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Brossard murder-suicide considered Quebec’s sixth femicide this year -
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Unsealed court records allege Quebec militia plot to seize cottages by force -
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Pipe burst floods research labs at Montreal’s Douglas mental health hospital institute -
Residents say owners knew of safety risks months before NDG evacuation
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Asylum seekers from Gaza share their struggle to settle in Quebec -
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Louvre raises ticket prices for non-Europeans, hitting Canadian visitors -
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Quebec premier François Legault resigns -
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Habs ‘ahead of schedule’ at mid-season mark -
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Canadian fugitive arrested in Spain over major Desjardins data leak -
Holiday rush peaks at beloved Little Italy’s Alati-Caserta pastry shop
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Brown University shooting hits close to home for Habs coach -
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Family of Nooran Rezayi suing Longueuil police and city for $2.2 M -
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Montreal police investigate 15 cars torched in alleged arson attack -
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Quebec Liberals want media to release names in anonymous text messages -
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Plante hands over the mayoral torch to Soraya Martinez Ferrada at Montreal city hall -
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Another Quebec politician leaves Legault’s CAQ party over doctor legislation, Bill 2 -
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Catholic diocese condemns Hells Angels logo on tombstone in Quebec cemetery -
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Quebecers ride out Hurricane Melissa as storm batters Jamaica -
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Legault vows to press on despite dismal new poll -
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Dozens return home in Léry, Que. after large brush fire brought under control
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Author Archives
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Unregistered cellphone makes more than 120 calls to 911 in GuelphAnyone who accidentally dials 911 is urged to stay on the line and speak to a communicator to confirm there is no emergency, preventing the unnecessary use of police resources.Canada6 hours
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Montreal shooting survivor shares how she regained sense of safetyNathalie Provost was shot in the leg, foot and forehead by a gunman who killed 14 women and injured more than a dozen people in 1989, including six of her classmates.Canada7 hours
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CAQ leadership candidate Fréchette promises to revive Quebec’s fast-track immigration programPressure has intensified on Quebec Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge as opposition parties and members of his own government question the choice to abolish the program.PoliticsFeb 10
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Quebec announces $350M modernization of PolytechniqueOfficials say the investment will allow Polytechnique to accommodate more than 500 additional students and expand its research and teaching capabilities.CanadaFeb 10
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Man charged with kidnapping in connection with abduction of Manitoba womanPolice told Global News the alleged abduction was a case of intimate partner violence and that it was unclear how they were travelling or how far they had gotten.CrimeFeb 9
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Canada’s power grid is under pressure amid rising demand, watchdog warnsA new reliability report warns Canada’s power grid faces growing strain as electricity demand rises faster than new supply, raising concerns about winter reliability.CanadaFeb 7
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Quebec influencer shares eating disorder recovery journey to help others seek supportLaetitia de Carufel is speaking openly about her long struggle with disordered eating, saying she hopes her story will help people recognize warning signs.FeaturesFeb 5
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Several Toronto police officers arrested in organized crime investigationAt least nine Toronto police officers have been arrested in connection with Project South, an organized crime and corruption investigation, sources tell Global News.CrimeFeb 4
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Montreal mayor falls victim to city’s growing pothole problemSoraya Martinez Ferrada said she blew a pair of tires while driving her personal vehicle along Notre-Dame Street, prompting her to share the experience on social media Monday.CanadaFeb 3
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Over 100 Côte Saint-Luc residents still without heat after power outageThe prolonged outage has now become the subject of a proposed class action lawsuit.CanadaFeb 2
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Two teens arrested in connection with First Nation double homicide in northern QuebecThe two male victims died after being found in a bullet-riddled car on Wednesday night in the First Nations community about 600 kilometres northwest of Quebec City.CrimeJan 30
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Unsealed court records allege Quebec militia plot to seize cottages by forceThe records outline the alleged scope of the plan and reveal the existence of a police informant embedded in the group.CrimeJan 30
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First Nations raise alarm over ICE detentions, urge caution crossing U.S. borderThe warning comes as the Assembly of First Nations confirmed at least one First Nations person recently had a negative encounter with ICE and has since returned to Canada.CanadaJan 29
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Quebec police investigate murder-suicide in a First Nation communityThe local police say they were called to a private residence in the Atikamekw community of Manawan on Sunday, and discovered two bodies.CanadaJan 28
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Caufield embraces hot streak, thrilled to net 30th in 3-2 OT win over Golden KnightsThe 25-year-old ran his personal goal streak to six games, the longest of his NHL career, by scoring his 30th goal of the season Tuesday night.SportsJan 28
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Montreal microbiologist turns lab work into viral art on InstagramChloé Savard documents the secret life of microbes from a small lab inside her home, sharing magnified images that reveal a world invisible to the naked eye.FeaturesJan 27
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Burst pipes flood Montreal mental health hospital, research labs damagedHealth officials say a failure in the sprinkler system flooded the laboratories specializing in depression and Alzheimer’s disease research.CanadaJan 27
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Montreal families call for better crisis planning after winter outages linked to 2 deathsTwo women died during extreme cold and power outages in Montreal, highlighting gaps in emergency support for vulnerable residents.CanadaJan 26
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‘Prepared to welcome anyone that would come out’: Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki on queer playersAppearing on a Quebec talk show, Montreal Canadiens players spoke about inclusion amid the success of 'Heated Rivalry,' saying the team would welcome any player who comes out.SportsJan 26
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Residents say owners knew of safety risks months before NDG evacuationAn engineering report commissioned by the owner and dated Nov. 3 described the building as critical and called for the immediate evacuation of all occupants.CanadaJan 24
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Montreal scraps social and affordable housing bylaw, will offer city land for housingFormer mayor Valerie Plante's bylaw required new housing builds to include fixed percentages of social, affordable and family-sized units.CanadaJan 23
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Montreal and Quebec brace for extreme cold over the weekendThe Montreal area is under a yellow cold warning, which warns of frigid weather with wind chill values reaching almost -35 C Friday night.WeatherJan 23
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Simon Jolin-Barrette bows out of CAQ leadership race; Christine Fréchette to runEconomy Minister Christine Fréchette has scheduled an event on Sunday in Trois-Rivières, Que., where she is expected to announce she is officially entering the race.CanadaJan 23
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Trump withdraws Carney’s invitation to ‘Board of Peace’U.S. President Donald Trump has rescinded his invitation to Prime Minister Mark Carney to join his new "Board of Peace."U.S. NewsJan 22
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Emergency evacuation displaces NDG residents and businessesThe evacuation order also applies to ground-floor businesses, including popular neighborhood businesses like Monkland Taverne, Old Orchard Pub and Rockaberries.CanadaJan 22
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