20 new electric Bixi bikes buzzing on Montreal streets
Electric-assisted Bixi bikes are hitting Montreal’s roads as the bike sharing service launches a new pilot project. Continue reading
Wildfire smoke forces Edmonton Eskimos to move practice indoors, threatens Saturday’s game
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The smoke in Edmonton got so bad Wednesday afternoon that the Edmonton Eskimos needed to move their practice indoors. Now there are concerns that if conditions don’t improve, Saturday’s game against the Montreal Alouettes may get cancelled. Continue reading
Here’s why is B.C.’s 2018 wildfire season is so extreme, and why it’s not over yet
The 2018 wildfire season in British Columbia has grown to be the worst on record in years, and it’s going to get worse before it gets better. Continue reading
Quebec government offers $863M to agriculture sector to mitigate impact of U.S. tariffs
The plan would provide direct financial aid to some companies affected by the tariffs and would support investments to improve productivity, worker training and boost market diversification. Continue reading
New multi-sports field for kids opens in Saint-Michel
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
The project was spearheaded by the Montreal Impact Foundation and was built mainly for underprivileged youth in the area. Continue reading
Rumble strips explored but never installed at intersection prior to fatal Broncos crash
By Adam MacVicar Videographer
Rumble strips were recommended following a fatal 1997 crash at the intersection of Highway 35 and 335, but never installed. Continue reading
Quebec man’s east coast trip didn’t go as planned after motorcycle stolen in New Brunswick
The Kawasaki Z1000 has an estimated resale value of about $6,000, according to Archer. Continue reading
Montreal Alouettes place quarterback Johnny Manziel under concussion protocol
He was rocked by a hit while trying to run the ball over the goal-line in a 24-17 loss in Ottawa last weekend in his second career CFL start. Continue reading
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Man charged after driving car through house in Léry
The car appeared to have gone straight through one home before smashing into the neighbouring house. Continue reading
Quebec Court of Appeal allows Gilbert Rozon to challenge class-action lawsuit
Quebec’s top court will allow Just For Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon to challenge a class-action lawsuit brought against him by several women for alleged harassment and sexual assault. Continue reading
Trump administration reviews security clearances for 9 more people
This, after former CIA director John Brennan’s clearance was revoked. Continue reading
Fire destroys unoccupied home in Senneville
Montreal firefighters have gained control of a house fire in Senneville after they were called to the scene early Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
Fight to save north softball field at Jeanne-Mance Park heads to court
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
The fight to save the north softball field at Jeanne-Mance Park looks like it’s going to extra innings as members of the softball community have filed a lawsuit against the city of Montreal. Continue reading
Interim GoFundMe payments in Humboldt Broncos crash approved by judge
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
More than $15.2 million was donated to the GoFundMe campaign created after the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Continue reading
B.C. declares provincial state of emergency due to wildfires
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
This state of emergency will be in place for 14 days but may be extended or rescinded as necessary. Continue reading
Here’s how to turn off Google’s other tracking feature that you didn’t know about
Many were surprised Monday by another little-known Google feature that tracks their location,. Here’s how to turn it off. Continue reading
Here’s the fake news Saudi Arabia is playing about Canada
Saudi Arabia’s state-owned television network has falsely claimed that Canada imprisoned several individuals over “freedom of opinion,” including psychologist Jordan Peterson. Continue reading
Woman had a contact lens stuck in her eye for 28 years
A badminton game as a teenager came back to haunt a U.K. woman 28 years later. Continue reading
Sarah Sanders sorry for false claim that Donald Trump created more jobs for African-Americans than Obama
It was a rare admission of fault for an administration that frequently skews data and overstates economic gains. Continue reading
20 new electric Bixi bikes buzzing on Montreal streets
Electric-assisted Bixi bikes are hitting Montreal’s roads as the bike sharing service launches a new pilot project. Continue reading
Wildfire smoke forces Edmonton Eskimos to move practice indoors, threatens Saturday’s game
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The smoke in Edmonton got so bad Wednesday afternoon that the Edmonton Eskimos needed to move their practice indoors. Now there are concerns that if conditions don’t improve, Saturday’s game against the Montreal Alouettes may get cancelled. Continue reading
Surreal moment for some Laval residents following highway standoff
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
Many thankful no one was injured following a gunman firing in direction of the police on an overpass above Highway 440. Continue reading
Quebec government offers $863M to agriculture sector to mitigate impact of U.S. tariffs
The plan would provide direct financial aid to some companies affected by the tariffs and would support investments to improve productivity, worker training and boost market diversification. Continue reading
What do English-speaking millenials want out of the upcoming Quebec election?
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
For the first time, one-third of the Quebec electorate will be between 18 and 39 years old. Continue reading
New multi-sports field for kids opens in Saint-Michel
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
The project was spearheaded by the Montreal Impact Foundation and was built mainly for underprivileged youth in the area. Continue reading
Quebec man’s east coast trip didn’t go as planned after motorcycle stolen in New Brunswick
The Kawasaki Z1000 has an estimated resale value of about $6,000, according to Archer. Continue reading
Montreal city council to ask Ottawa for nationwide ban on handguns and other firearms
The City of Montreal is planning to formally ask the federal government to impose a nationwide ban on handguns and so-called assault weapons for anyone who doesn’t work in law enforcement. Continue reading
Montreal Alouettes place quarterback Johnny Manziel under concussion protocol
He was rocked by a hit while trying to run the ball over the goal-line in a 24-17 loss in Ottawa last weekend in his second career CFL start. Continue reading
Man charged after driving car through house in Léry
The car appeared to have gone straight through one home before smashing into the neighbouring house. Continue reading
Quebec Court of Appeal allows Gilbert Rozon to challenge class-action lawsuit
Quebec’s top court will allow Just For Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon to challenge a class-action lawsuit brought against him by several women for alleged harassment and sexual assault. Continue reading
Fire destroys unoccupied home in Senneville
Montreal firefighters have gained control of a house fire in Senneville after they were called to the scene early Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
Fight to save north softball field at Jeanne-Mance Park heads to court
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
The fight to save the north softball field at Jeanne-Mance Park looks like it’s going to extra innings as members of the softball community have filed a lawsuit against the city of Montreal. Continue reading
MNA François Ouimet pushed out of Quebec Liberal Party to make room for ‘renewal’
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
In a tearful press conference, longtime Liberal MNA François Ouimet explained how he was pushed out of the party even though the premier promised him that he would be the party’s candidate in Marquette. Continue reading
Saint-Henri community fridge looking for donations, new home
A community fridge in Saint-Henri is looking for more donations and a suitable location. Continue reading
Two Hells Angels arrested in crackdown on alleged drug ring in Quebec
Provincial police say the arrests are the second phase of an operation dubbed Nocif (Toxic) aimed at dismantling a vast network. Continue reading
Canadiens brass will attend Pacioretty’s golf tournament after all
Normally, that would be a given, but a report this week said that general manager Marc Bergevin and coach Claude Julien would skip this year’s edition of Max Pacioretty’s tournament, suggesting it was a sign that the team had decided to part ways with their third-year captain. Continue reading
Producers say berry prices won’t go up in Quebec despite heat wave
Pricing agreements with big grocery stores will keep consumers happy, despite lower yields. Continue reading
Former Uber driver hiding in Montreal faces extradition for California rape charges
Before turning up in Montreal earlier this summer, Mohamed Ben Azaza failed to show up for a meeting in California with detectives investigating the case. Continue reading
West Island group holds free info session for seniors
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
A free information fair was held at the borough’s cultural centre and was put on by the West Island Senior Advocacy and is part of the Seniors Liaisons Continue reading
Armed man arrested after police operation shuts down Highway 440 in Laval
A police operation is now under control after an armed man was arrested during rush-hour traffic in Laval. Continue reading
‘This gives us a little bit of justice’: Quebec to support families of murder victims attend trials
The Quebec government is creating a financial support program for the loved ones of victims who died as a result of crime. Continue reading
Quebec invests nearly $7 million in English-speaking community
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
The Quebec government has announced $7 million in funding for organizations offering services to English-speaking Quebecers. Continue reading
Unions will keep fighting court battle over Quebec City pre-election posters
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
A judge will not grant an injunction for a group of unions whose posters were torn down by the City of Quebec, but they say they will continue fighting the issue in court. Continue reading
‘It’s a basic, fundamental city service’: Montreal to overhaul line-painting on city streets
The City of Montreal has adopted a new motion aimed at improving line-painting on city streets. Continue reading
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