Family Matters podcast: Why all same-sex twins should get genetic testing
Are you a twin? And if so, do you know with confidence whether you are an identical or fraternal twin? Continue reading
Water infiltration blamed for service shutdown on part of Montreal Metro’s green line
Service resumed just before 6 p.m. Continue reading
Food insecurity increasing in Nunavut despite feds’ program to fight hunger: study
Newly published research has concluded that food insecurity in Nunavut grew after a federal program was brought in to fight hunger in the North. Continue reading
Montreal redefines the term ‘butthead’ in bid to cut down on pollution
Just one cigarette butt can contain up to 7,000 toxic chemicals and, if thrown on the ground, can pollute up to 500 litres of water. Continue reading
This week on ‘Focus Montreal’: May 18, 2019
This week on Focus Montreal, learn about problems with the youth protection system, seminars for parents at the Montreal Centre for Learning Disabilities and more. Continue reading
Canadians more willing to explore racism, for better and worse: Ipsos poll
Fewer Canadians see racism as a serious problem, and more are willing to share their racist thoughts than in years past, an exclusive Ipsos poll reveals. Continue reading
Montreal police investigate suspicious death in Ville-Marie borough
The man’s death is considered suspicious due to signs of violence on his body. Continue reading
Woman struck by alleged impaired driver outside Longueuil police HQ
BEI says the woman decided to cross the street, despite having been warned by police not to do so. That is when she was struck by an oncoming vehicle. Continue reading
1 in 4 Canadians say it’s ‘acceptable’ to be prejudiced against Muslims: Ipsos poll
Anti-Muslim rhetoric has spiked in Canada over the past five years, but what are the reasons for the rise in discrimination? Continue reading
Man in hospital after Montreal North shooting
Police are investigating what is being described as an attempted murder after a 27-year-old man was shot in Montreal North Saturday night. Continue reading
Île-Bizard flood relief volunteers at odds with borough officials
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
A week after a sandbag wave barrier was built on Barabé Crescent on Île-Bizard, stagnant water is still on the street. Continue reading
Over 25,000 people expected to attend tech conference ‘Collision’ in Toronto
It’s being touted as one of the fastest growing tech conferences in North America, and for the first time Collision will be hosted in Toronto. Continue reading
Memorial Cup: Hat trick comes in handy in Storm victory over Huskies
Alexey Toropchenko scored a natural hat trick in the first period. Continue reading
Everything must go: Montrealers hunt for bargains at Sainte-Anne convent moving sale
Furniture, paintings, cutlery and everything in between was for sale as the Sisters of Sainte-Anne prepare for their downsizing move. Continue reading
‘It goes to the root of the problem’: Mexico calls for regional development to address immigration
A U.N. commission on Monday presented a roadmap to boost economic development in three Central American nations whose poverty and violence now pushes desperate migrants to travel across Mexico to the United States. Continue reading
Dead bodies and bursting lakes: How climate change is changing Mount Everest
Studies have shown that climate change is contributing to how fast glaciers on the world’s tallest mountain are melting. Continue reading
Family Matters podcast: Why all same-sex twins should get genetic testing
Are you a twin? And if so, do you know with confidence whether you are an identical or fraternal twin? Continue reading
Kraft Heinz acknowledges ‘Mayochup’ can have very different meaning
Arden Ogg, director of the Cree Literacy Network, says that around Moose Factory, the name can be heard as, “s*** face.” Continue reading
Over 25,000 people expected to attend tech conference ‘Collision’ in Toronto
It’s being touted as one of the fastest growing tech conferences in North America, and for the first time Collision will be hosted in Toronto. Continue reading
3 handwritten wills found in the home of Aretha Franklin
Franklin was 76 when she died last August of pancreatic cancer. Lawyers and family members said at the time that she had no will, but three handwritten versions were discovered earlier this month. Continue reading
Long weekend kicks off gardening season in Montreal
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
It’s been a slow start to spring in Montreal but with a long weekend paired up with nice weather, Montrealers came out in droves to stock up with their gardening supplies. Continue reading
Possible class-action lawsuit against Île Bizard-Ste Geneviève borough
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
A class-action lawsuit against the borough of Île Bizard-Ste Geneviève could be in the works. Continue reading
Montreal hosts international robotics, automation convention
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
Massive international conference on robotics and automation is in Montreal for the week. Continue reading
François Legault visiting U.S. to promote Canadian hydropower, AI
On this trip, the premier said he will focus on promoting Quebec’s hydroelectricity. Continue reading
Family Matters podcast: Why all same-sex twins should get genetic testing
Are you a twin? And if so, do you know with confidence whether you are an identical or fraternal twin? Continue reading
Water infiltration blamed for service shutdown on part of Montreal Metro’s green line
Service resumed just before 6 p.m. Continue reading
Montreal redefines the term ‘butthead’ in bid to cut down on pollution
Just one cigarette butt can contain up to 7,000 toxic chemicals and, if thrown on the ground, can pollute up to 500 litres of water. Continue reading
This week on ‘Focus Montreal’: May 18, 2019
This week on Focus Montreal, learn about problems with the youth protection system, seminars for parents at the Montreal Centre for Learning Disabilities and more. Continue reading
Montreal police investigate suspicious death in Ville-Marie borough
The man’s death is considered suspicious due to signs of violence on his body. Continue reading
Woman struck by alleged impaired driver outside Longueuil police HQ
BEI says the woman decided to cross the street, despite having been warned by police not to do so. That is when she was struck by an oncoming vehicle. Continue reading
Man in hospital after Montreal North shooting
Police are investigating what is being described as an attempted murder after a 27-year-old man was shot in Montreal North Saturday night. Continue reading
Île-Bizard flood relief volunteers at odds with borough officials
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
A week after a sandbag wave barrier was built on Barabé Crescent on Île-Bizard, stagnant water is still on the street. Continue reading
Memorial Cup: Hat trick comes in handy in Storm victory over Huskies
Alexey Toropchenko scored a natural hat trick in the first period. Continue reading
Everything must go: Montrealers hunt for bargains at Sainte-Anne convent moving sale
Furniture, paintings, cutlery and everything in between was for sale as the Sisters of Sainte-Anne prepare for their downsizing move. Continue reading
Could a Montreal invention be a game changer for visually-impaired hockey players?
For years, visually impaired hockey players have used a tomato juice can or a steel container filled with small balls as a puck. Continue reading
Star midfielder Piatti returns as Impact held to 0 – 0 draw against Revolution
Ignacio Piatti had not played since March 16, missing the last 10 games with knee and calf injuries. Continue reading
‘It’s a great vibe’: There’s music in the air at Porchfest in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
Porches in Montreal’s Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG) have been turned into free concert venues. Continue reading
What’s open and closed in Montreal for the 2019 May long weekend
Several institutions and businesses will be closed on Monday for National Patriots’ Day. Continue reading
Quebec credits new gun registry law for spike in number of voluntary surrenders
Between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019, 5,250 long-guns were voluntarily given to authorities to be destroyed, according to provincial police spokeswoman Joyce Kemp. Continue reading
SQ says more patrols on Quebec roads over May long holiday weekend
During the 2018 May long weekend, there were four fatal collisions, 43 collisions involving injuries on SQ territory and 83 impaired driving cases were opened. Continue reading
Quebec’s Davie shipyard in line for contract to build 2 ferries
Ottawa will issue an Advance Contract Award Notice to the Chantier Davie, Transport Minister Marc Garneau said in a statement. Continue reading
Did you see anti-LGBTQ2 messages plastered around Montreal? Here’s why
Fondation Émergence’s mission is to raise awareness about the realities of sexual diversity. Continue reading
New maps would put hundreds of Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac homes in flood plain
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
While rebuilding efforts are underway in Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, new flood zone maps proposed by the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM) are making people nervous. Continue reading
Fatal shooting in Brossard linked to organized crime: SQ
No arrests have been made after a 25-year-old man was shot and killed last week. Continue reading
Quebec investing $3M to revamp schoolyards across the province, including 4 English schools
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
“We want all our schools to be nice and useful and be in good shape,” said Quebec Education Minister Jean-François Roberge. Continue reading
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