Everyday Life

Tips, tricks, and practical know-how for everyday life in Quebec.

Everyday Life · October 23, 2026PHP flaw: which Quebec public websites are still downA worldwide software flaw shut the SAQ, SAAQ and STM websites on October 21. What's back, what isn't, and how to get things done meanwhile.

Everyday Life · October 21, 2026Community mailboxes: which Quebec areas, and whenCanada Post is ending door-to-door delivery for 4 million addresses. Sept-Îles goes first this month; Laval, Longueuil and Quebec City follow in 2027.

Everyday Life · October 17, 2026Remembrance Day Isn't a Quebec Statutory HolidayRemembrance Day falls on a Wednesday in 2026. Who gets the day off, who works as usual, and why so many people wear a red poppy.

Everyday Life · October 9, 2026Thanksgiving Monday: Pay, Stores and Road ClosuresMonday, October 12, 2026 is a statutory holiday in Quebec. Your rights if you work, what stays open, and the closures around the La Fontaine tunnel.

Everyday Life · October 9, 2026Honey or Fermented Ginger: Do Not Eat ItQuebec's agriculture ministry warns against eating the jarred ginger sold by Ferme Pomme D'Amour, in Honfleur, until October 7, 2026.

Everyday Life · October 9, 2026Deer and Moose on the Road: Take Care This FallOctober and November are among the riskiest months to hit a deer or moose in Quebec. The right reflexes behind the wheel.

Everyday Life · October 9, 2026Raccoon Rabies: Traps Set in Montérégie, Oct. 13–23Quebec is trapping, vaccinating and releasing raccoons in five South Shore towns. What residents should do, and what to do after a bite.

Everyday Life · October 9, 2026Solidarity Week: Ways to Help Close to HomeFrom October 11 to 17, 2026, Quebec invites everyone to lend a hand: volunteering, donations, time with someone who is isolated.

Everyday Life · October 9, 2026A Lot for a Cottage: Quebec's Draw Is OpenUntil November 2, 2026, Quebec is holding a draw for 125 vacation lots to lease on public land. Who can enter, what it costs, and how it works.

Everyday Life · October 8, 2026Montreal Fall Leaves: Each Borough Has Its Own RulesMontreal doesn't collect fall leaves on the same day or the same way everywhere. How to find your schedule and what to put them in.

Everyday Life · October 8, 2026Pedestrian Month: What Quebec Asks of DriversOctober is Pedestrian Month. The SAAQ is reminding drivers of the habits that protect people on foot as the days get shorter.

Everyday Life · September 20, 20264 Boroughs Moving to Bi-Weekly Garbage CollectionAhuntsic-Cartierville, Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension, L'Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève and Pierrefonds-Roxboro are moving to bi-weekly pickup this fall.

Everyday Life · September 20, 2026Blue-Collar Strike September 22–28 in Ahuntsic-CartiervilleSome borough services will be suspended for a week — here's what's affected and what keeps running.

Everyday Life · September 20, 2026Heating: There Is No Legal Date to Turn It OnYou may have heard of an « October 15 » rule. The law sets no such date — the real rule is about temperature, not the calendar.

Everyday Life · September 19, 2026Ticket Resale & Subscriptions: New Rules in QuebecSince September 12, an easy-to-find cancellation button for online subscriptions, and tighter rules for reselling show tickets.

Everyday Life · Updated September 19, 2026From October 5, 2026: free repairs for appliances and electronics that break too soonA new legal 'good working order' warranty covers free repair of a fridge, washer, TV or phone for several years.

Everyday Life · Updated September 9, 2026Unpaid Hydro Bill: Your Options, No Winter Cut-OffBetween December 1 and March 31, Hydro-Québec won't cut power for non-payment in an electrically heated home. A payment plan beats an ignored bill.

Everyday Life · Updated September 9, 2026Fake calls from 'the tax agency' or 'immigration': how to spot the scam and not payThe CRA and IRCC never ask you to pay by gift card or cryptocurrency, or for banking details by text. A call that threatens you is a scam: hang up.

Everyday Life · Updated October 17, 2026Flu and COVID-19: Who Gets the Free Vaccine This Fall, and How to BookNew in 2026: the flu vaccine is no longer free for everyone. Free doses are reserved for at-risk groups. Appointments have been open on Clic Santé since October 13.

Everyday Life · Updated September 9, 2026Online passport scam: charges laid against fake passport servicesThe Competition Bureau has laid criminal charges against websites that posed as official Government of Canada passport services.

Everyday Life · August 13, 2026Online passport renewal: now open to all eligible adultsSince July 28, eligible adults can renew their Canadian passport online, with no cap on the number of applications.

Everyday Life · August 13, 2026QPP: the retirement pension supplement calculation is delayedRetraite Québec is calculating the retirement pension supplement later than planned: no action needed, amounts will be paid retroactively.

Everyday Life · August 13, 2026Welcome tax 2027: the bracket thresholds are going upFor 2027, the amounts used to set the welcome tax brackets rise to $64,400 and $322,600.

Everyday Life · Updated September 9, 2026Propose Subsidized Housing to PSLQ-Eligible Tenants in Quebec and Secure Up to 5-Year AgreementsLandlords renting to tenants eligible for the Quebec Rent Supplement (PSLQ) can get up to $20,000 in damage reimbursement and a three-month rent guarantee.

Everyday Life · July 27, 2026Electric Scooters in Quebec: 25 km/h Is the LimitQuebec is relaunching its e-scooter safety campaign. A reminder of the rules for riding legally — speed, age, helmet, and where you can ride.

Everyday Life · Updated September 9, 2026Clocks Fall Back on November 1, 2026 in QuebecStandard time returns overnight October 31 to November 1, 2026. What to do, and where Quebec's debate on ending the switch stands.

Everyday Life · July 22, 2026Montreal Snow Removal: How to Avoid Getting Towed This WinterOrange signs announce snow-clearing. Miss the deadline and your car is towed and ticketed. Here's how it works.

Everyday Life · Updated September 29, 2026RAMQ: Waiting Period and Health Card for NewcomersRegister on arrival, plan for up to three months of waiting, and know who's exempt: the basics of Quebec health insurance.

Everyday Life · Updated September 9, 2026Deposit Return: $0.10 or $0.25 per ContainerQuebec's deposit system is expanding in three phases. What you're already paying without realizing it, and how to get it back.

Everyday Life · Updated September 9, 2026Change of Address: Notify 7 Agencies at OnceThe Service québécois de changement d'adresse notifies seven departments and agencies in a single free step.

Everyday Life · July 16, 2026Mandatory winter tires: what to know before December 1In Quebec, winter tires are mandatory from December 1 to March 15. Here's the rule and how to comply.

Everyday Life · Updated September 9, 2026Back-to-School 2026: Enrolling Your Child in QuebecThe 2026-2027 year starts in late August. Here's how to enrol a child in public school as a newcomer.