Montreal Latest News
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Medicago to cease operations in Quebec, scuttling COVID-19 vaccine production plansMedicago has shut down its COVID-19 vaccine project in Quebec after its sole shareholder decided to no longer invest in the company, the company announced Thursday.CanadaFeb 2
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: February 2.The February 2, 2023 edition of Global News at 5:30 on Global Montreal.CanadaFeb 2
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New company at Lachine sorting centre looking to boost recyclingEvery week 1,600 tonnes of material comes to the centre from curbside collections between downtown Montreal and the western tip of the island.CanadaFeb 2
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Victims urged to come forward after Montreal-area man charged with drugging, assaulting victimsPolice allege the accused targeted women on online dating sites and would then arrange to meet them in person at their homes.CrimeFeb 2
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Quebec says only people at risk who haven’t had COVID-19 should get booster doseBoileau says because the vast majority of Quebecers have hybrid immunity, regular boosters are no longer needed, at least for this winter and spring.HealthFeb 2
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Black students and educators in Montreal call for change to school curriculumBlack educators and students in Montreal are calling for an overhaul of school curricula to better incorporate issues pertaining to diverse communities.CanadaFeb 2
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Final arguments at trial of Quebec man accused in abduction of elderly U.S. coupleThe trial heard the couple were kidnapped and brought into Quebec by boat before being taken to a cottage in Magog, Que., about 125 kilometres southeast of Montreal.CanadaFeb 2
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Amira Elghawaby deserves ‘a chance’ to do her job post-apology: ministerIn a tweet on Thursday, Blanchet continued to call for Elghawaby's resignation and also demanded in French that her role be "abolished" altogether.CanadaFeb 2
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Montreal’s Auger-Aliassime named to Team World for Laver CupThe 22-year-old from Montreal became the first player named to captain John McEnroe's six-man team Thursday.CanadaFeb 2
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Dairy giant Saputo to permanently close 3 U.S. facilities, expand and build othersSaputo CEO Lino Saputo says the changes will lay the groundwork for future growth in the United States while improving the company's cost structure.EconomyFeb 2
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Cold snap could make it feel as chilly as -50 in some parts of QuebecEnvironment Canada issued an extreme cold warning for a large swath of the province, including Montreal. The frigid temperatures are set to roll in throughout the day.CanadaFeb 2
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Lightspeed to hire, shift focus to premium clients after layoffsLightspeed laid off 300 workers last month amid widespread cuts in the tech industry. About 50 per cent of those who departed were in management positions.EconomyFeb 2
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‘Miracle on ice’: Ukrainian refugees arrive in Quebec City for hockey tournamentThe team of 11- and 12-year-olds landed in Montreal before being bused to the provincial capital ahead of next week's Quebec International Peewee Hockey Tournament.SportsFeb 2
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How a Quebec woman’s Audi got stolen and ended up driving through Vaughan Mills mallA Quebec woman says her Audi A4 she listed for sale was stolen right in front of her eyes and was then later used in a smash and grab through Vaughan Mills mall in Ontario.CrimeFeb 2
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Quebec’s Fred la Marmotte dies before Groundhog Day prediction: ‘He had no vital signs’Quebec's furry forecaster, Fred la Marmotte died during hibernation before he was able to deliver his Feb. 2, 2023 prediction for Groundhog Day.TrendingFeb 2
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Side deals on health funding may be reached alongside national agreement: B.C. premierPremiers are expressing optimism that an overall deal will be reached at next week's meeting with Prime MInister Justin Trudeau, with room to also address specific priorities.HealthFeb 1
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Montreal-area municipality warns of dangers of playing in snowbanks after near-tragedy avertedOfficials said a child was playing in a tunnel that had been dug out in a snowbank by the side of the road while snow-clearing operations were underway.CanadaFeb 1
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Educators shed light on racism in Quebec schoolsScience and technology teacher Sabi Hinkson, whose masters thesis tackles the issue, found that Black students are often steered towards vocational courses.CanadaFeb 1
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‘Vigorous’ cold weather raising concerns for people unhoused in MontrealThe extreme cold has government officials and community organizations on high alert, particularly with regard to those who are unhoused.CanadaFeb 1
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Quebec sisters afraid to go school, say racism complaints ignoredA Black student and her mother claim she has endured racist incidents at her private school for years and the school has ignored the complaints.CanadaFeb 1
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Calls grow to change streets named after Christopher Columbus on island of MontrealColumbus Avenue, a small avenue measuring less than 140 metres long that is located off Hymus Boulevard, is raising some controversy in the West Island city.PoliticsFeb 1
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Quebecers are ‘not racists,’ Trudeau says amid Amira Elghawaby backlashAmira Elghawaby said she is "extremely sorry" for the impacts of her words and how they hurt the people of Quebec, adding that she will listen carefully.CanadaFeb 1
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McGill University temporarily shuts down 3 buildings over asbestos discoveryMontreal's McGill University says the Raymond, Macdonald-Stewart and Barton buildings on the Macdonald Campus will be off limits for at least two days due to asbestos.CanadaFeb 1
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Man, woman killed after 2-vehicle crash on Route 105 in Quebec’s Outaouais regionThe MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais police were called around 7 p.m. to the scene on Route 105 in the Farrellton sector in La Pêche.CrimeFeb 1
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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens dropped by Ottawa Senators 5-4 before All-Star breakThere have been some fairly good performances lately by individuals not getting much praise this season. Brian Wilde has more in this edition of Call of the Wilde.SportsJan 31