2 more dead right whales spotted in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
The two whales located on Monday bring the total number of the endangered species found dead in Canadian waters in 2019 to four. Continue reading
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Lawsuit argues new Canadian air travel rules violate passengers’ charter rights
Bob Brown, a disability rights advocate, says the long-awaited rules reduce by up to 2,000 kilometres the distance he can travel by air without putting his health at risk. Continue reading
Fire prompts largest oil refinery on East Coast to permanently close
The Pennsylvania refinery will stop producing 35,000 barrels of crude oil a day after two fires within a month. Continue reading
Chinese embassy asks Canada to suspend all meat exports over ‘forged certificates’
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
China had previously announced it would block Canadian pork imports from a Quebec-based firm. Continue reading
Tampa Bay Rays owner says shared season with Montreal is best option
Montreal has been without a big-league team since the Expos left after the 2004 season. Continue reading
Warriors’ Andre Iguodala: ‘Bone bruise’ in 2018 playoffs was a fractured leg
“The tough thing is, when you’re an athlete and you’re hurt, everybody is looking at you sideways,” Iguodala said. Continue reading
Drivers feel pushed aside as Montreal adds more and more bike paths
Drivers in Montreal say they feel like their needs aren’t being accommodated by Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante’s administration. Continue reading
Gas leak in Montreal’s south shore forces hundreds of evacuations, closure of St-Hubert airport
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
A gas leak in Montreal’s south shore has forced the evacuation of 208 homes and the temporary closure of St-Hubert airport. Continue reading
Twitter bans political ads during pre-campaign period ahead of federal vote
Twitter Canada announced its ad-transparency policy Wednesday, several weeks after being called out by Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould for not committing to help ensure the integrity of the federal electoral process. Continue reading
Montreal’s de la Commune service yard to be transformed into green neighbourhood
The project includes redeveloping the land at the entrance of the Bonaventure Expressway into a sustainable neighbourhood. Continue reading
Hayley Wickenheiser among six chosen for Hockey Hall of Fame
Former Montreal Canadien Guy Carbonneau, Vaclav Nedomansky, Sergei Zubov, Jerry York and Jim Rutherford were also selected. Continue reading
Here’s how Europe is trying to endure a blistering heatwave
The heatwave is raising the risk of forest fires, infrastructure damage and heat-related deaths, particularly among older Europeans. Continue reading
Quebec developer strikes deal with province, drops financing condition of Transat bid
Mach did not release any details of its agreement with the provincial government. Continue reading
Debunking the myth of the evil stepmother
By Kim Smith Reporter
“Being a stepmom is sometimes like a dirty little secret. Like there’s a lot of shame.” Continue reading
Dixie Chicks to release first new album in 13 years
The country trio is working on the followup to their 2006 album, ‘Taking the Long Way,’ with producer Jack Antonoff. Continue reading
Canada adds neo-Nazi groups Blood & Honour, Combat 18 to list of terror organizations
For the first time, Canada has placed two neo-Nazi groups on its list of outlawed terrorist organizations. Continue reading
Chinese embassy asks Canada to suspend all meat exports over ‘forged certificates’
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
China had previously announced it would block Canadian pork imports from a Quebec-based firm. Continue reading
China urges Canada to ‘take concerns seriously’ and release Meng Wanzhou
The renewed demand comes a day after announcing a suspension of all imports of Canadian meat products to China. Continue reading
China hacked 8 major technology firms in elaborate ‘Cloud Hopper’ attack: report
The hacking campaign was the subject of a U.S. indictment in December that accused two Chinese nationals of identity theft and fraud. Continue reading
A Chinese ban on Canadian meat could hit over 20% of pork exports, data shows
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
China was a major growth area for Canadian pork and beef. Now, producers will have to look elsewhere, for as long as the suspension lasts. Continue reading
Mercier Bridge roadwork causes major delays
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
One lane in each direction of the Mercier Bridge is closed to accommodate roadwork. Continue reading
Adele Sorella to serve at least 10 years in killing of young daughters
A Quebec mother convicted in the killings of her two young daughters has been sentenced to serve 10 years in prison before she is eligible for parole. Continue reading
Montreal, Quebec City to get new tramway systems
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The mayor was all smiles, calling the tramway a first step to her proposed Pink line on the Montreal Metro. Continue reading
Reilly signs extension with Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed defenceman Mike Reilly to a two-year contract with an average annual value of US$1.5 million. Continue reading
2 more dead right whales spotted in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
The two whales located on Monday bring the total number of the endangered species found dead in Canadian waters in 2019 to four. Continue reading
Lawsuit argues new Canadian air travel rules violate passengers’ charter rights
Bob Brown, a disability rights advocate, says the long-awaited rules reduce by up to 2,000 kilometres the distance he can travel by air without putting his health at risk. Continue reading
Chinese embassy asks Canada to suspend all meat exports over ‘forged certificates’
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
China had previously announced it would block Canadian pork imports from a Quebec-based firm. Continue reading
Tampa Bay Rays owner says shared season with Montreal is best option
Montreal has been without a big-league team since the Expos left after the 2004 season. Continue reading
Drivers feel pushed aside as Montreal adds more and more bike paths
Drivers in Montreal say they feel like their needs aren’t being accommodated by Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante’s administration. Continue reading
Gas leak in Montreal’s south shore forces hundreds of evacuations, closure of St-Hubert airport
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
A gas leak in Montreal’s south shore has forced the evacuation of 208 homes and the temporary closure of St-Hubert airport. Continue reading
Montreal’s de la Commune service yard to be transformed into green neighbourhood
The project includes redeveloping the land at the entrance of the Bonaventure Expressway into a sustainable neighbourhood. Continue reading
Hayley Wickenheiser among six chosen for Hockey Hall of Fame
Former Montreal Canadien Guy Carbonneau, Vaclav Nedomansky, Sergei Zubov, Jerry York and Jim Rutherford were also selected. Continue reading
Quebec developer strikes deal with province, drops financing condition of Transat bid
Mach did not release any details of its agreement with the provincial government. Continue reading
Debunking the myth of the evil stepmother
By Kim Smith Reporter
“Being a stepmom is sometimes like a dirty little secret. Like there’s a lot of shame.” Continue reading
David Saint-Jacques doing well after return to Earth, Canadian Space Agency says
The 49-year-old Quebec native boarded a NASA plane during the night and is expect to arrive in Houston later today after a brief stopover in Scotland. Continue reading
Via Rail gets $71M to upgrade service in Quebec, Ontario
Via wants to build a multibillion-dollar new network of dedicated passenger-rail lines so its trains will no longer have to yield to freight trains on borrowed tracks. Continue reading
Rush-hour drivers get their first try at Montreal’s new Samuel de Champlain Bridge
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The new Samuel de Champlain Bridge opened to northbound traffic at 5 a.m. on Monday; the southbound side is set to open to traffic on July 1. Continue reading
Police investigate after man stabbed in alleged armed assault in LaSalle
Three individuals with a sharp object were reportedly fighting on Airlie Street near 90th Avenue. Continue reading
Quebec police investigating suspicious deaths of two people in their 80s
Police say the bodies of two people in their 80s were found in a residence in a suburb north of Montreal. Continue reading
Bombardier signs deal with Mitsubishi on sale of regional jet program
The agreement represents the completion of the transformation of the company’s aerospace business. Continue reading
Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques returns to Earth
The Saint-Lambert, Que., native set a record for the longest single spaceflight by a Canadian at 205 days. Continue reading
‘Historic’: Quebecers and Franco-Ontarians celebrate Saint-Jean-Baptiste parade together
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
“I’m very glad to see this event, for me it’s a historical one,” said Yves Saint-Denis. Continue reading
‘Crazy, wild ride home’: How returning to Earth impacts an astronaut’s body
David Saint-Jacques will face quite a few challenges getting his body used to regular life on Earth. Continue reading
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Peel Region looking to reach out to police officers in Quebec affected by secularism law
By Catherine McDonald Crime Specialist
In an interview with Global News, Patrick Brown called Bill 21 “an offence to diversity and multiculturalism.” Continue reading
Air Canada passenger’s stranding on a plane was ‘one in a million,’ expert says
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
For Air Canada to have left someone on a plane, numerous mistakes would have needed to happen, experts say. Continue reading
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