Karen Macdonald
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News Director and Station Manager at Global Montreal
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Montreal public health urges all bar patrons and employees to get tested for COVID-19All people who have been to Montreal bars since July 1 are asked to be tested.HealthJul 11, 2020
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Lessons Learned: West Island regional health agency preparing for second wave of coronavirusLynne McVey, CEO CIUSSS Ouest-de-l'ÃŽle-de-Montréal, says her organization is looking ahead so that it is better prepared if there is a second wave of COVID-19.ÂHealthMay 26, 2020
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Newspaper launches in Vaudreuil-Soulanges amid COVID-19 pandemicThe newspaper promises to be the voice of local businesses in Vaudreuil-Soulanges.NewsMay 14, 2020
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Legault singles out English media for poll showing fear in anglophonesPremier Legault says he is doing his best in French and English to explain the pandemic situation to all Quebecers.CanadaMay 13, 2020
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Global News celebrates career of retiring news anchor: Elysia Bryan-BaynesAfter a 17-year career in television, Elysia Bryan-Baynes is calling it quits.Jan 31, 2020
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Heating back in time for the holidays in Dorval apartmentKaren Kemp says that within an hour of calling the television station reporter Tim Sargeant was at her door where he noted extension cords plugged into space heaters in her two bedrooms and an obvious lack of heat in the apartment.CanadaDec 24, 2019
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Longueuil police won’t charge mother who left baby in car in Greenfield ParkLongueuil police say they won't charge the mother of a baby found unsupervised in a hot car in Greenfield Park last week.CanadaAug 23, 2019
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New Year’s Eve bigger than ever at Montreal’s Old PortMoment Factory is producing a special light show for the New Year's Eve Party at the Old Port of Montreal.CanadaDec 31, 2018
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Anglo community the big winner after English-language debateThe first English-language television debate in Quebec history prompted viewing parties at several locations across Montreal.PoliticsSep 17, 2018
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Quebec provincial police find body on dirt road along Riviere Rouge in ArundelThe Sûreté du Quebec (SQ) has confirmed that they have found a body on a dirt road along the Riviere Rouge in Arundel, about 50 kilometres north of Lachute.CrimeSep 20, 2017
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Border services overwhelmed as Haitians continue to seek asylum in QuebecConditions are difficult for asylum seekers at the Canada-US border as a steady stream of people seeking refugee status cross illegally into Quebec.Aug 11, 2017
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Edgewater students pay it forward with donation to West Island Palliative Care ResidencePincourt students pay it forward thanks to Greater Montreal Day.Jun 13, 2017
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Volunteers needed for temporary food depot in Pointe-ClaireThe food depot is moving to Pointe-Claire Plaza on Thursday morning. They have an urgent need for volunteers to help out.May 10, 2017
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Montreal schools announce closures, brace for major winter stormMontreal schools will not be open Wednesday due to the major winter storm.WeatherMar 14, 2017
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Students evacuated after school bus starts smoking on Champlain BridgeStudents were evacuated from a school bus on the Champlain Bridge early Wednesday afternoon.CanadaSep 28, 2016
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Autumn and Peter Phillips named patrons of the West Island Palliative Care ResidenceAutumn and Peter Phillips become patrons of the West Island Palliative Care Residence.CanadaJul 28, 2016
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Montreal asks residents to stay away from Mont-Royal lantern festivalThe city says the lantern festival's planners do not hold a permit for the event in Mount Royal Park planned for Monday, June 20.CanadaJun 16, 2016
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Montreal white collar workers and city reach tentative dealThe city announced late Friday in a press release that an agreement-in-principle has been made that both parties will submit for ratification.CanadaFeb 26, 2016
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New outdoor amphitheatre planned for Parc Jean-DrapeauThe City of Montreal is giving itself a birthday present for its 375th anniversary. The western portion of Parc Jean-Drapeau is getting a $70 million facelift.CanadaOct 23, 2015
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Little Italy prepares for the roar of big enginesLittle Italy hosts fourth edition of its racing weekend.SportsMay 25, 2015
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Cavendish caregiver support centre remains open for nowProgram changes at the CIUSSS Centre-West Montreal are being suspended pending a thorough review.HealthMay 22, 2015
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Gatineau man takes home $2 million lottery prizeA Gatineau man said his problems are in the past after winning $2 million with Quebec 49.CanadaApr 27, 2015
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Verdun’s One Tomato Plant at a Time wins at Centraide GalaCentraide handed out its Distinction Awards Thursday evening at the Montreal Science Centre in recognition of the outstanding contribution of agencies to alleviate the effects of poverty.Apr 24, 2015
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Comedian Sugar Sammy’s metro ads win big at Quebec’s CREA AwardsComedian Sugar Sammy's Christmas list included a complaint to Quebec's Office de la langue francaise, which won him three awards for best advertising campaign.CanadaApr 17, 2015
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Crews remove part of St. Henri’s St. Zotique Church bell towerEngineers were on-site at the church early Friday, examining the bell tower and trying to decide how to best protect the safety of residents in the area.CanadaApr 17, 2015