Montreal Latest News

• Supporters want commitment on status for asylum seekers on Quebec COVID-19 front lines

  The movement wants special status granted to asylum seekers working as orderlies in the province's pandemic-hit long-term care homes.

  2 hours
• Quebec sees hospitalizations dip while reporting 35 additional COVID-19 deaths

  Quebec also reported 226 new cases in the past 24 hours, raising the total to 52,624.

  5 hours

  Health
• Federal government signs $105M deal with Bombardier for 2 Challenger jets

  The federal Liberal government is buying two new Challenger jets from Bombardier to replace half the military's existing executive aircraft fleet.

  9 hours

  Canada
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• COMMENTARY: How one Black mother is preparing her son for life in today’s world

  Radio producer Jumy Ogunsola shares a letter she's written to her seven-year-old Black son. 

  9 hours

  Commentary
• Laval police under scrutiny after Black man’s violent arrest caught on video

  The incident happened on May 25, the same day that George Floyd, a 46-year-old U.S. Black man, died in Minneapolis police custody after a white police officer was filmed kneeling on his neck.

  Jun 5

  Canada
• Montreal merchants board up storefronts after receiving police notice

  Police say it is common practice for the force to send out notices warning merchants of potential marches and protests.

  Jun 5

  Canada
• Quebec premier promises aid for hotels feeling impact of pandemic on tourism

  Quebec Premier François Legault said Friday that the bulk of the assistance would go to small and medium-sized hotels and inns, which have been hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Jun 5
• Sûreté du Québec bought 169 body cameras three years ago, never used them

  The SQ bought body cameras in 2017, but still have not used them, according to a contract document obtained by Global News.

  Jun 5

  Crime
• Pierrefonds, Que., cancels summer aquatic season amid coronavirus pandemic

  Valleycrest municipal public pool and neighbourhood pools in the Montreal borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro including, Briarwood, PPK, and Thorndale will remain closed for the summer.

  Jun 5
• Montreal police to unveil new policy on street checks amid calls for change

  The policy comes after an independent report found there is systemic bias when it comes to Montreal police street checks.

  Jun 5

  Canada
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• Quebec sees 50 new deaths as province works to keep coronavirus crisis at bay

  Quebec continues to record the highest number of cases and deaths attributable to the novel coronavirus.

  Jun 5

  Health
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• Quebec police crack down on speeding as drivers flout limits during coronavirus lockdown

  The police operation will last until June 11.

  Jun 5

  Crime
• Coronavirus: Bombardier to cut 2,500 jobs, mostly in Canada

  Bombardier says the jobs will be eliminated "progressively throughout 2020."

  Jun 5

  Economy
• Bombardier says it will cut 2,500 aviation jobs over COVID-19 impacts

  The cuts will see 1,500 layoffs in Quebec and 400 in Ontario, as well as 500 in Mexico, 40 in the United States and about 60 outside North America.

  Jun 5

  Canada
• NHL allowing teams to reopen facilities Monday, players can then take part in voluntary workouts

  The National Hockey League announced Thursday night that it will be moving into Phase 2 of its plan to potentially resume its season amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that shut down play in March.

  Jun 4

  Sports
• Montreal Alouettes cheerleaders lift spirits of residents at Pointe-Claire retirement home

  After months of isolation brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, who couldn't use a bit of cheering up?

  Jun 4

  Health
• Coronavirus: Sail to close 6 stores in Ontario and Quebec, affecting 500 employees

  The company, founded more than 40 years ago, will focus on 12 remaining Sail locations, including eight in Quebec and four in Ontario, as well as its e-commerce business.

  Jun 4

  Consumer
• Montreal slowly begins road to economic recovery as infrastructure work resumes

  Construction work has ramped up and people are shopping downtown again, but the city's full economic recovery could be a year away.

  Jun 4

  Canada
• Bill 61, to fast-track infrastructure projects in Quebec, raises red flags with opposition parties

  The fear is that safeguards put in place following Quebec's four-year anti-corruption inquiry, led by Justice France Charbonneau, will be left by the wayside.

  Jun 4

  Politics
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• Personal protective equipment store opens its doors in West Island amid coronavirus pandemic

  GLO-MD in Pierrefonds welcomed clients into its pop-up store for the first time Thursday morning.

  Jun 4

  Health
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• Quebec tables bill to abolish time constraints for civil cases related to sexual assault

  If passed, Bill 55 will abolish the statute of limitations for civil suits related to sexual assault.

  Jun 4

  Canada
• Team sports to gradually resume in Quebec amid coronavirus pandemic

  Quebec continues to lead the country in cases and deaths attributable to the novel coronavirus.

  Jun 4

  Health
• Coronavirus: Quebec changes course, allowing usual counsellor-child ratio in day camps

  Quebec has done an about-face on monitor-to-child ratios as the start of day camps looms.

  Jun 4

  Health
• A look at some of the Montreal infrastructure projects that will be fast-tracked under Bill 61

  The bill's plan aims to accelerate the construction of schools, seniors’ homes, roads and public transit systems in Quebec.

  Jun 3

  News
• Montreal’s Sisters of Sainte-Anne dealing with COVID-19 outbreak

  The Sisters of Sainte Anne congregation has been struggling to contain a COVID-19 outbreak.

  Jun 3

  Canada