Montreal
On the sixth day of the encampment in support of Gaza at McGill University’s downtown campus, two protests took place on the school’s grounds: one in support of the demonstration and one against it. People…
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Quebec Premier François Legault is asking police to intervene regarding the pro-Palestinian encampment at McGill University. “I will still let the police decide when and how they do that, but the…
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Community groups representing Montreal’s Chinatown are calling on all three levels of government as well as local hotels and businesses to address a rise in what they say are criminal activities and…
A speech by Quebec Health Minister, Christian Dubé, was interrupted Thursday morning in Montreal by demonstrators with the CSN union who were protesting the place of the private sector in the health network,…
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Sherbrooke MNA, Christine Labrie, has been named the interim female co-spokesperson for Québec Solidaire (QS). The party made the announcement at noon on Thursday, a few days after the resignation…
School support staff in Quebec continue to experience violence. “The situation in the schools with the violence is horrible,” said Doug Bentley, English Parent’s Committee Association. A survey…
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Canada is making some progress is cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions, but is still struggling to reach upcoming targets. Faiza Amin with where progress is being made, and which sectors remain problematic when it comes to emissions.
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With pro-Palestinian occupations on American campuses turning violent, President Joe Biden is under pressure to diffuse the tensions. Julia Benbrook with how Biden’s handling of the situation could hurt his re-election chances.
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“A disconnection between what the government does and what the workers want,” says Vincent Chevarie, spokesperson for Au bas de l’échelle, as hundreds gathered at François-Perrault Park for International Workers’ Day. Johanie Bouffard reports.
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Cooler heads appeared to prevail, one day after Pierre Poilievre was ejected from the House of Commons for unparliamentary language. But less than an hour later, Poilievre doubled down on his remarks to a local radio host.
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“We just built a community,” says Stevie Vecera, founder of Insieme Montreal who has been showcasing the city’s Italian culture for 15 years now. They’re ready to celebrate the anniversary with a big bash in Laval on May 19. Pamela Pagano reports.
Montreal police (SPVM) intervened on Wednesday night to break up an Anti-capitalist demonstration that turned violent – amid annual May Day protests. Some business windows were smashed and property…
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The mental health of caregivers is compromised, they experience financial difficulties and half of them do not know the resources available to support them. This is what emerges from a national report…
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Longueuil police (SPAL) are investigating after gunfire was heard late Wednesday night on Montreal’s South Shore. The SPAL was alerted around 11:30 p.m. about the gunshots in the Vieux-Longueuil…
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The farcical Celine Dion jukebox musical “Titanique” is setting its course for Canada. Producers of the off-Broadway smash say the show will make its maiden voyage to Montreal later this year followed…
The body of a 42-year-old woman was found after a fire in Montreal’s Pointe-aux-Trembles on Tuesday night. Police (SPVM) say she was the victim of a murder. A 29-year-old woman was arrested in the case…
The family of an 86-year-old woman found dead on the floor at the Lakeshore General Hospital in 2021 is suing the regional health authority on Montreal’s West Island for $1 million. Candida Macarine…
Quebec film giants Denis Villeneuve and Patrick Huard are getting special honours at this year’s Canadian Screen Awards. The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television says Villeneuve is getting the Academy…
The union representing 1,300 workers at Airbus Canada says they have ratified a new five-year contract. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers says workers voted…
Mindfulness and charity will merge for a special yoga class in Laval. The MIND foundation Canada and Idolem Centropolis Hot Yoga are set to host a 60-minute class on May 11 where all proceeds raised…
TORONTO — A group of students at the University of Toronto say they have started a protest on campus to call on the university to cut its ties with Israel over the ongoing war in Gaza. The students…
Quebec’s Moving Day, on July 1, is exactly two months away, and many are starting to worry whether they’ll have a place to live. Montreal announced $3.5 million to help. “This support is still…
May 1st marks International Workers’ Day and in Montreal, hundreds of workers from the public and para-public sectors gathered at François-Perrault Park to celebrate labour rights. “May 1st reunites…
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Several tents went up in a Montreal greenspace Tuesday night, an encampment made to raise awareness of the city’s housing crisis. About a dozen tents were installed in Victoria Square – on the border…
The makers of Ozempic say their weight-loss drug Wegovy will be available to patients in Canada starting Monday. Novo Nordisk’s weekly injection is approved for weight loss among patients diagnosed with…
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Quebec’s new rules banning the construction of shared gender-neutral bathrooms in public schools came into effect Wednesday. The government directive requires that all new bathrooms and locker rooms…
The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) and Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) have filed leave to appeal with the Supreme Court. They are asking Canada’s highest court to pass judgement…
Overture with the Arts (OWTA), a non-profit organization based in Montreal, celebrated its 15th anniversary with its Crystal Ball fundraiser in Dollard-des-Ormeaux. The event featured an unforgettable…
According to new data from Montreal Public Health, 309 people were victims of ‘dooring’ between Jan. 2019 and Nov. 2022 in the city. ‘Dooring’ is when the driver or passenger of a vehicle opens their…
From creating videos on social media to hosting parties — Insieme Montreal has been showcasing the Italian culture for 15 years now and they’re ready to celebrate that. Their annual party — set…