Eastern Township family shares story of teen’s binge drinking as a warning to others
‘Our 16-year-old son decided to drink alcohol for fun with his friends, that’s part of being young, I suppose, but he almost died,’ the mother said. Continue reading
Lachine residents complain of ‘Third World country’ road conditions
Motorists in Montreal’s Lachine borough say driving on a section of 55th Avenue near Highway 20 has become unbearable. Continue reading
Montreal police investigating reports of shots fired in Saint-Leonard
At 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, authorities received several 911 calls about gunfire at a business on Robert Boulevard near Narbonne Street. Continue reading
Date set for referendum on controversial Hampstead housing development
The referendum results will decide the fate of two affordable apartment buildings on Côte Saint-Luc Road that could be torn down in favour of constructing luxury apartments. Continue reading
Dollard-des-Ormeaux to name park after Teresa Dellar, pioneer in palliative care
“She was a remarkable woman, a true leader in our community, and we must do everything not to forget this unique jewel that we were so fortunate to have,” Mayor Alex Bottausci said. Continue reading
Quebec won’t legislate a ban on ‘bonjour-hi’ greeting
This comes after Quebec’s minister responsible for the French language revealed that the province was looking for a way to ban popular greeting, “bonjour-hi.” Continue reading
Most Montrealers believe they live in a bilingual city: survey
The majority of Montrealers — as well as Quebecers living in other parts of the province — believe Montreal is a bilingual city, according to a recent survey. Continue reading
Luc Rabouin elected Plateau-Mont-Royal’s new mayor
Rabouin replaces former longtime mayor Luc Ferrandez, who quit politics in May after 10 years of service. Continue reading
‘Some people are racist,’ Quebec premier denounces Montrealer who told Jagmeet Singh to ‘cut your turban off’
Quebec Premier François Legault says it was ‘racist’ for a man to tell NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to ‘cut off your turban’ at Montreal’s Atwater Market. Continue reading
Montreal police investigating after stabbing in Côte-des-Neiges
The victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries to his upper body, police say. Continue reading
Francophones shouldn’t lose their right to vote in school board elections, argue English-language advocates
Under the proposed legislation, school boards will cease to exist as of November 2020. Continue reading
Man allegedly approaching children near LaSalle school for photos
Montreal police are investigating after a man allegedly approached several children from Terre-Des-Jeunes Elementary School. Continue reading
Police investigating after taxi driver shot in Montreal North
Officers say a 58-year-old taxi driver was shot multiple times in the upper body on Monday night in Montreal North. Continue reading
Quebec plans to axe school boards but offers compromise to English institutions
Under Bill 40, there is a compromise for English institutions, which will still have the right to hold democratic elections. Continue reading
Liberal, Green party leaders to take part in Montreal climate change march
Justin Trudeau and Elizabeth May will take part in Montreal’s climate change march on Friday, while NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will join a similar event in B.C. Continue reading