Sikh community seeks greater effort from Quebec officials to promote inclusion
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
The World Sikh Organization of Canada says Quebec lags behind other provinces when it comes to accommodating the religious needs of the community. Continue reading
Montreal Canadiens trade Kerby Rychel to Calgary Flames for Hunter Shinkaruk in swap of AHL forwards
Rychel has three goals and 11 assists in 41 career NHL games with Columbus and Montreal. Shinkaruk had 17 goals and 15 assists in 63 games with the AHL’s Stockton Heat last season. Continue reading
Melania Trump planning first solo international trip to Africa in October
The first lady told The Associated Press in a written statement Monday that she’s looking forward to learning about the issues that children living on the continent face, as well as appreciating Africa’s history and culture. Continue reading
English-language media join forces to host leaders’ debate ahead of provincial election
The first-ever televised English-language debate on Sept. 17, will be hosted by Global’s Jamie Orchard with CTV’s Mistsumi Takahashi and CBC’s Debra Arbec acting as moderators. Continue reading
Ottawa announces pilot project providing five more weeks of benefits for seasonal workers
An estimated 51,500 workers will benefit from the extra weeks of employment insurance. Continue reading
Low-carb and high-carb diets associated with early death: study
Don’t worry — there is a sweet spot for consuming carbs and living a long, healthy life. Continue reading
Trudeau formally announces he’ll run again in next year’s election
The Liberal leader formally announced his nomination at a party event Sunday in his Montreal riding of Papineau. Continue reading
Midday stabbing leads to one injury, one arrest in Ahuntsic-Cartierville
Montreal police responded to a 911 call at a residence on Berri near Chabanel Street around noon. Continue reading
Flushing contact lenses? Study warns you’re hurting the environment
It’s a good way to temporarily ditch glasses, but a recent study looked at the journey that disposable contact lenses take once they’re thrown out. Continue reading
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau marches at Montreal’s Pride parade
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard and a long list of federal, provincial and municipal politicians marched alongside the Prime Minister. Continue reading
Montreal may have less influence after Quebec election
Pollsters have indicated the CAQ can win the Oct. 1 provincial election without any of the 27 ridings on the island of Montreal. Continue reading
Trump jokes U.S. border patrol agent speaks ‘perfect English’ during immigration event
Trump says immigration agents are doing important, necessary work. He lambasted Democrats who have called for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Continue reading
Plateau-Mont-Royal officials shut down Restaurant Day amateur chefs without permits
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
Regarding the shutdown of Restaurant Day vendors, the city said it’s necessary to have a permit to sell food in public. Continue reading
SAQ to hold second one-day strike on Wednesday
Employees across the province held their first one-day strike on July 17. Continue reading
Truck drivers convince distressed man not to jump off bridge by offering him a beer: police
Police say two Minnesota beer deliverymen prevented a suicidal man from jumping off a bridge by offering the man a case of beer. Continue reading
Satanic Temple unveils goat statue in protest of Ten Commandments monument in Arkansas
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“We only want our monument on public grounds where other monuments of religious significance are pre-existing,” said the Satanic Temple’s co-founder. Continue reading
Canada expands blood pressure drug recall to include more valsartan medications
Teva Canada has recalled eight blood pressure drugs containing valsartan, after Health Canada found traces of a cancer-linked impurity in those products. Continue reading
Woman rescued 10 hours after falling overboard off cruise ship
A 46-year-old U.K. woman has been found alive some 10 hours after she fell off a cruise ship near Croatia. Continue reading
$1K per month to rent a tent in a Vancouver backyard? How about 20 roommates?
The City of Vancouver is investigating a rental home in Vancouver that one tenant says is charging 21 renters $1,000 a piece. Continue reading
Trudeau unapologetic after telling heckler, ‘Your racism has no place here’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made no apologies after calling out a woman’s “intolerant” views about irregular asylum seekers. Continue reading
Sikh community seeks greater effort from Quebec officials to promote inclusion
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
The World Sikh Organization of Canada says Quebec lags behind other provinces when it comes to accommodating the religious needs of the community. Continue reading
Montreal urges Ottawa to issue national ban on handguns, assault weapons
Montreal city councillors voted unanimously to request the federal government issue a sweeping ban on handguns and assault rifles. Continue reading
Quebec Liberals gear up for campaign with more women candidates, younger caucus
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Quebec Liberal candidates met in the Beauce on Monday for a pre-election caucus to welcome new candidates. Continue reading
Montreal Canadiens trade Kerby Rychel to Calgary Flames for Hunter Shinkaruk in swap of AHL forwards
Rychel has three goals and 11 assists in 41 career NHL games with Columbus and Montreal. Shinkaruk had 17 goals and 15 assists in 63 games with the AHL’s Stockton Heat last season. Continue reading
Auditor general says Quebec finances in good shape going into election
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
Auditor general Guylaine Leclerc says Quebec’s finances are in order and the budget forecasts put forth by the Quebec Liberals until 2020-2021 are “plausible.” Continue reading
Commuters struggling with new Turcot closures
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
Commuters were struggling to figure their route to work out Monday morning as new closures around Turcot came into effect. They’re slated to last until Sept. 7. Continue reading
English-language media join forces to host leaders’ debate ahead of provincial election
The first-ever televised English-language debate on Sept. 17, will be hosted by Global’s Jamie Orchard with CTV’s Mistsumi Takahashi and CBC’s Debra Arbec acting as moderators. Continue reading
Ottawa announces pilot project providing five more weeks of benefits for seasonal workers
An estimated 51,500 workers will benefit from the extra weeks of employment insurance. Continue reading
Trudeau formally announces he’ll run again in next year’s election
The Liberal leader formally announced his nomination at a party event Sunday in his Montreal riding of Papineau. Continue reading
Two young children suffer serious injuries in Montreal dog attack
A Montreal North family was looking after a dog when it attacked two siblings, leaving one with severe head injuries. Continue reading
Midday stabbing leads to one injury, one arrest in Ahuntsic-Cartierville
Montreal police responded to a 911 call at a residence on Berri near Chabanel Street around noon. Continue reading
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau marches at Montreal’s Pride parade
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard and a long list of federal, provincial and municipal politicians marched alongside the Prime Minister. Continue reading
Montreal may have less influence after Quebec election
Pollsters have indicated the CAQ can win the Oct. 1 provincial election without any of the 27 ridings on the island of Montreal. Continue reading
Plateau-Mont-Royal officials shut down Restaurant Day amateur chefs without permits
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
Regarding the shutdown of Restaurant Day vendors, the city said it’s necessary to have a permit to sell food in public. Continue reading
SAQ to hold second one-day strike on Wednesday
Employees across the province held their first one-day strike on July 17. Continue reading
Lachine wants citizens to make their alleyways ‘green’ with eco initiative
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
Lachine is inviting residents to band together and come up with a plan to make their alleyway green. Continue reading
Road safety campaign in Pierrefonds encourages drivers to slow down
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
The goal is to get residents involved in the initiative, in hopes that road safety will become a priority for those in the neighbourhood. Continue reading
Back-to-school supplies: 13 of the trendiest items of 2018
Heading back to school? Make sure your shopping list is on trend with some of our favourite supplies and gear for 2018. Continue reading
Man rushed to hospital after assault in Plateau-Mont-Royal
A 36-year-old man is in hospital after he was assaulted in the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough early Friday evening. Continue reading
Dust from Turcot Interchange work irks Westmount residents
Large clouds of dust cover Westmount as mitigation methods to reduce dust fail during Turcot demolition continues. Continue reading
How companies handle diversity takes centre stage at Montreal conference
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
What’s alarming is that in a similar survey conducted more than a decade ago, companies were more prepared. Continue reading
Final match with sons marks last hurrah for Quebec wrestler Jacques Rougeau
Members of one of Quebec’s most famous wrestling families will enter the squared circle one last time Saturday as local legend Jacques Rougeau hangs up his boots for good. Continue reading
‘We are ecstatic’: Montreal to hold first ever public consultations on systemic racism and discrimination
The city of Montreal will be holding public consultations on systemic racism and discrimination after a citizen-led petition garnered 20,000 signatures. Continue reading
Travelling for health? Patient Navigator program helps anglophones in Quebec City
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
A new, free service is being offered to help anglophones travelling to Quebec City for medical services navigate the system. Continue reading
Quebec offers up to $46K in compensation per taxi driver
The Quebec government has unveiled how it will distribute the $250 million it promised in compensation for taxi drivers for the loss in value of their permits. Continue reading
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