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• Flooded streets, traffic disruptions as remnants of Hurricane Beryl pass over Montreal

  Montreal commuters were gearing up for a difficult commute Wednesday afternoon as heavy rain caused major flooding on highways and local roads, leading to several closures.

  Weather

  Jul 10
• Protesters occupying McGill administration building, barricade set up

  In a short statement Thursday afternoon, the university confirmed protesters were occupying the university's main administration building but didn't elaborate on who they were. 

  Canada

  Jun 6
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• ‘He’s a demon’: Mom of murder victim speaks out after life sentence given

  Quebec Superior Court Justice Annie Émond said factors working against Andrei Donet included the severity of the crime and his behaviour after the attack. 

  Crime

  Jun 6
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• Woman connected with Montreal billionaire Robert Miller arrested on sex charge

  Montreal police said they arrested an alleged accomplice of billionaire Robert Miller, who is facing multiple sex charges involving 10 complainants.

  Crime

  Jun 4
• Bus carrying Canadian tourists crashes with car in Cuba, more than 2 dozen hurt

  Air Transat confirmed the bus involved in the crash was operated by one it its transfer partners and was carrying 38 passengers destined for flight TS715 to Montreal.

  Canada

  Jun 3
• Man, 20, arrested in connection with Montreal Jewish school shooting

  The incident happened on Nov. 12, when police responded to shots being heard at around 5 a.m. near Yeshiva Gedola school on Deacon Road, just off Van Horne Avenue.

  Crime

  May 22
• Montreal police make arrest in connection with city’s 10th homicide of 2024

  The arrest came after a man was found bloodied and unconscious early Sunday morning in an alley near the intersection of Parc and Mont-Royal avenues. 

  Crime

  May 13
• McGill University seeks court order to dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment

  McGill University says it's seeking the injunction despite ongoing talks with campers. Activists denounced the court order request by the school as a "shameful move,"

  Canada

  May 10
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• Driver turns himself in after fatal Laval hit and run

  Quebec provincial police say the man who turned himself in was arrested by officers and is expected to meet with investigators. He could be facing charges.

  Crime

  May 9
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• Homemade bombs found under machinery at Quebec construction site: company

  Swedish manufacturer Northvolt says it was once again targeted by vandals at the site of its future electric vehicle battery megaplant outside Montreal.

  Crime

  May 6
• ‘Planets were aligned’ for Quebec astrologer and his $7-million lottery win

  While winning the Loto-Québec's Grande Vie draw came as a surprise to astrologer Robert Gareau, the Quebec said he had an inkling good things were coming.

  Canada

  May 2
• Woman arrested after stabbing in Montreal park

  A 62-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday in connection with a stabbing in a park in Côte-des-Neiges. A 37-year-old man was rushed to hospital with upper body injuries.

  Crime

  May 1
• Pair accused of sex crimes at Montreal restaurant, police say more victims possible

  A 49-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were charged with various sex-related offences earlier this month.

  Crime

  Apr 22
• Humanitarian worker who died in Gaza remembered as ‘Canadian hero’

  Jacob Flickinger was 33, and a new father to son, Jasper, with his partner Sandy Leclerc, when he was killed during a humanitarian mission in Gaza at the beginning of the month.

  Canada

  Apr 19
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• English school board calls judge’s stay on parts of Quebec language law a ‘win’

  A Quebec Superior Court judge has stayed sections of Bill 96 requiring English school boards to communicate in French even when working with other English-speaking institutions.

  Apr 18
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• Provincial police say body found in fire-swept home south of Quebec City

  Police say a teenager was reported missing and five other occupants of the home were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation. They say the victim is likely the missing teenager.

  Fire

  Apr 18
• Stroller scam: Parents sound the alarm in Quebec, say they were duped

  Two Quebec parents are speaking out after buying strollers from Marketplace online and realizing what they bought wasn't as advertised.

  Canada

  Apr 17
• Quebec community vows to rebuild Hudson church damaged in ‘devastating’ fire

  The community of Hudson is in shock after a fire ravaged a 182-year old church. St. James Anglican Church was not only a religious building but a community hub.

  Fire

  Apr 15
• 1 death, several overdoses linked to suspected consumption of counterfeit pills

  Counterfeit pills that look like pharmaceutical tablets are in wide circulation in Montreal. Samples were found to contain synthetic opioids 25 times more potent than fentanyl.

  Health

  Apr 5
• ‘Why am I getting so little pension?’ Quebec woman turns to food bank, can’t make ends meet

  'When you see your grandma coming through the door, your great-aunt, that hits home and you realize everybody is affected,' the executive director of the West Island Mission said.

  Canada

  Apr 3
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• Dan Philip, civil rights champion and builder of bridges, passes away

  Dan Philip was well known for advocating for the rights of the Black community and often spoke out against racism and discrimination.

  Canada

  Apr 1
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• Working Quebec family can’t make ends meet on $2,500 a month. They’re not alone

  Demand at food banks across Quebec is reaching a critical stage. For one family, the aid is essential for their survival as the cost of living continues to increase.

  Features

  Mar 27
• Quebec parents file $1.6M suit after teacher allegedly puts students’ art for sale online

  The lawsuit alleges the students at Westwood Junior High School found out in February that the teacher was selling their artwork online without their consent.

  Mar 25
• 4 young drivers fined for excessive speeding on Montreal highways

  Four Montreal drivers were clocked at either double or near double the speed limit over the weekend. Each faces fines over $1,000 for speeding and other provincial offences.

  Crime

  Mar 25
• Drug bust valued at almost $1M a ‘serious blow’ to dealers: Quebec police

  Police said they found 21 kilos of cocaine, worth around $525,000, on the black market. They as seized thousands of opioid, amphetamine and benzodiazepine tablets.

  Crime

  Mar 21