Benson Cook

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• Federal government names four Montreal hotels for post-travel quarantine

  The program, announced several weeks ago, will require most people entering Canada by air to quarantine for up to three days in an approved hotel, at their own expense.

  Health

  Feb 19, 2021
• Coronavirus: Calls mount for Quebec to collect race-based COVID-19 data

  Nearly a year into the health crisis, we still don't have a clear picture of just how much harder COVID-19's hitting racialized communities in Quebec.

  Health

  Feb 16, 2021
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• Coronavirus: CÉGEPs, universities slow to return to true in-person instruction

  While many have confidence in the baby steps being taken by their respective institutions, they say it's going to take more involvement to make in-person classes a success.

  Health

  Feb 15, 2021
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• Montreal man files complaints against SQ after ‘driving while Black’ traffic stop

  CRARR's director-general, Fo Niemi, says it's far from the first issue that's been reported in the region.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2021
• PQ picks a fight with Dawson College over $100m campus project

  The school's plans for a new building are not an attempt to welcome even more students, administrators say, but an attempt to catch up to the number they already have.

  Politics

  Feb 9, 2021
• Some Montreal essential workers feel they’re being harassed by police after curfew

  Some Uber and UberEats drivers say they feel police are focusing more on stopping them every night than nabbing rule-breakers who don't have a legitimate reason to be outside.

  Canada

  Feb 2, 2021
• Black Montreal lawyer says protocol not followed during traffic stop, intends to file complaint

  As a lawyer, Kwadwo D. Yeboah says he's aware of the proper protocols in situations like these, and says they weren't followed.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2021
• Russo-Montrealers protest Alexei Navalny’s detention in front of Montreal consulate

  Protesters joined sister demonstrations in cities around the world against the detention of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

  Politics

  Jan 31, 2021
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• Travel agents join growing calls for greater financial support amid new restrictions

  While few travel agents have made much commission in nearly a year, there have been trickles of business.

  Consumer

  Jan 30, 2021
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• Teacher at Montreal’s Vanguard School dies after contracting COVID-19

  Sources at the school confirmed Yvan Trépanier had died after contracting the novel coronavirus.

  Education

  Jan 29, 2021
• Quebec drownings up sharply in 2020 as advocates say pandemic, warm summer to blame

  The Life Saving Society recorded a stunning 95 deaths by drowning in 2020, compared to 58 in 2019.

  Canada

  Jan 28, 2021
• Demonstrators call for end to Quebec’s curfew as advocates ask Superior Court to exempt homeless

  Some said they were inspired to join the demonstration after Premier François Legault's controversial remarks in rejecting calls to exempt the homeless from the curfew.

  Politics

  Jan 24, 2021
• Montreal pet owners say dog walkers essential service amid pandemic

  Getting your dog walked by a professional is not just a great investment in your animal's health, but a service many pet owners find essential.

  Canada

  Jan 21, 2021
• Coronavirus: front-line workers plead with Quebecers to better follow public health measures

  A new 30-second television spot ends with the stern message: 'We have to follow all the rules, all the time, no exceptions.'

  Health

  Jan 20, 2021
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• Coronavirus: growing confusion over ‘essential’ services in Quebec’s lockdown

  Floral shops aren't the only surprises to be found on the vast lists of what is, and what is not, 'essential' during the pandemic's second wave in Quebec.

  Canada

  Jan 19, 2021
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• Montreal kicks off massive snow-removal operation as families fill parks with snowmen

  Montreal police suggested those who wait until after the 8 p.m. curfew to move their cars out of the path of snow-clearing vehicles could face a ticket.

  Canada

  Jan 17, 2021
• Man dies after being shot near Montreal Metro station in city’s first homicide of 2021

  A police spokesperson said officers were alerted to the incident around 7:15 a.m. by a 911 call reporting that someone had been shot in the alleyway behind Joliette Metro station.

  Crime

  Jan 7, 2021
• One arrested after stabbing in Montreal’s West Island

  The 18-year-old victim has been taken to hospital, where she is being treated for stab wounds sustained to her upper body. She is expected to recover.

  Crime

  Jan 6, 2021
• Teenager injured in Saint-Michel shooting

  Montreal police (SPVM) say the teenager is being treated in hospital, where he is expected to recover.

  Crime

  Jan 4, 2021
• Coronavirus: looking back on how Quebec responded to COVID-19 in 2020

  On the day Quebecers are preparing to bid farewell to a year many would rather forget, 8,226 Quebecers have perished from COVID-19.

  Health

  Dec 31, 2020
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• Quebec Liberal vacationing in Barbados during COVID-19 crisis called home by party leader

  Pierre Arcand, an MNA and the former interim leader of the Quebec Liberal Party, is currently in Barbados. Quebecers have been told to avoid non-essential travel due to COVID-19.

  Health

  Dec 30, 2020
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• ‘Pandemic puppies’ bring joy, companionship to Montreal families amid pandemic

  In October and November alone, Anne Dubé of Rosie Animal Adoption says 16 new puppies were adopted.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2020
• Experts urge caution as Quebecers crowd into shopping malls despite cresting second COVID-19 wave

  After Dec. 25, retail stores deemed non-essential by Quebec City will have to close their doors until at least Jan. 11, 2021.

  Health

  Dec 22, 2020
• Maple syrup industry sounds alarm over new Quebec lumber policy

  Quebec produces 72% of the world's supply of maple syrup.

  Economy

  Dec 20, 2020
• Protesters call for Transport Ministry to halt plans to cut down trees in Saint-Jacques Escarpment

  The protest, led by advocacy group Sauvons la Falaise, consisted of around a dozen people.

  Environment

  Dec 19, 2020