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With hockey season just weeks away, the Montreal Canadiens’ rookie camp is in full swing. There’s growing excitement surrounding the team and its young prospects. As Global’s Dan Spector reports, many Habs hopefuls hit the ice.

Canadians with a Bell phone, including those in Montreal, may have woken up a bit late Monday thanks to a clock error. As Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines report a number of phones and devices were an hour behind due to a timing glitch.

Sun, Sep 4: Montrealers gathered in front of city hall to protest looming legislation that would prevent residents from buying or adopting pit bull type dogs and force existing owners to comply with strict regulations. As Felicia Parrillo reports, dog owners are pushing back.

It’s sure to be an action-packed weekend for the whole family here in Montreal, with opportunities to pet exotic animals, catch a big-name band at the Bell Centre and even take part in a winter sports-fest! Entertainment columnist Jay Walker has the rundown for Global’s Dan Spector.

Sun, Sep 25: City council will be voting Monday on a controversial bylaw that would see pit bull type dogs banned in Montreal. On Sunday, Mayor Coderre maintained the bylaw was fair despite fierce opposition.

Where can you apply for a special permit to keep your pit bull-type dog in Montreal? Global’s Kelly Greig explains.

Mon, Oct 3: Some Montreal pet owners seeking refuge from the dog ban are heading to Beaconsfield. The city has adopted a resolution opposing Montreal’s breed-specific legislation. As Billy Shields reports, some other West Island municipalities intend on following Beaconsfield’s lead.

Tue, Sep 27: Montreal city council voted in favour Tuesday of adopting breed-specific legislation that would see new pit bulls banned within city limits. But as Navneet Pall reports, it’s not the last we’ll hear on the issue. There are some who feel the city is not listening to the experts who say it’s a...

Wed, Sep 28: A pit bull rescue shelter in Lethbridge is heartbroken over a new ‘pit bull ban’ in Montreal, and worried what it will mean for the future of their animals. Erik Mikkelsen reports.

More than 250 firefighters from Quebec, Ontario and the Maritimes are competing in the annual FireFit Challenge in Montreal this weekend. The heat hit a high of 34 degrees by noon on Saturday but hundreds of firefighters were in full gear showcasing what it takes to do the job. Elizabeth Zogalis has more.

Memorials for loved ones on board Flight PS752 were held across Canada on Sunday. Forecasters are warning another atmospheric river of moisture will hit California on Monday, bringing what they call a “relentless parade of cyclones” over the next few days. In Montreal, leaders have now confirmed that 21-year-old Nicous D’Andre Spring, who suffered injuries...

Fri, Mar 31: Owners of pit bull-type dogs and other breeds that have been deemed “dangerous” must now have completed registering their pets with the City of Montreal. As Global’s Tim Sargeant reports, the SPCA has said it will not be euthanizing any of those animals.

It was a month ago when Montreal police said a 55-year-old woman had been killed by what was described as a pit bull. As their province now prepares for a possible pit bull ban, rescues and shelters across Quebec are bracing for a wave of so called “dangerous dogs.” The culture behind breed specific legislation...

Fri, Sep 30: Where can you apply for a special permit to keep your pit bull-type dog in Montreal? Global’s Kelly Greig finds out.

The city of Montreal was in court Friday, with lawyers seeking permission to appeal a Quebec Superior Court decision suspending all pit bull-related measures of its animal control legislation. Amanda Jelowicki reports.

The city of Montreal is responding to the recent suspension of its pit bull bylaw, by filing an appeal of its own.

Animal behaviorist and trainer Gaby Dufresne Cyr joins Global’s Laura Casella to talk about the reaction to Montreal’s newly-enacted pit bull ban.

The Montreal Dog Fest happening this weekend by the Lachine Canal,is mostly fun and games for dogs and their owners. But as Global’s Dan Spector reports, some groups are also using it as a platform to denounce breed-specific legislation.

With upbeat music and encouraging instructors, you’ll hardly feel like you’re getting a full body workout. Global’s Kim Sullivan learns more about the fitness trend that has popped up all over Montreal.

The Rogers Cup has hit Montreal bringing thousands of visitors and some of the best players in the game. And even though one star pulled out of the tournament, organizers say there’s plenty for fans to see. Elysia Bryan-Baynes reports.