Amanda Jelowicki

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• Quebec unveils measures to better support mental health patients

  Social Services Minister Lionel Carmant announces measures to better support mental health patients in the southwest region of Montreal

  Canada

  Apr 15
• Battle brewing in Westmount’s Summit Woods between dog owners and opponents

  A battle is brewing in the city of Westmount between dog owners and residents who live around the city's Summit Woods and want dogs on leash at all times in the green space.

  Canada

  Mar 25
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• Foreign investments in Montreal drop by almost 25%, report finds

  The non-profit organization Montreal International is reporting an almost 25-per cent drop in foreign investments in the area versus the two previous years.

  Canada

  Feb 26
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• New ‘smart’ supportive home opens in Montreal to help young people with intellectual disabilities

  The $6.7-million home will house eight residents, handpicked by the local CIUSS based on factors such an individual capabilities, and compatibility with other residents.

  Canada

  Feb 19
• Quebec justice minister making changes to reduce court delays

  Quebec Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette is making changes, allowing justices of the peace to undertake administrative procedures to ease the burden on judges.

  Canada

  Feb 12
• Quebec education ombudsman surprised by number of sexual-related complaints

  Quebec's national education ombudsman says he's surprised by how many complaints he's received in the last five months that relate to some sort of sexually violent incident

  Canada

  Jan 22
• Longueuil mayor promises not to dismantle homeless tent encampments

  Longueuil Mayor Catherine Fournier unveiled her city's three-year action plan to tackle homelessness, committing $825,000 this year to address the issue.

  Canada

  Jan 15
• Montreal teens hailed as heroes for saving couple from drowning in Barbados

  Two West Island teenagers are being hailed as heroes for their courageous actions to save a couple from drowning in the choppy waters off a Barbados beach.

  Canada

  Jan 8
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• Canadian woman sets new record for deepest underwater photoshoot

  A Canadian woman has set a new record for the deepest ever underwater photoshoot. You are going to want to see the breathtaking images.

  Canada

  Dec 26, 2023
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• 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
• UBC graduate wins prestigious Order of the White Rose prize

  A UBC engineering graduate has won this year's prestigious Order of the White Rose engineering prize that honours the 14 women killed during the Ecole Polytechnique massacre.

  Canada

  Dec 4, 2023
• ‘I got defrauded’: Man says car he bought taken illegally by former owner

  A Montreal-area man claims he is the victim of fraud, after purchasing a car without transferring ownership through the SAAQ. The original owner repossessed the car 2 months later.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2023
• Westmount reducing garbage collection, promoting composting

  The City of Westmount recently adopted a new waste management policy that will see a focus on composting and reduced garbage collection during winter.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2023
• Quebec appoints new health-care coordinator to improve patient access

  Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé announces the appointment of a new health-care coordinator who will try and improve patient access.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2023
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• Pet owners worry about future of Outremont dog park

  Outremont dog owners are concerned about a plan to rebuild the Rockland overpass, and worry their only dog park doesn't have a future.

  Canada

  Oct 16, 2023
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• More than 100 Quebec long-term care homes grappling with COVID-19 outbreaks

  More than 100 long-term care homes across the province are dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks, defined as more than two cases. The fall vaccination campaign is about to start.

  Canada

  Oct 2, 2023
• Proposed class-action suit alleges abuse at hands of Quebec youth protection services

  Lawyers representing Inuit children in Quebec are trying to launch a class-action lawsuit against the government, alleging abuse and discrimination by youth protection services

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2023
• South Shore man claims he was a victim of racial profiling

  A South Shore man claims he was the victim of racial profiling at the hands of the Longueuil police department, which has faced accusations of racial profiling before.

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2023
• ‘It’s unimaginable’: How almost 3,000 kids waited too long for test results at Montreal hospital

  The Montreal Children's Hospital had to turn to an outside laboratory for help in diagnostic testing after thousands of children had to wait too long for celiac testing.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2023
• Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery reopens to visitors, burials resume

  Montreal's Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery is striving to carry out 50 burials a week. The hope is to clear the backlog of burials by December.

  Canada

  Sep 11, 2023
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• Former Liberal leader Dominque Anglade lands new job at HEC Business School

  Former Quebec liberal party leader Dominique Anglade lands a new job as as associate professor at the HEC business school in Outremont.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2023
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• Montreal Tigers cricket team secure big win at Brampton tourney

  The Montreal Tigers cricket team secured a big win at at Brampton, Ont., cricket tournament this weekend, securing top place in the fast growing sport.

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2023
• Union representing blue collar workers in Westmount votes to accept deal with city

  In a press release Wednesday afternoon, union representatives said the deal had been had been approved by members, with 90 per cent voting in favour.

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2023
• Montreal’s multi-billion-dollar REM light-rail shuts down on first official day

  Montreal's hotly anticipated new light rail system the REM launched Monday morning, but within hours the system shut down because of technical glitches.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2023
• ‘He is a role model’: Retired general Roméo Dallaire honoured for humanitarian work

  Retired Lt. General Roméo Dallaire is being honoured as an extraordinary Canadian by Canada's Walk of Fame, a non-profit organization that celebrates remarkable Canadians.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2023