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QMJHL Roundup: Friday, February 15, 2019
VAL-D’OR, Que. – Jimmy Huntington had three goals and an assist and Dmitry Zavgorodniy added two goals and a helper as the Rimouski Oceanic defeated the Val-d’Or Foreurs 7-4 on Friday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League play. Continue reading
Laval police arrest man in connection with an armed standoff
Laval police say they received a call at around 4:30 p.m. Friday reporting an armed man inside a home on Bellemare Street in Fabreville. Continue reading
Joe Biden says he will decide ‘in the near term’ whether to run for president in 2020
The 76-year old would also find himself at the center of a debate among Democrats about whether their party would best be led in the November 2020 vote by a political newcomer or a seasoned veteran. Continue reading
Anglo rights’ group pushes issues in meeting with Quebec Premier
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
Members of the Quebec Community Group Networks met for 90 minutes in a closed-door meeting with Premier François Legault on Friday. Continue reading
Obstruction charge against former SNC executive dropped due to excessive delays
The engineering company’s former executive vice-president Sami Bebawi and his lawyer, Constantine Kyres, were initially charged with obstruction in 2014. Continue reading
Support for France’s ‘yellow vests’ dwindles as protests enter 14th weekend
The number of protesters have fallen from highs of over 300,000 nationwide in November to around 50,000 last week, according to government estimates. Continue reading
Montreal public transit users caught in the middle as STM, union fight over bus shortages
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Thousands of public transit users in Montreal say they are getting increasingly frustrated because of the massive line-ups for buses. Continue reading
Lockdowns end at Quebec schools targeted by online threats
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Lockdowns at two English-language Quebec schools have ended following threats that were made online. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Complaints about Ontario Amber Alert are petty and selfish
Amber Alerts are intended for specific situations where sufficient evidence exists to believe a child has been abducted and is in potentially mortal danger. These are not casually deployed. Continue reading
Amid an opioid crisis, Canadians back ‘compulsory treatment,’ poll shows. But does it work?
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
When it comes to decriminalizing all drugs, Canadians aren’t quite there yet, says the executive director of the Angus Reid Institute. Continue reading
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens fall to Nashville Predators 3-1 in season’s latest test
They may not be upper echelon yet, but the Montreal Canadiens seem to be for real. Continue reading
Canadian captured in Syria admits to role in gruesome ISIS execution videos
A Canadian previously identified by Global News as the narrator of an ISIS execution video has now admitted to his role in the terror group’s propaganda. Continue reading
QMJHL Roundup: Thursday, February 14, 2019
Giordano Finoro scored in overtime as the Gatineau Olympiques erased a two-goal deficit to come back and beat the Charlottetown Islanders 4-3 on Thursday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Continue reading
CHUM’s embryo research could improve IVF treatment in the future
The discovery, which is still in its early stages, could help those opting for IVF treatment. Continue reading
Veterans’ anger at Trudeau government grows after Wilson-Raybould’s resignation
The Liberals have run through three veterans-affairs ministers in as many years, while making little headway on improving service delivery and breaking their pension promise. Continue reading
Canada’s new low-cost cell phone plans? ‘A joke,’ expert says
New, lower-cost data-only plans proposed by Bell, Rogers and Telus fall short, consumer advocates and industry researchers say. Continue reading
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Father charged with 1st-degree murder in death of 11-year-old girl subject of Amber Alert
Peel Regional Police said in a statement the man “made comments indicating he was going to harm himself and his daughter.” Continue reading
Vancouver facing measles outbreak with 9 confirmed cases
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The cases are centred around three French-language public schools in Vancouver. Continue reading
Peel police disappointed over Amber Alert complaints for missing 11-year-old girl found dead
Some on social media complained about the Amber Alert notification getting sent as far as Winnipeg and Ottawa. Continue reading
Trump said he’d be sued over his emergency declaration. Enter three landowners from the Texas border
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Texas landowners argue the wall could cut them off from land that’s been in their families for generations. Continue reading
Police issue arrest warrant for escaped Laval convict, CSC investigating
Denis Bégin was being held at minimum-security facility where he was serving a life sentence for second-degree murder. Continue reading
QMJHL Roundup: Friday, February 15, 2019
VAL-D’OR, Que. – Jimmy Huntington had three goals and an assist and Dmitry Zavgorodniy added two goals and a helper as the Rimouski Oceanic defeated the Val-d’Or Foreurs 7-4 on Friday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League play. Continue reading
The best (and worst) from Montreal’s biggest storm of the year
This week’s storm not only brought 40 centrimetres of snow with it, but it also brought Montrealers together in weird, wonderful (and not so wonderful) ways. Continue reading
Laval police arrest man in connection with an armed standoff
Laval police say they received a call at around 4:30 p.m. Friday reporting an armed man inside a home on Bellemare Street in Fabreville. Continue reading
Laval’s Place Bell hosts thousands for video game world championship tournament
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
A professional video game competition is a drawing thousands to Place Bell. Continue reading
Concern growing for Quebecers in Haiti as violent protests continue
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Just over a week ago protesters began demanding the resignation of president Jovenel Moïse. Continue reading
Anglo rights’ group pushes issues in meeting with Quebec Premier
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
Members of the Quebec Community Group Networks met for 90 minutes in a closed-door meeting with Premier François Legault on Friday. Continue reading
Obstruction charge against former SNC executive dropped due to excessive delays
The engineering company’s former executive vice-president Sami Bebawi and his lawyer, Constantine Kyres, were initially charged with obstruction in 2014. Continue reading
Montreal public transit users caught in the middle as STM, union fight over bus shortages
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Thousands of public transit users in Montreal say they are getting increasingly frustrated because of the massive line-ups for buses. Continue reading
Lockdowns end at Quebec schools targeted by online threats
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Lockdowns at two English-language Quebec schools have ended following threats that were made online. Continue reading
Amid an opioid crisis, Canadians back ‘compulsory treatment,’ poll shows. But does it work?
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
When it comes to decriminalizing all drugs, Canadians aren’t quite there yet, says the executive director of the Angus Reid Institute. Continue reading
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens fall to Nashville Predators 3-1 in season’s latest test
They may not be upper echelon yet, but the Montreal Canadiens seem to be for real. Continue reading
QMJHL Roundup: Thursday, February 14, 2019
Giordano Finoro scored in overtime as the Gatineau Olympiques erased a two-goal deficit to come back and beat the Charlottetown Islanders 4-3 on Thursday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Continue reading
CHUM’s embryo research could improve IVF treatment in the future
The discovery, which is still in its early stages, could help those opting for IVF treatment. Continue reading
François Legault wants Ottawa to ‘settle’ with SNC-Lavalin so firm avoids trial
Quebec Premier François Legault says he wants the federal government to settle with engineering firm SNC-Lavalin “as soon as possible.” Continue reading
Who is to blame for shortage of buses on Montreal roads?
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
STM management is trying to convince a judge that maintenance workers are working too slowly on purpose and causing a major bus shortage. Continue reading
Volunteer West Island opens Meals on Wheels in Dollard-des-Ormeaux
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Volunteer West Island has partnered with the city of Dollard-des-Ormeaux to set up a meals on wheels programme in the municipality. Continue reading
Edinburgh Elementary nixes annex proposal to ease overcrowding
Edinburgh Elementary wants the EMSB to build modular classrooms to help ease overcrowding. Continue reading
Bombardier turns annual profit for first time in 5 years as train woes persist
The plane-and-train maker said it pocketed a net income of US$318 million in 2018. Continue reading
Quebec declines talks with feds, provinces, territories on coerced sterilization
Quebec won’t be part of a working group the federal government wants to examine claims that Indigenous women have been sterilized against their will. Continue reading
Canadian embassy closed as violent protests in Haiti trap Quebec tourists
Canada’s embassy in Haiti remains closed amid violent street protests that have trapped dozens of Canadians in the Caribbean country. Continue reading
Quebec, Montreal governments welcome proposal for new baseball stadium
Word that the group pushing for a return of Major League Baseball to Montreal has chosen a site for a new stadium is being met with enthusiasm. Continue reading
Quebec government pushes on with plan to enroll 4-year-olds in preschool
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The Quebec government is going ahead with its promise to offer preschool to four-year-olds across the province. Continue reading
Police arrest 32 in drug bust targeting eastern Quebec, New Brunswick network
The arrests carried out Thursday are in connection with drug distribution networks controlled by the Hells Angels. Continue reading
Jennifer Lopez announces ‘It’s My Party’ tour, 2 Canadian dates
J-Lo will celebrate her golden jubilee year in both Toronto and Montreal. Continue reading
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