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12 storiesnewest firstlatest September 10, 2026
Residents of Rouyn‑Noranda raised pollution concerns about the century‑old copper smelter, prompting talks with the city, the smelting company and the Quebec National Assembly as both celebrate the 100‑year milestone.
Residents have brought pollution worries about the copper smelter to the Quebec National Assembly as the plant celebrates its centennial, prompting the city and the company to seek a compromise. The town’s century‑long relationship with the facility has alternated between support and opposition.
Residents have brought pollution concerns about the local copper smelter to the Quebec National Assembly as the city and plant mark a century of operation, prompting a search for compromise.
Local health experts in Rouyn-Noranda are urging Quebec's new government to keep the 2029 deadline for the Horne Smelter's arsenic emissions limit of 15 ng/m³, warning that further extensions could delay health benefits.
Local health experts in Rouyn‑Noranda are urging Quebec's incoming government to keep the 2029 arsenic emissions limit of 15 ng/m³ for the Horne Smelter, after a previous deferral by the former administration.
Local health experts in Rouyn‑Noranda are urging Quebec’s incoming government to keep the 2029 arsenic emissions limit of 15 ng/m³ for the Horne Smelter, arguing that the standard is vital for community health.
Canada and Quebec warned Glencore that the national critical minerals strategy does not exempt the Horne smelter from its environmental duties to Rouyn‑Noranda residents. The joint notice reinforces compliance with existing environmental regulations.
Rouyn‑Noranda celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2026 with citywide events organized by a local podcast, community groups and residents, honoring the town’s origins after the 1926 opening of the Noranda mine.
Rouyn-Noranda marks its 100th anniversary in 2026 with citywide celebrations, featuring a Quebec podcast, community groups and resident participation to honor the city’s founding and the Noranda mine’s historic role.
Charlie Rousseau contested a $40 parking ticket in Rouyn‑Noranda, citing difficulty using coin‑only meters due to limited hand mobility. Her dispute calls for more accessible payment methods at city parking meters.
Charlie Rousseau was fined $40 in Rouyn‑Noranda after an inaccessible coin‑operated parking meter prevented her from paying. The incident draws attention to outdated meters that pose challenges for people with limited dexterity in Quebec towns.
Charlie Rousseau challenged a $40 parking ticket in Rouyn‑Noranda after an old coin‑operated meter proved inaccessible for her, raising questions about the town’s outdated parking equipment.
