Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens dump the Columbus Blue Jackets
We are firmly into the second half of the season and the Montreal Canadiens are in a playoff spot, much to the surprise of most of the hockey world. Continue reading
Montreal’s Royalmount mega development raises traffic concerns
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
Some fear the Royalmount development could make traffic go from bad to worse Continue reading
Congo top court confirms Felix Tshisekedi as president, runner-up rejects ruling
Second-placed Martin Fayulu had rejected the tally for Congo’s election released last week, saying it cheated him out of a clear win of more than 60 per cent. Continue reading
Quebec to provide dental coverage for children with cancer
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
About 300 kids in the province are diagnosed with cancer every year, and about half will be at risk for dental problems. Continue reading
Quebec comic pleads for calm after being told his dreadlocks are ‘cultural appropriation’
Zach Poitras was told he could not perform at a university bar comedy show because his hairstyle was considered racist. Continue reading
FACT CHECK: Findings dispute Trump’s claim border wall will prevent drug smuggling
The Drug Enforcement Administration says “only a small percentage” of heroin seized by U.S. authorities comes across on territory between ports of entry. Continue reading
Plateau dispute sends 2 men to hospital
Montreal police are investigating after a reported attack on Friday in the city’s Plateau—Mont-Royal borough that sent two men to hospital. Continue reading
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau believes Canadian woman missing in Burkina Faso is still alive
Edith Blais and her Italian friend Luca Tacchetto have not been heard from since Dec. 15. Continue reading
Winter storm in U.S. Northeast has flights cancelled, states declare emergency
The storm was expected to dump up to two feet (60 cm) of snow on the Northeast starting on Saturday evening, with snowfall likely to last until Monday in upstate New York and Maine. Continue reading
EMSB cancels plans to open French immersion school in NDG to address overcrowding
The EMSB cancelled plans to open a new French immersion school in NDG, saying it has to address severe overcrowding in three locals schools first. Continue reading
Accused in slaying of wife at long term care centre told nurse he was responsible
A Montreal man on trial for the killing of his ailing wife told a senior nurse that he had suffocated her. Continue reading
Suspected car bomb in Londonderry, Northern Ireland reported by police
An image released by police on Twitter showed what appeared to be a burning vehicle in Bishop Street in the center of the city. Continue reading
Carbon monoxide detectors to be mandatory in all Quebec schools: Education Minister
Immediate steps are being taken to increase security in schools, announced Quebec Education Minister Jean-François Roberge. Continue reading
Intense winter storm on its way to Quebec: Environment Canada
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The weather agency said the system will move across New England on Sunday, hitting the Gulf of Saint Lawrence on Monday. Continue reading
No new Indigenous consultations after McClintic transfer: minister responds to interview
By Abigail Bimman Global National Ottawa Correspondent
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale made the comments in response to an exclusive Global News interview with Correctional Service Canada bureaucrats. Continue reading
Calgary man who nearly died from flu urges others to get immunized
By Heather Yourex-West Health Reporter
A Calgary man says he’s lucky to be alive after spending more than 20 days last month, in a medically induced coma. Brad Kettyle, 43, had no underlying health conditions when H1N1 flu brought him to death’s door. Continue reading
George W. Bush delivers pizza to Secret Service personnel working without pay during shutdown
George W. Bush said it’s “time for leaders on both sides to put politics aside, come together, and end this shutdown.” Continue reading
WestJet plane slides off taxiway at Edmonton airport amid icy conditions
A WestJet plane that was to depart for Victoria ended up sliding off a taxiway at Edmonton International Airport on Friday night. Continue reading
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ fans devastated after shock death in winter premiere
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ once again left its audience in tears after a beloved character passed away. Continue reading
Air Canada flight diverts to Calgary due to ‘extremely unruly passenger,’ woman taken to hospital
Police said they came aboard and took the woman into custody. Continue reading
Montreal homeless especially vulnerable when the mercury drops, experts say
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
With bitter, intense cold descending on the city, Montreal’s homeless advocates are using shuttles and a new overflow shelter in an effort to keep people off the street. Continue reading
This week on ‘Focus Montreal’: Jan. 19
This week on Focus Montreal, we learn about the importance of having carbon monoxide detectors in schools, as well as what’s being done in Montreal to help the homeless find shelter from the cold. Continue reading
Quebec minister demands Netflix remove Lac-Mégantic images from productions
The images used in Netflix productions were taken from real-life footage of one of the deadliest disasters in recent Canadian history. Continue reading
Riverside School Board reassures parents following gas leak in Montreal school
The school board said it had taken safety measures after a gas leak at an elementary school in Montreal’s LaSalle borough sent at least 35 children and eight adults to hospital. Continue reading
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens dump the Columbus Blue Jackets
We are firmly into the second half of the season and the Montreal Canadiens are in a playoff spot, much to the surprise of most of the hockey world. Continue reading
Montreal’s Royalmount mega development raises traffic concerns
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
Some fear the Royalmount development could make traffic go from bad to worse Continue reading
Quebec to provide dental coverage for children with cancer
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
About 300 kids in the province are diagnosed with cancer every year, and about half will be at risk for dental problems. Continue reading
Quebec comic pleads for calm after being told his dreadlocks are ‘cultural appropriation’
Zach Poitras was told he could not perform at a university bar comedy show because his hairstyle was considered racist. Continue reading
Plateau dispute sends 2 men to hospital
Montreal police are investigating after a reported attack on Friday in the city’s Plateau—Mont-Royal borough that sent two men to hospital. Continue reading
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau believes Canadian woman missing in Burkina Faso is still alive
Edith Blais and her Italian friend Luca Tacchetto have not been heard from since Dec. 15. Continue reading
EMSB cancels plans to open French immersion school in NDG to address overcrowding
The EMSB cancelled plans to open a new French immersion school in NDG, saying it has to address severe overcrowding in three locals schools first. Continue reading
Accused in slaying of wife at long term care centre told nurse he was responsible
A Montreal man on trial for the killing of his ailing wife told a senior nurse that he had suffocated her. Continue reading
Carbon monoxide detectors to be mandatory in all Quebec schools: Education Minister
Immediate steps are being taken to increase security in schools, announced Quebec Education Minister Jean-François Roberge. Continue reading
Intense winter storm on its way to Quebec: Environment Canada
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The weather agency said the system will move across New England on Sunday, hitting the Gulf of Saint Lawrence on Monday. Continue reading
Montreal Irish community meets to discuss future plans for Black Rock site
By Elysia Bryan-Baynes Anchor/Reporter
“We are at the very beginning of planning,” officials said, “but it is exciting that we have reached this point.” Continue reading
Quebec woman who carried on relationship with young child avoids jail time
A Montreal-area woman who carried on an intense, inappropriate relationship with a young girl despite numerous efforts to get her to stop will avoid further jail time. Continue reading
Former Montreal Alouettes receiver Tim Maypray dies at the age of 30
Tim Maypray, who was a receiver with the Montreal Alouettes during their 2010 Grey Cup season, has died. He was 30. Continue reading
SUVs likely to be big attraction at Montreal International Auto Show
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Despite efforts to make urban mobility less polluting, public preference for larger vehicles continues. Continue reading
Freeland to meet with family of Edith Blais, who’s been missing in Burkina Faso since Dec. 15
The 34-year-old Blais and her Italian friend Luca Tacchetto were travelling by car in southwestern Burkina Faso and were supposed to cross the border into Togo to do volunteer work with an aid group. Continue reading
Orderly testifies victim in Alzheimer’s slaying required constant care
The trial is expected to last between six and seven weeks. Continue reading
François Legault lists Quebec demands ahead of federal election
One of Quebec Premier François Legault’s main election promises was to “temporarily” reduce immigration by 20 per cent, Continue reading
Some parents keep kids out of LaSalle school as questions mount over carbon monoxide leak
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
Questions continue to mount in the wake of a LaSalle school evacuation that sent more than 40 people to hospital with symptoms like nausea, dizziness and vomiting. Continue reading
Rosemont fire in manhole leaves thousands in the dark
The fire in Montreal’s Rosemont—La Petite Patrie has left thousands of customers without power and shut down the Metro’s blue line for hours. Continue reading
Evolution of child car seats: From straps and Tot-Guard to 5-point safety harness
By Kim Smith Reporter
The Bunny Bear Company made child seats in 1933, however the devices were mainly intended to stop kids from moving around the car. Continue reading
Kirkland shooting suspect waiting for psychiatric report
The Crown is awaiting a psychiatric report on the accused’s mental state. Continue reading
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