Montreal hit with second string of arsons in one week
Montreal firefighters have been working overtime as they extinguish multiple fires that were started across the city in possible acts of intimidation.
Crime
Feb 8
Four cars set ablaze outside Montreal garage
Four cars were set ablaze in the parking lot outside a garage in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighbourhood late Monday. A can of gasoline was found left at the scene.
Crime
Apr 23
Quebec community vows to rebuild Hudson church damaged in ‘devastating’ fire
The community of Hudson is in shock after a fire ravaged a 182-year old church. St. James Anglican Church was not only a religious building but a community hub.
Fire
Apr 15
Contigency plan in the works for Olympic trials after fire closes Montreal’s Big O pool
The Olympic Park announced this week that the athletic sports complex would remain closed for four to six months due to a fire on March 21.
Sports
Apr 4
U.S. limits ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. What about Canada?
Canada should swiftly adopt enforceable limits on 'forever chemicals' found in drinking water, experts say, as the United States imposed strict new regulations.
Health
Apr 12
3 people dead during Quebec snowmobiling trip from suspected avalanche
Police say a fourth member of the group called emergency services at around 5:30 p.m. to report the disappearance of his three companions in the Chic-Chocs nature reserve.
Canada
Mar 27
Taking flight: Concordia students find value in competing in aeronautics design contest
The competition helps industry find solutions and allows students to not just network, but also start thinking about some of the numerous problems they'll face as engineers.
Canada
Mar 25
Wild apartment brawl leaves 3 in hospital, 2 arrested, 100 outside in cold
A huge brawl in an apartment building in Montreal led to two arrests, three hospitalizations and the hours-long evacuation of 100 people in the middle of an overnight storm.
Canada
Mar 10
‘This will help’: Montreal firefighters spread holiday cheer to those in need
Around 2,400 Montreal firefighters took part in the 36th edition of the Christmas basket campaign, which provides food hampers and toys to families throughout the city.
Canada
Dec 19, 2023
West Island ambulance response times higher than other areas in Montreal
It takes an ambulance an average of 14 minutes and seven seconds to show up in Kirkland. Some experts argue the ideal response time is under eight minutes.
Health
Feb 27
2 dead, 1 critical after apartment fire in east-end Montreal
Police are investigating a fatal fire two-alarm fire an apartment complex in Montreal's Pointe-aux-Trembles neighbourhood on Friday morning.
Fire
Feb 2
4 people killed in 2 house fires north of Montreal, investigations launched
Four people are dead after two separate house fires Friday morning in communities north of Montreal, authorities say. The cause of both blazes are under investigation.
Fire
Jan 5
Chez Doris women’s day shelter gradually reopens after lack of staff forced closure
By spring 2024 Chez Doris officials expects to have the final team, evening workers, in place, and with that a return to 24-hour service.
Canada
Dec 12, 2023
Montreal police say Christmas Eve basilica fire not arson, investigation shows cause was electrical
Police began an investigation in the early morning fire at the Notre-Dame Basilica after firefighters found what they believed were traces of accelerant.
Canada
Dec 24, 2023
Wildfires, floods and smoke: Canada’s top 2023 weather stories
Environment Canada unveiled its top weather stories for 2023. The presenting climatologist said human caused-climate was partially to blame and said more extreme weather will come.
Weather
Dec 20, 2023
Canadian cities report rise in homelessness and tent fires
Cities across Canada are reporting a rise in fires, sometimes deadly, in tents and other shelters used by unhoused people.
Canada
Dec 14, 2023
Montreal police major crimes unit investigating after man found dead inside car
A perimeter was set up and a canine unit, as well as investigators with the major crimes unit, were deployed to the scene. The man's death is considered "suspicious."
Crime
Nov 30, 2023
Man found unconscious in Montreal house fire, later dies in hospital
The fire broke out around 6:30 p.m. in a private residence on St-Donat Street near de Marseille Street in the Tétreaultville neighbourhood.
Fire
Nov 30, 2023
2 Black firefighters in Montreal faced years of racial abuse, anti-racism group says
A Montreal anti-racism group told reporters Tuesday it filed a complaint with Quebec's human rights commission on behalf of the two firefighters.
Canada
Oct 31, 2023
Montreal family speaks out after fire kills beloved dog when security alarm fails
A family wants to know why they weren't told by their security alarm company their device wasn't properly working prior to a fire that destroyed their home and killed their dog.
Canada
Nov 27, 2023