Quebec government puts end to oil and gas exploration on Anticosti Island

QUEBEC -- The Quebec government announced Friday there won't be any further oil and gas exploration on Anticosti Island, putting the controversial drilling project to rest. Natural Resources Minister Pierre Arcand said a decision was taken to protect the island's natural character and support its bid to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which the province has formally backed. -- More...

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