Funeral service held for slain Lasalle mother
The funeral of slain LaSalle mother Samantha Higgins was on Saturday, marking the end of a gruelling ordeal for her family.
Jul 18, 2015
RCMP investigating after theft of 6 new vehicles stolen from Rosetown dealership
RCMP is asking for public's help in locating two outstanding vehicles but warn public not to approach the vehicles.
Crime
Jun 23, 2022
Nick Fontanelli sentenced to life without chance of parole for 17 years in Samantha Higgins’ death
The sentence was handed down Tuesday afternoon in Quebec Superior Court in Montreal.
Crime
Oct 22, 2019
Quebec to examine services provided to Montreal man at centre of apparent murder-suicide
The Quebec government will look in to the services offered to a 40-year-old father who is believed to have killed his two young children before taking his own life in Montreal.
Canada
Oct 24, 2019
Fiancé charged with first-degree murder of Samantha Higgins
Nick Fontanelli has been charged with first-degree murder and committing an indignity to a dead body in the death of fiancée Samantha Higgins.
Canada
Jul 13, 2015
EXCLUSIVE: Vanessa Higgins on the shock of discovering her daughter’s fiancé is the main suspect in her death
For the first time since Nicholas Fontanelli was arrested for murdering her daughter, Vanessa Higgins is speaking out on the devastating loss of her eldest child.
Canada
Jul 17, 2015
Families donate goods to children of slain Lasalle mother
The Lasalle community is banding together to collect goods for the two children of murdered Lasalle mother Samantha Higgins.
Canada
Jul 15, 2015
Higgins family copes with approach of one-year anniversary since disappearance of daughter Samantha
Samantha Higgins' family is trying to move forward, but as the one-year anniversary of her disappearance approaches, difficult memories are resurfacing.
Canada
Jun 16, 2016
Mother of Samantha Higgins desperate for justice
Vanessa Higgins is frustrated over slow court proceedings and legal battles with her in-laws after her daughter, Samantha Higgins, was found murdered.
Canada
Jan 19, 2016
8 of Quebec’s biggest crime stories of 2015
From Luka Magnotta withdrawing his appeal to former Quebec Lieutenant Govenor Lise Thibault being charged with fraud, here are some of Montreal's biggest crime stories of 2015.
Canada
Dec 29, 2015
Nick Fontanelli, charged in death of LaSalle mother, in court for preliminary hearing
Nick Fontanelli, charged in the death of his fiancée Samantha Higgins, appeared in court Monday for his preliminary hearing.
Canada
Feb 20, 2017
2017 Emmy Awards winners list: Sean Spicer steals the show
'Handmaid's Tale,' 'Big Little Lies' and 'Atlanta' are among the big winners at the 2017 Emmy Awards, but ex-press secretary Sean Spicer's surprise appearance stole the show.
Entertainment
Sep 17, 2017
Alleged killer Nick Fontanelli back in court
Nick Fontanelli made his first court appearance Monday morning since being charged in the death of his fiancée Samantha Higgins.
Canada
Aug 17, 2015
Community remembers murdered Lasalle mother
An emotional vigil was held on Friday night as family and friends gathered in Lasalle to remember Samantha Higgins.
Jul 11, 2015
A mother’s anguish: Vanessa Higgins trying to heal four years after daughter Samantha’s murder
The mother of murder victim Samantha Higgins is speaking out after her daughter's killer is sentenced to 17 years in prison.
Canada
Oct 24, 2019
Nick Fontanelli trial delayed, his lawyer contesting 1st-degree murder charge
The family of the victim, Samantha Higgins, is upset at how slow the wheels of justice are turning.
Crime
Sep 28, 2018
Cashier at LaSalle dépanneur tied up by armed robber
A Montreal police spokesperson said the man entered the Couche-Tard on Dollard Avenue near David-Boyer Street at around 5 a.m.
Crime
Oct 26, 2019
