Montreal
The pro-Palestinian encampment on McGill University’s downtown campus can stay put, a judge has ruled. Judge Chantal Massé rejected the injunction filed Tuesday on behalf of two McGill University students. They…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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.
“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.
“Overture (with the Arts) has impacted me in every aspect of my life,” says singer Billie Du Page, winner of an Overture with the Arts Award at their 15th anniversary fundraising gala. Fariha Naqvi-Mohamed reports.
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“We’re actually really worried,” said community organizer with FRAPRU Catherine Lussier about an investment into emergency housing for renters without lodging come Moving Day. Brittany Henriques reports.
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…
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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…
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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…
The minimum wage in Quebec increased to $15.75 per hour on May 1, up from $15.25 per hour. This year’s increase will benefit some 200,700 employees, including 111,200 women. In a press release on…
As Canadians grow increasingly frustrated with the high cost of food, a look at Loblaw’s latest quarterly profits may upset some people.
Police say a suspect wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for murder was arrested in Montreal Friday, three days after being added to the country’s most wanted list. RCMP say Valdo “C.J.” Pauyo was…
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Slowness, inconsistency, lack of transparency: the follow-up committee of the Commission spéciale sur les droits des enfants et la protection de la jeunesse (CSDEPJ) is concerned about the government’s…
Quebecer Jessie Putre is getting the word out about her experience feeling stuck between the public and private health systems. After being diagnosed with breast cancer and opting for her recommended…
The best scenario to control the growing deer population in Montreal’s East End parks is to deploy professional hunters, a committee of experts is recommending. The committee says the City of Montreal…
Pro-Palestinian activists have set up protest camps at McGill and a small number of other Canadian universities, following a wave of action seen at U.S. campuses. The protesters are calling…
In today’s The Big Story podcast, protests at Columbia University have sparked more protests on campuses everywhere from Texas to Quebec. News reports can sometimes make these encampments — which are…
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“People don’t react well to coercive measures and fear-mongering,” said Sylvia Martin-Laforge, Director General for the Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN). “French is who we are in Quebec. So…
Members of the Fédération interprofessionnelle de la santé du Québec (FIQ) are ready resume negotiations, after their members rejected the agreement in principle that had been reached with the government…
McGill University says it “requested police assistance” late Monday afternoon to help de-escalate and dismantle an encampment that was set up on the lower field of the downtown campus on Saturday in support…
A lawyer for two McGill University students filed an injunction at the Montreal courthouse Tuesday. LATEST: McGill says police assistance requested to dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment The injunction…
The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s first four playoff games will be played in Toronto’s Coca-Cola Coliseum and Place Bell in Laval, Que. With Toronto and Montreal having secured playoff berths…
A 50-year-old man has died after being shot late Monday night on Montreal’s South Shore. According to the Longueuil police (SPAL), the incident happened around 11 p.m. on Mackay Street, in the borough…