Rachel Bendayan to represent Liberals in Outremont in federal byelection
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
Attorney Rachel Bendayan faced off against Concordia University professor Kim Manning and won the nomination after three hours of voting. Continue reading
This week on ‘Focus Montreal’: Dec. 16
This week, learn about how shelters and one woman’s research are changing the conversation about homelessness, while one university professor explains why holiday shopping can bring out the worst in people. Continue reading
Man’s best friend 2.0: China offers pet cloning service
“We’ve discovered that more and more pet owners want their pets to accompany them for an even longer period of time.” Continue reading
Baloo the cat back home in N.S. after being mistakenly shipped 1,200 kilometres across Canada
Baloo’s 10-day-long ordeal began when he snuck into a box of tire rims to catch a quick catnap in his Halifax-area home, not knowing that the box he had crawled into would soon be on its way to Alberta. Continue reading
Arrest made in connection with death of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu woman
Police have arrested a man in his 20s in Sainte-Adèle. Continue reading
Saudi Arabia denounces U.S. Senate’s vote blaming crown prince for Khashoggi killing
Saudi Arabia issued an unusually strong rebuke of the U.S. Senate on Monday, rejecting a bipartisan resolution that put the blame for the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi squarely on the Saudi crown prince and describing it as interference in the kingdom’s affairs. Continue reading
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens dump the Ottawa Senators
The Montreal Canadiens took on the Ottawa Senators on home ice Saturday night at the Bell Centre. Continue reading
Four-alarm fire tears through residential building in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
Around 20 people are homeless after a fire tore through a three-storey residential building on Sicard Street. Continue reading
Bomb explodes outside Athens TV station, Greek PM calls it ‘attack against democracy’
A powerful bomb exploded early Monday outside the southern Athens headquarters of Greece’s private Skai broadcaster, which has been strongly critical of government policies, damaging the glass-fronted building but causing no injuries. Continue reading
Future Vaudreuil-Soulanges hospital moving to another site
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
The future site of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges hospital is now undecided. Continue reading
Baloo the cat to be reunited with Halifax family after being accidentally shipped to Montreal
Despite his 17-hour ordeal, the cat, named Baloo, was found in good health. Continue reading
Theresa May to reject growing calls for 2nd Brexit referendum, says it will violate public trust
British Prime Minister Theresa May is set to condemn growing calls for a second referendum on Britain’s departure from the European Union, saying it would do irreparable damage to trust in democracy. Continue reading
Quebec moves up deadline for obligatory winter tires in 2019
Beginning in 2019, the deadline for installing winter tires is being moved back to Dec. 1 from the current deadline of Dec. 15. Continue reading
‘Let’s be clear’: Quebec education minister says school boards will be abolished
The Quebec government is standing firm on its plan to abolish school boards and school elections. Continue reading
Between 2 superpowers: What’s happened so far in the Canada-China-Huawei spat?
Telecommunications giant Huawei’s CFO Meng Wanzhou was arrested December 1, setting off a chain of events that has Canada caught between two global superpowers. Continue reading
Trump asks if ‘SNL’ is legal day after skit that imagines Clinton won U.S. election
U.S. President Donald Trump took to Twitter to say that “Saturday Night Live” “only defame and belittle.” Continue reading
U.S. Coast Guard officer fatally shoots wife and 7-year-old son before killing himself
Police say an argument between Petty Officer First Class John Presnar and his wife escalated and her mother ran from the home. When officers arrived, they found the bodies and the wounded girl inside. Continue reading
Was China caught off guard by Canada’s loyalty to rule of law, U.S. in Huawei arrest?
“Some people might see rule of law as an anchor — raise and lower as you see fit — but in Canada it’s an absolute.” Continue reading
‘Saturday Night Live’ imagines a world where Trump never was president
Everybody appears to be a lot happier. Continue reading
Canada’s ambassador to China meets with second detained Canadian Michael Spavor
The meeting comes two days after Canada’s ambassador was granted access to meet with Michael Kovrig, who was detained last week. Continue reading
Rachel Bendayan to represent Liberals in Outremont in federal byelection
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
Attorney Rachel Bendayan faced off against Concordia University professor Kim Manning and won the nomination after three hours of voting. Continue reading
Pierrefonds students hope to inspire others with Christmas act of kindness
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
Bright and early Sunday morning, Grade 4 students from St. Charles Elementary School embarked on a special mission. Continue reading
Quebecers critical of Alberta oil but buying more gasoline, SUVs, bigger homes: report
Quebec’s premier is quick to reject “dirty” oil from Western Canada in favour of hydro power, but new data indicate the province’s citizens are buying record amounts of gasoline. Continue reading
This week on ‘Focus Montreal’: Dec. 16
This week, learn about how shelters and one woman’s research are changing the conversation about homelessness, while one university professor explains why holiday shopping can bring out the worst in people. Continue reading
Baloo the cat back home in N.S. after being mistakenly shipped 1,200 kilometres across Canada
Baloo’s 10-day-long ordeal began when he snuck into a box of tire rims to catch a quick catnap in his Halifax-area home, not knowing that the box he had crawled into would soon be on its way to Alberta. Continue reading
Arrest made in connection with death of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu woman
Police have arrested a man in his 20s in Sainte-Adèle. Continue reading
Teen suffers ‘serious’ head trauma after falling off moving train in Dorval: police
“Was it a game? Was he trying to travel somewhere else? It’s hard to explain.” Continue reading
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens dump the Ottawa Senators
The Montreal Canadiens took on the Ottawa Senators on home ice Saturday night at the Bell Centre. Continue reading
Four-alarm fire tears through residential building in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
Around 20 people are homeless after a fire tore through a three-storey residential building on Sicard Street. Continue reading
Future Vaudreuil-Soulanges hospital moving to another site
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
The future site of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges hospital is now undecided. Continue reading
Baloo the cat to be reunited with Halifax family after being accidentally shipped to Montreal
Despite his 17-hour ordeal, the cat, named Baloo, was found in good health. Continue reading
Quebec moves up deadline for obligatory winter tires in 2019
Beginning in 2019, the deadline for installing winter tires is being moved back to Dec. 1 from the current deadline of Dec. 15. Continue reading
‘Let’s be clear’: Quebec education minister says school boards will be abolished
The Quebec government is standing firm on its plan to abolish school boards and school elections. Continue reading
Quebec Anglo community ready to fight to keep school boards
It’s a battle the group is willing to take all the way to the Supreme Court. Continue reading
Ormstown mechanic angered over excavation project surrounding his shop
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
According to Ormstown Coun. Ken Dolphin, the work is being done along Route 201 to connect much of the town to water and sewer services. Continue reading
Pointe-Claire institution Base Camp closing its doors in February
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
After 35 years in business, the outdoor sports store on Cartier Avenue in Pointe-Claire, Que., is closing for good in February 2019. Continue reading
Early winter sets back 10 construction sites in Montreal
The City of Montreal made the announcement on Friday afternoon, saying the early bout of winter weather during the fall is to blame. Continue reading
Supreme Court rules mandatory payments for minor offences unconstitutional
The Supreme Court of Canada has struck down a law that forced people convicted of crimes to pay surcharges that help victims. Continue reading
Griffintown residents concerned after close call between pedestrian and driver
Drivers not respecting new signage along Notre-Dame street in Griffintown is causing concern for pedestrians in the area. Continue reading
Vaudreuil-Dorion’s Des Chenaux Road overpass to be demolished and rebuilt
The Des Chenaux Road overpass above Highway 40 in Vaudreuil-Dorion will be rebuilt. Continue reading
Quebec police watchdog investigating collision in Brossard
A team of eight investigators with the BEI is tasked with investigating the collision. Continue reading
Montreal firefighters cook, serve meals at Welcome Hall Mission
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
The firefighters also footed the bill for the groceries, which they picked up themselves. Continue reading
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens outscore Carolina Hurricanes
The Montreal Canadiens had a lot to prove on the ice after a disastrous match against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday. Continue reading
Pointe-Claire holds consultations on future development in the village
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
Dozens of residents took part in the first of four public consultations Thursday evening, laying out their top priorities for the village’s revitalization. Continue reading
‘It becomes a nightmare’: the rise of the viral bomb threat and how it makes the job of police harder
Cities across Canada and the U.S. were targeted by the bomb threats on Dec. 13, prompting evacuations and shutdowns in Aurora, Ill., Raleigh, N.C., and Atlanta, Ga. Continue reading
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