Montreal
The union representing some 5,000 workers at the Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ), begins its two-day strike on Wednesday. The union confirmed at midnight on Wednesday via Facebook that it was…
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The completion of Montreal’s Réseau express métropolitain (REM) has been delayed yet again. Officials are saying the “complexity of the work” in the Mont-Royal tunnel are to blame and that the…
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A Saint-Laurent gas station employee is in hospital after being stabbed early Wednesday morning. Montreal police (SPVM) received a 911 call around 4 a.m. about the assault at an Ultramar on Marcel-Laurin…
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The Coalition avenir Québec (CAQ) continues to lose ground to the Parti québécois (PQ) in voter intentions, according to Pallas Data latest’s poll. Premier François Legault’s party is now in…
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Quebec Public Security Minister François Bonnardel paid a private communications agency $1,375 to write one of his speeches. This transaction was revealed Tuesday by Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ) MNA…
A housing advocate group will be holding a demonstration in Montreal on Wednesday, demanding measures to ensure the right to housing. The Coalition of Housing Committees and Tenants Associations of…
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Four people are hurt after five military horses broke loose and galloped through central London. The so-called “working horses” were about to be inspected ahead of rehearsals for King Charles’ June birthday parade.
“To have that kind of recognition and have SiriusXM offer this incredible platform to showcase emerging Canadian talent feels amazing,” says Montreal music artist Trudy, as she competes as one of three finalists. Anastasia Dextrene reports.
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The Canadian Medical Association says doctors aren’t happy with changes to the capital gains tax. That’s because many doctors are incorporated, and use their corporations to save and invest for retirement.
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“I promised her that for the rest of my life, I’ll be living in her legacy,” said Anthony Pacella. The Montrealer is raising funds in honour of his late mother who died of lung cancer 13 years ago. Teresa Romano reports.
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“We have an amazing amount of artwork to show,” said Audrey Riley, founder of the Art by the Water exhibition. Its 15th edition is set to take place this weekend at the Beaconsfield Yacht Club. Pamela Pagano reports.
The Association of McGill Professors of Law (AMPL) is launching an indefinite strike on Wednesday in response to McGill University’s refusal to “engage in meaningful negotiations.” On April 11,…
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Montreal police (SPVM) are investigating after two men were stabbed in the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough, in Montreal on Tuesday night. SPVM received a 911 call around 11:15 p.m. about two people with…
Among this year’s three finalists for the sixth annual SiriusXM Top of the Country competition is none other than Montreal singer-songwriter Trudy. Having released her debut EP “Go Solo” in 2023,…
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The English-speaking hospital that refused to carry out a forensic kit on a rape victim because she was French speaking did not respect the proper procedures, the Office québécois de la langue française…
A Saguenay man wanted Canada wide on several drug trafficking charges is the second most-wanted suspect in the country. All Boivin was listed at no. 2 on the national Bolo Program’s list of top 25…
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In the coming months, Quebec will deploy virtual home care services in five more hospitals, as part of a measure which aims to allow patients to continue their treatment at home while remaining under the…
Two former United Nations employees in Montreal have been charged with participating in a conspiracy to sell Chinese-made drones that can carry multiple missiles, and other military equipment in Libya,…
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The Quebec government will not pay for meals or alcohol for Los Angeles Kings players coming to Quebec City for two warm-up games this fall. The information was not previously known. The leader of…
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Longueuil police (SPAL) are looking for two people who allegedly tried steal “thousands” of litres of gasoline from a Brossard gas station overnight. The incident occurred around 2:15 a.m., on Grande…
The City of Montreal has announced that a new sponge park will be built in Verdun. The park will be the largest one built in the borough. It will near Joseph Street and Dupuis Street, next to the Atwater…
The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by U.S. lawmakers that’s expected…
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Nearly three-quarters of small business owners in Quebec believe the province’s government-owned liquor authority should end its monopoly on the sale of certain alcohol, a new survey shows. Most owners…
The Legault government is deploying new measures to help tenants who are struggling to find housing before July 1. Housing Minister France-Élaine Duranceau announced Tuesday that Quebec would provide…
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Montreal police (SPVM) are investigating after four vehicles were set on fire on Monday night. Officers received a 911 call shortly before midnight about the vehicles engulfed in flames in the parking…
The Art by the Water exhibition is set to celebrate its 15th year over the weekend. For this edition, the event’s proceeds will go towards The Simon Chang Foundation for Change, where Canadian fashion…
Anthony Pacella was just 15 years old when he lost his mother to stage four lung cancer. That was 13 years ago, but Pacella says it still feels like yesterday. “And for me, maybe it was because…
For the past 26 years, Quebec has experienced a positive temperature anomaly. Last year was the hottest year ever recorded in the province, with an average temperature of 2.7 degrees higher than those…
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) tell CityNews that they are reviewing the information about a false bomb threat that forced an emergency evacuation at the Museum of Fine Arts on April 7 in downtown…
The Île-aux-Tourtes bridge will be closed to traffic from Friday at 11 p.m. to Sunday 5 a.m. The work is required fix a damaged portion of the slab. Both lanes of the bridge heading towards Vaudreuil-Dorion…