Youth descend on Montreal for annual Classic Hoops tournament
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Forty youth basketball teams, comprised of 500 athletes are in Montreal this weekend for the 20th anniversary of the Montreal Classic Hoops tournament. Continue reading
Carlos Vela’s penalty kick leads LAFC past Montreal Impact in 5-3 win
Laurent Ciman scored in his return to Montreal, his first game back since being traded to Los Angeles in the off-season. Continue reading
17 dead after dragon boats capsize in China
Seventeen people were killed after two dragon boats capsized in southern China, authorities said Sunday. Continue reading
Montreal gets ready for spring cleanup
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
After a long winter with above average snowfall, the city says it’s time to spruce up the city for summer. Continue reading
Pointe-Claire Old-Timers tournament hoping to raise $100,000
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
Players compete in the week-long Pointe-Claire Old Timers Invitational Tournament, a fundraising event. Continue reading
The world’s oldest person, a 117-year-old Japanese woman, has died
The title of world’s oldest person will now go to another Japanese woman, who is due to turn 117 in 10 days. Continue reading
Verdun auditorium to be renovated
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Plans to renovate the Verdun auditorium will finally be moving forward with work slated to begin next month. Continue reading
CP Rail strike averted for now, unions say
A rail strike has been temporarily averted after the federal labour minister ordered employees of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. to vote on the company’s final offers, just hours before they were set to walk off the job. Continue reading
Saudi security forces shoot down toy drone near Riyadh’s royal palace
A Riyadh police spokesman said one of the security screening points noticed the flying of an unauthorized small recreational drone, leading the security men to deal with it according to their orders and instructions. Continue reading
Enrolment is up at EMSB for first time in 15 years
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
The most tangible growth can be seen at the elementary level, in schools in the west end of the city. Continue reading
Westmount woman says it took almost 3 weeks to bury her 77-year-old cousin
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
Joanne Stitt describes a nightmare scenario when she tried to bury her cousin who had a disability. Continue reading
Trump considers pardoning late African-American boxing legend Jack Johnson
Trump tweeted that he was considering a full pardon for Johnson after being told his story by actor Sylvester Stallone. Continue reading
Province green lights highway 19 extension
By Elysia Bryan-Baynes Anchor/Reporter
Quebec announces highway 19 extension north of Montreal. Continue reading
Quebec City police say two year old girl was stabbed to death
Police say a two-year-old Quebec girl who died in hospital after being found in a garbage can had been stabbed. Continue reading
Verne Troyer dead: Austin Powers star dies aged 49
Verne Troyer, the actor best known for playing the role of Mini-Me in the “Austin Powers” series, has died at the age of 49. Continue reading
Are variable mortgage rates still the best choice for saving on interest?
One famous study shows a variable rate would have been the better deal 90 per cent of the time between 1950 and 2001. Does that still hold? Continue reading
Humboldt Broncos player Matthieu Gomercic given standing ovation at Winnipeg Jets game
The crowd rose to their feet and cheered after the P.A. announcer asked the audience to “please give a warm welcome to Matthieu Gomercic and his family.” Continue reading
Chicago woman gets 3 years in Facebook Live beating of mentally disabled teen
A Chicago woman involved in a beating of a mentally disabled teen that was shown on Facebook Live has been sentenced to three years in prison. Continue reading
Middle name mix-up costs Ontario couple dream vacation
By Caryn Lieberman Reporter
It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime for an Ontario couple, but a discrepancy on their boarding passes with WOW air ended up grounding their big plans. Continue reading
Walmart accidentally gives customer $21K, but pleas to take it back not taken seriously
By Sean O’Shea Consumer Reporter
She’s been trying for a month to give the money back to Walmart, but is having no success despite her repeated pleas. Continue reading
Youth descend on Montreal for annual Classic Hoops tournament
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Forty youth basketball teams, comprised of 500 athletes are in Montreal this weekend for the 20th anniversary of the Montreal Classic Hoops tournament. Continue reading
Carlos Vela’s penalty kick leads LAFC past Montreal Impact in 5-3 win
Laurent Ciman scored in his return to Montreal, his first game back since being traded to Los Angeles in the off-season. Continue reading
Montreal couple claims they were victims of racial profiling, excessive force by police
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
A couple claims they were the victims of racial profiling and excessive force by the Montreal Police. Continue reading
Citizen groups highlight need for better access to midwifery services in Quebec
Citizen groups meeting in Montreal are hoping to hammer out a series of demands and recommendations to help improve access to midwifery care in Quebec. Continue reading
Investigation into death of Quebec City toddler continues
A command centre has been set up in the hopes of gathering more evidence in connection with the stabbing death of a two-year-old girl in Quebec City. Continue reading
Montreal gets ready for spring cleanup
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
After a long winter with above average snowfall, the city says it’s time to spruce up the city for summer. Continue reading
Pointe-Claire Old-Timers tournament hoping to raise $100,000
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
Players compete in the week-long Pointe-Claire Old Timers Invitational Tournament, a fundraising event. Continue reading
Verdun auditorium to be renovated
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Plans to renovate the Verdun auditorium will finally be moving forward with work slated to begin next month. Continue reading
CP Rail strike averted for now, unions say
A rail strike has been temporarily averted after the federal labour minister ordered employees of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. to vote on the company’s final offers, just hours before they were set to walk off the job. Continue reading
Enrolment is up at EMSB for first time in 15 years
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
The most tangible growth can be seen at the elementary level, in schools in the west end of the city. Continue reading
Westmount woman says it took almost 3 weeks to bury her 77-year-old cousin
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
Joanne Stitt describes a nightmare scenario when she tried to bury her cousin who had a disability. Continue reading
Province green lights highway 19 extension
By Elysia Bryan-Baynes Anchor/Reporter
Quebec announces highway 19 extension north of Montreal. Continue reading
Quebec City police say two year old girl was stabbed to death
Police say a two-year-old Quebec girl who died in hospital after being found in a garbage can had been stabbed. Continue reading
Quebec school boards say they’re not ready for new surge of asylum seekers
Quebec schools are feeling the pressure as asylum-seeking families with young children continue to cross the U.S. border. Continue reading
5 Montreal stories guaranteed to make you smile this week: April 20
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
One family has learned to communicate with their son, who has autism, through Disney movies. Continue reading
Teen breaks silence about sexual misconduct allegations against Gerry Sklavounos
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
An 18-year-old woman has broken her silence, saying she was involved in alleged sexual misconduct against Quebec politician Gerry Sklavounos. Continue reading
Kahnawake residents rally for annual neighbourhood cleanup
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
People in Kahnawake joined together to clean up their community. Continue reading
‘Our hero, Azzedine Soufiane’: Quebec City mosque shooting victim lauded at sentencing hearing
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
During court procedures, more was learned about the final moments of Soufiane’s life – and the pain his death has caused his friends and family. Continue reading
Montreal commuter trains will run despite possible CP Rail strike
By Max Kalinowicz Associate Producer
Three of the RTM’s lines run on tracks owned by CP, but the transit agency assures the trains with hit the rails. Continue reading
‘Life, Animated’ shows how a family uses Disney movies to communicate with son with autism
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
Oscar-nominated film screened in Ville-Saint-Laurent’s Cinema Guzzo to raise funds for a non-profit that helps provide work for people with disabilities. Continue reading
More work to come on new Champlain Bridge
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
It’s scheduled to be decommissioned at the end of the year but authorities are ready to keep the Champlain Bridge open longer if necessary. Continue reading
Montreal family fights to keep pet pig
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Babe is a three-year-old pot-bellied pig that has lived with Mario Ramos’ family since it was born. For them, he’s more than just livestock. Continue reading
Hope for stability: new leader named to problem-plagued MUHC
After a long search, a new CEO is appointed to run the McGill University Health Centre. The hope is Dr. Pierre Gfeller will bring some much needed stability to the hospital. Continue reading
Restaurants in Canada embracing vegan dishes, updating menus
Restaurateurs say the proliferation of options is being driven not by observant vegans, but by dabbling omnivores looking for appealing meat-free fare. Continue reading
Mosque shooting victims fight against stereotypes in court testimonies
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Victim testimony during sentencing arguments for the Quebec City mosque shooter addressed how immigrants are treated in Quebec society. Continue reading
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