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English Montreal School Board joins legal challenge against Bill 40
The English Montreal School Board joins the province’s eight other English-language school boards and passes a resolution to join the legal fight against Bill 40. Continue reading
The coronavirus pandemic is changing the face of palliative care in Quebec
How Canada’s largest palliative care residence is coping with COVID-19 and concerns over the lack of personal contact for patients. Continue reading
Plea from front-line nurse: ‘I’m sacrificing so I’d like everyone to do their part’
A Montreal nurse working on the front-lines of the COVID-19 crisis says people not respecting social distancing is like a ‘slap in the face’ for health-care workers. Continue reading
Montreal outlines land for 60-hectare Parc de la falaise at Saint-Jacques Escarpment
City of Montreal takes step to secure land for 60-hectare nature park at Saint-Jacques Escarpment. Continue reading
Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal closes after COVID-19 outbreak
Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal closes its doors for at least 14 days after several staff members contract COVID-19. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Montreal food bloggers help local restaurants feed front-line workers
After the COVID-19 pandemic forced Montreal food bloggers to change gears, they set up a program to help feed front-line health-care workers. Continue reading
Montreal woman tries to remove father from CHSLD, then sent extra charges after his death
A Montreal family is devastated and insulted after first being denied the right to remove their loved one from a long-term care facility, then receiving a notice outlining extra fees, days after he died. Continue reading
Quebec experts cautiously optimistic about COVID-19 hospital projections
Researchers predict that if the trend continues with hospitalization rates and if protective measures slowly decrease, Quebec hospitals can handle the predicted surge in cases of COVID-19. Continue reading
Local Montreal charities in desperate need of help during pandemic
Chez Doris, a daytime shelter for women, is one such organization in need of help. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Former health minister among doctors helping to fill gap at Quebec care homes
The La Pinière MNA said that despite him once being in charge of Quebec’s entire health-care network, he has made clear to his new boss he’s just another member of the team. Continue reading
Montreal nurses worried about lack of protective gear, testing, staff: ‘We’re all getting tired’
Quebec’s premier calls on health-care workers to stop working in multiple facilities, but some nurses claim staff shortages and a lack of testing for COVID-19 make it difficult. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Working conditions at Residence Herron and owner’s past under scrutiny
Quebec’s premier is looking into allegations that one of the owners of the Residence Herron had a criminal record but the company claims he was pardoned in 2014 and passed his background check. Continue reading
Quebec doctor concerned by hydroxychloroquine shortage after patients denied treatment
A leading rheumatologist is calling for answers after a hydroxychloroquine shortage prevents his patients from accessing treatment. Continue reading
Family criticizes Verdun long-term care facility over measures to contain COVID-19 outbreak
A Montreal woman is outraged over emergency measures taken at her mother’s long-term care facility to contain a COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading
Three confirmed COVID-19 cases at Montreal West Island seniors home
Three people including one worker and two assisted-living residents at a West Island retirement home have tested positive for COVID-19. Continue reading