Quebec’s construction holiday kicks off Friday

Quebec’s construction holiday kicks off Friday

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“It's very important so we can rest from the job,” says construction worker Pedro Arruda, ahead of the two-week annual construction holiday in Quebec. Tehosterihens Deer reports.

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