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  • ‘Don’t give rabbits as gifts for Easter,’ animal rights advocates urge
    With Easter just around the corner, animal rights advocates are once again warning the public to think carefully before giving rabbits as pets.
    Canada
    Mar 23
  • Montreal Caribbean community excited for carnival parade after last year’s cancelation
    There's was a collective sigh of relief among members of Montreal's Caribbean communities as news broke that the city has approved plans to throw a Caribbean carnival this summer.
    Canada
    Apr 14
  • New pet protection regulations come into effect in Quebec this weekend
    New regulations for pet owners will take effect across the province on February 10. The SPCA says it's been a long time coming and supports the news laws.
    Canada
    Feb 9
  • Canada’s foggy, green Christmas Day was also warmer than usual
    In late November, The Weather Network had forecasted a mild Christmas season for Ontario and Quebec, but said much colder temperatures should follow.
    Canada
    Dec 25, 2023
  • New Montreal animal shelter will reduce burden on SPCA
    With animal abandonments on the rise, Montreal has announced the creation of a new animal shelter in the east end of the city. It should be built by 2026.
    Politics
    Nov 22, 2023
  • Loto-Québec to roll dice on new $150M hotel next to Montreal casino
    Loto-Québec plans on building a 200-room luxury hotel next to the Montreal casino on Parc Jean- Drapeau. The project should open in two to three years.
    Canada
    Dec 18, 2023
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  • Quebec parents, students bracing for 7-day strike by public sector unions
    As workers with the common front of unions get set to walk off their jobs again on December 8, parents and students are bracing themselves for the impact.
    Canada
    Nov 30, 2023
  • Province releases Ontario Science Centre business case. Here’s what it says
    The Ontario government has released its long-promised 'business case' for moving the Ontario Science Centre from its current location to Ontario Place.
    Canada
    Nov 29, 2023
  • Montreal SPCA hosts free adoption day as shelter overwhelmed with surrendered pets
    Hundreds of people lined up to nab a furry friend for free at the Montreal SPCA on Monday as adoption fees that can go up to $550 were waived for a day.
    Economy
    Oct 9, 2023
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  • Montreal to ban most natural gas heating, cooking in new buildings
    Montreal says the measure will help it reach its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, noting buildings account for one fourth of greenhouse gas emissions in the city.
    Environment
    Oct 25, 2023
  • Evergrande debt crisis triggers worry, rot at iconic Chateau Montebello hotel
    The financial woes of China Evergrande, owner of Canada's storied Chateau Montebello, are causing worries among local municipal leaders, workers, guests and even tourism rivals
    Canada
    Oct 2, 2023
  • As Montreal’s housing crisis persists, advocates take aim at no-pet clauses in leases
    The Montreal SPCA's director of animal advocacy, says no-pet clauses result in a sad parade of surrendered animals this time of year ahead of Quebec's July 1 moving day.
    Canada
    Jun 28, 2023
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  • Pet adopters needed after increase in abandonments
    Loving pet owners at a new Montreal dog festival couldn't imagine parting with their creatures, but the SPCA says many are forced into tough decisions.
    Canada
    Jul 2, 2023
  • Forensic genealogy helps crack 1975 cold case of ‘Nation River Lady’ in eastern Ontario
    Police say they have finally identified the remains of a woman found dead nearly 50 years ago in eastern Ontario through forensic genealogy. A murder charge has also been laid.
    Crime
    Jul 5, 2023
  • Bill introduced to force Quebec landlords to accept pets in rental units
    According to the Montreal SPCA, 52 per cent Quebec households own a dog or a cat, but only four per cent of rental units allow pets without any restrictions.
    Canada
    May 25, 2023
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  • Montreal SPCA says more families abandoning their pets for financial reasons
    Families are struggling with inflation and are finding pet ownership more expensive than ever, leaving them to face tough decisions.
    Canada
    Apr 21, 2023
  • Avian flu and dogs: How to protect your pets as cases of the fatal virus rise
    While the avian flu is primarily a disease of birds, it can also infect mammals, especially those who hunt, scavenge or otherwise consume infected birds.
    Canada
    Apr 6, 2023
  • A major Canada-U.S. border rule change is now in effect
    Canada has also agreed to welcome an additional 15,000 migrants from the Western Hemisphere over the next year as part of the agreement.
    Politics
    Mar 24, 2023
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  • Stranded raccoon saved from Montreal highway overpass
    For nearly 48 hours, a raccoon stranded on a Montreal highway overpass could be seen pacing or curled up along a cement pillar, and chewing on scraps of food thrown by passersby.
    Traffic
    Mar 17, 2023
  • Montreal SPCA, Opposition urge government to ban no-pet clauses in residential leases
    As moving season approaches, the Montreal SPCA and Québec Solidaire are urging the provincial government to ban no-pet clauses in residential lease agreements.
    Canada
    Mar 2, 2023
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