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Quebec says former SNC-Lavalin exec owes $11 million in back taxes
Quebec’s Revenue Department is trying to seize the assets of a former SNC-Lavalin executive facing trial on fraud-related charges. Continue reading
Westmount-Saint-Louis MNA Jennifer Maccarone denounces former Liberal government’s cuts
Jennifer Maccarone surprised many Tuesday evening when she criticized “cuts” made to Quebec’s education system that were imposed by the former Liberal government. Continue reading
WATCH: Global National – February 20
Watch the full broadcast of Global National with Dawna Friesen Continue reading
Quebec announces 2500 new day care spaces
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Quebec’s family minister said the money for these spaces has already been set aside, but he couldn’t say how much it will cost. Continue reading
Judge gives juror final instructions in trial of Montreal man accused in wife’s death
No acquittal possible for Montreal man accused in wife’s death: judge Continue reading
Brampton father accused of killing 11-year-old daughter dies in hospital
The news comes on the same day family, friends and community members attended a funeral in Etobicoke for Riya Rajkumar. Continue reading
Hollerado announces final album ‘Retaliation Vacation’
“It’s with great happiness that we wanted to tell you that Hollerado is calling it a day,” wrote the Canadian band. Continue reading
Georges St-Pierre expected to announce retirement
Georges St-Pierre, a two-division UFC champion who put mixed martial arts on the map in Canada, is retiring. Continue reading
Everyone Ready For Another Fun Round of She Said;She Said on The War Of The Roses Podcast?
Welcome to “War of The Roses” Podcast! It’s a fan cast that promises to be the most dramatic podcast you’ve ever heard with your hosts Gregg and Jack! View link » One big word describes this week’s episode. That would be DRAMA! There also seemed to be a theme of “trains” as in… Continue reading
Massive snowman turns heads in Pierrefonds
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
An annual tradition has blown up into a giant snowman in Pierrefonds, as a resident used last week’s storm to build a mammoth creation on his front yard. Continue reading
West Island speed skating club gets boost in membership
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
There has been a boost in membership for the Dollard-des-Ormeaux speed skating club since Global News first visited them in November. Continue reading
Bangladesh building fire kills at least 56 people, and the ‘number could rise further’
The Bangladesh building fire death toll had initially been set at 10, and it can keep growing. Continue reading
Montreal to hold public pre-budget consultations
The City of Montreal said it will hold annual pre-budget consultations with the public. Continue reading
Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson announce ‘Twins of Evil’ tour, 6 Canadian dates
The shock rockers will stop by in Vancouver, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, London, Ottawa and Quebec this summer. Continue reading
Cops seized $42K Land Rover on drug conviction with $10K fine. That’s ‘excessive’: U.S. supreme court
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a constitutional ban on “excessive fines” applies to states as well as the federal government. Continue reading
MAGA hat-wearing Kentucky teen sues Washington Post for $250 million, alleging ‘McCarthyism’
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Nick Sandmann has accused The Washington Post of bullying him in a $250-million lawsuit against the newspaper. Continue reading
U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant allegedly plotted mass terror attack targeting Democrats, journalists
A U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant has been arrested after allegedly plotting a terrorist attack targeting Democratic politicians and several media personalities. Continue reading
U.S. based Devon Energy says it intends to exit Canadian oilsands sector
Oklahoma City-based Devon Energy Corp. says it’s getting out of the Canadian oilsands, as well as the Barnett Shale area in Texas. Continue reading
Alabama woman who joined Islamic State in Syria can’t return to U.S.: Pompeo
“Ms. Hoda Muthana is not a U.S. citizen and will not be admitted into the United States,” U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said. Continue reading
What to do if you’re a Canadian facing an emergency in a foreign country
By Brittany Greenslade Senior Reporter/Anchor
Canadians who travel outside the country may plan their vacations to a meticulous degree, but they often don’t know what to do if the unexpected happens. This is where Canadian consulates come in. Continue reading
Quebec says former SNC-Lavalin exec owes $11 million in back taxes
Quebec’s Revenue Department is trying to seize the assets of a former SNC-Lavalin executive facing trial on fraud-related charges. Continue reading
Citizens push to extend REM light-rail train to Vaudreuil
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
There is a grassroots movement growing to extend the REM to Vaudreuil. Continue reading
Westmount-Saint-Louis MNA Jennifer Maccarone denounces former Liberal government’s cuts
Jennifer Maccarone surprised many Tuesday evening when she criticized “cuts” made to Quebec’s education system that were imposed by the former Liberal government. Continue reading
Quebec announces 2500 new day care spaces
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Quebec’s family minister said the money for these spaces has already been set aside, but he couldn’t say how much it will cost. Continue reading
Montreal mayor responds to icy sidewalk criticism on Twitter
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
Icy sidewalks remain an issue in Montreal. The mayor has been personally responding to angry residents on Twitter. Continue reading
Quebec Superior Court judge authorizes veteran’s class action lawsuit over deteriorating care at Ste-Anne’s Hospital
By Anne Leclair Reporter
A group of veterans and families of recently deceased veterans were at the Montreal courthouse on Wednesday, trying to fight for better care. Continue reading
Quebec immigration lawyers to take province to court over cancellation of 18,000 files
Quebec immigration lawyers are taking the provincial government’s plan to suspend 18,000 immigration requests to court. Continue reading
Judge gives juror final instructions in trial of Montreal man accused in wife’s death
No acquittal possible for Montreal man accused in wife’s death: judge Continue reading
Hollerado announces final album ‘Retaliation Vacation’
“It’s with great happiness that we wanted to tell you that Hollerado is calling it a day,” wrote the Canadian band. Continue reading
Georges St-Pierre expected to announce retirement
Georges St-Pierre, a two-division UFC champion who put mixed martial arts on the map in Canada, is retiring. Continue reading
Massive snowman turns heads in Pierrefonds
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
An annual tradition has blown up into a giant snowman in Pierrefonds, as a resident used last week’s storm to build a mammoth creation on his front yard. Continue reading
West Island speed skating club gets boost in membership
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
There has been a boost in membership for the Dollard-des-Ormeaux speed skating club since Global News first visited them in November. Continue reading
Montreal to hold public pre-budget consultations
The City of Montreal said it will hold annual pre-budget consultations with the public. Continue reading
Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson announce ‘Twins of Evil’ tour, 6 Canadian dates
The shock rockers will stop by in Vancouver, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, London, Ottawa and Quebec this summer. Continue reading
Morrissey breaks concert boycott, announces first Canadian dates in 15 years
The 8-date Canadian tour kicks of this April. Continue reading
Vanier College students stage walkout over unpaid internships
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
Vanier College students walked out of class on Wednesday morning to protest unpaid internships. Continue reading
Côte Saint-Luc stabbing sends 2 men to hospital
Montreal police are meeting with witnesses. Continue reading
Jody Wilson-Raybould says she’s seeking clarity before speaking on SNC-Lavalin
The House of Commons justice committee will begin hearings Wednesday into the allegation that the PMO improperly pressured Jody Wilson-Raybould to help Montreal engineering giant SNC-Lavalin Continue reading
QMJHL Roundup: Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Mikhail Abramov and Egor Serdyuk scored in the shootout to lift the Victoriaville Tigres to a 4-3 win over the Quebec Remparts on Tuesday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Continue reading
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens shade the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2
Here we go — the final stretch. Continue reading
Defence suggests manslaughter conviction in case of Quebec man who killed ailing wife
The minimum sentence for a second-degree murder conviction is life in prison with no parole for 10 years. Continue reading
Boil water advisory in effect for several Longueuil streets
The City of Longueuil has issued a boil water advisory for the Fatima area after laboratory tests showed E.coli bacteria in a water sample. Continue reading
West Island MNA says petition to save Riverdale High School is open until March 19
By Anne Leclair Reporter
Those opposed to the transfer still have until March 19 to add their signatures. Continue reading
How hired postpartum help is becoming more commonplace for moms
By Kim Smith Reporter
Unlike birth doulas, who help mothers during pregnancy and childbirth, postpartum doulas step in after the baby arrives. Continue reading
Tribunal rules work slowdowns by STM maintenance workers illegal, must stop
Quebec’s administrative labour tribunal has ruled that work slowdowns by STM maintenance workers are illegal. Continue reading
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