Alessia Simona Maratta
Digital Journalist, Producer
Alessia is a digital reporter and producer with Global’s network news desk team. She covers breaking news, crime, politics, public health, housing, labour, immigration, social issues, features and more. Contact her at alessia.maratta@globalnews.ca, at 1-514-588-5410 or on any social or messaging platform if you have a news or story tip. She’s available on Twitter, Telegram, Messenger, WhatsApp, Instagram, LinkedIn and Signal.
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How AI is altering the accents of call centre workers -
Montreal public health warns of rise in overdoses linked to fentanyl mixtures -
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Alberta startup launches AI-powered personal injury law service -
Brossard murder-suicide considered Quebec’s sixth femicide this year -
Unsealed court records allege Quebec militia plot to seize cottages by force -
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 -
Louvre raises ticket prices for non-Europeans, hitting Canadian visitors -
Quebec premier François Legault resigns
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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 -
Family of Nooran Rezayi suing Longueuil police and city for $2.2 M -
Montreal police investigate 15 cars torched in alleged arson attack -
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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Advocates warn Quebec deportations are separating families, urge federal interventionLawyers say they are aware of at least eight cases in the past month in which families in Quebec were targeted by CBSA officers, often resulting in one parent being removed.CanadaMay 25
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Quebec announces tax relief, $50 registration cut, payments to ease cost of livingThe plan also includes removing the provincial sales tax from certain grocery and household items as of July 15.CanadaMay 25
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Montreal lawyer denied bail on child luring, sexual assault chargesRochefort was first arrested by Montreal police on May 7 and charged the following day with child luring and making child sexual abuse material.CrimeMay 22
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Late F1 driver Gilles Villeneuve named as historic figure in QuebecA commemorative plaque was unveiled near the circuit, formalizing what Villeneuve’s daughter described as the recognition of a lasting legend.SportsMay 22
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Former Durham police officer faces multiple historic sexual assault charges: SIUA former Durham officer faces multiple charges after Ontario’s police watchdog reopened a 2003 sexual assault investigation with new information.CrimeMay 21
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Quebec man arrested in RCMP terrorism probe tied to alleged pro-ISIS postsPolice allege the man made numerous posts on TikTok expressing support for the Islamic State.CrimeMay 21
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Alex Newhook fans turn N.L. bars into ‘mini Bell Centres’ during Habs playoff gamesEven a few Toronto Maple Leafs fans came in to cheer on Newhook, but they were reluctant to admit it, said the owner of the Newfoundland Embassy pub.CanadaMay 20
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Montreal merchants brace for ‘perfect storm’ as playoffs and Grand Prix collideMontreal merchants are gearing up to capitalize on the Montreal Canadiens’ playoff run coinciding with the Formula One Grand Prix.CanadaMay 20
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Ontario tests possible Ebola case after East Africa travel, no confirmationsOntario says it is testing a patient for Ebola following recent travel to East Africa, but no cases are confirmed and precautions are in place.CanadaMay 20
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Massive tunnel-boring machine begins drilling Montreal’s blue line metro extensionA giant tunnel-boring machine has started drilling east, marking a major step in the long-awaited blue line expansion.CanadaMay 19
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Lessons from an astronaut: Artemis II crew shares advice on risk, work and friendshipThe crew attended an event Friday in Montreal, where they were asked to share advice they learned that could help people on Earth. Here's what they had to say.CanadaMay 15
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Suicide barriers needed on Vancouver’s Granville Street Bridge, advocates sayA police incident on the bridge earlier this week is renewing calls from mental health advocates to install suicide prevention barriers.CanadaMay 14
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Teen stabbed outside Montreal high school, police say injuries not life-threateningMontreal police say they received several 911 calls at about noon reporting the incident on Saint-Jacques Street West.CrimeMay 14
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Two dead in Vaughan shooting; homicide unit investigatingPolice say two victims were found with multiple gunshot wounds outside a home and were pronounced dead at the scene.CrimeMay 13
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Montreal police seek potential victims of 72-year-old man charged with sexual offencesPolice in Montreal say the alleged offences span nearly two decades, from 2007 to 2026, and may involve additional victims who were contacted online.CrimeMay 13
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Grandparent scam funded cocaine, luxury toys, private flights: court docsA Canadian man tied to Montreal has been sentenced to over 15 years in a U.S. prison after admitting to stealing millions from seniors in a grandparent scam.CrimeMay 13
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Céline Dion’s Paris Olympic gown on display in MontrealIconic Dior gown worn by Céline Dion at Paris Olympics opening ceremony goes on display at McCord Stewart Museum until Sept. 7.CanadaMay 13
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Family decries sentence for man convicted in fatal stabbing of teen on Surrey busKaden Mintenko, 23, who was found guilty of manslaughter, was sentenced to eight years in prison.CrimeMay 12
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PQ leader says he believes Ottawa may be spying on party, offers no proofThe PQ leader said party members are taking precautions, including placing phones in signal-proof bags and removing them from meeting rooms.PoliticsMay 12
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Italian court orders new extradition hearing for Dave Turmel of Blood Family MafiaRoy says Turmel will remain detained inside Rome’s Regina Coeli prison while extradition proceedings continue.CrimeMay 12
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Out-of-control wildfire prompts evacuation south of Whitecourt, Alta.Woodlands County said the fire was burning east of Range Road 114 and south of Highway 43, including the West Ridge subdivision.CanadaMay 11
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Surrey mayor criticizes disbanding of gang unit after teen double homicideSurrey’s mayor is raising concerns about dismantling a specialized gang unit after two teens were killed in a targeted shooting.CrimeMay 11
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Arrest made after 3 people shot at with replica gun in suspected hate crime outside Toronto synagoguePolice say they arrested an 18-year-old from Vaughan Friday and charged him with several weapons offences in connection with the incidents.CrimeMay 8
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Quebec accuses Toronto of ‘fear campaign’ in defence bank bidQuebec politicians say Toronto is raising referendum fears to weaken Montreal’s bid for a new defence bank expected to create 3,000 jobs.CanadaMay 7
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Laval records water spikes during Canadiens playoff games as fans time bathroom breaksLaval says water use surges during Habs intermissions, with fans appearing to hold off on bathroom breaks until the whistle blows.CanadaMay 7