures to stop coronavirus spread

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Coronavirus: Quebec to provide update on COVID-19 response

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Coronavirus: Montreal public health releases COVID-19 numbers, breaks down cases by region

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Quebec unveils $133M in emergency funding for seniors residences in fight against COVID-19

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Coronavirus outbreak: Quebec cases rise to 2,840, deaths remain at 22

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Coronavirus outbreak: 342 new cases in Quebec, provincial total of 2,840

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Quebec calls for volunteers during health crisis as coronavirus deaths climb to 8

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Coronavirus outbreak: Legault calls for volunteers amid COVID-19 pandemic

Quebec Premier François Legault on Thursday urged residents to consider volunteering to help the elderly and other residents who may have difficulty with things like buying groceries during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Quebec to provide update as tighter restrictions take hold to curb coronavirus spread

The Legault government is expected to provide an update Thursday afternoon on the novel coronavirus pandemic sweeping the province.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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