Montreal Latest News

• Medicago to cease operations in Quebec, scuttling COVID-19 vaccine production plans

  Medicago 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.

  Canada

  Feb 2
• Global News at 5:30 Montreal: February 2.

  The February 2, 2023 edition of Global News at 5:30 on Global Montreal.

  Canada

  Feb 2
• New company at Lachine sorting centre looking to boost recycling

  Every week 1,600 tonnes of material comes to the centre from curbside collections between downtown Montreal and the western tip of the island.

  Canada

  Feb 2
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• Victims urged to come forward after Montreal-area man charged with drugging, assaulting victims

  Police allege the accused targeted women on online dating sites and would then arrange to meet them in person at their homes.

  Crime

  Feb 2
• Quebec says only people at risk who haven’t had COVID-19 should get booster dose

  Boileau says because the vast majority of Quebecers have hybrid immunity, regular boosters are no longer needed, at least for this winter and spring.

  Health

  Feb 2
• Black students and educators in Montreal call for change to school curriculum

  Black educators and students in Montreal are calling for an overhaul of school curricula to better incorporate issues pertaining to diverse communities.

  Canada

  Feb 2
• Final arguments at trial of Quebec man accused in abduction of elderly U.S. couple

  The 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.

  Canada

  Feb 2
• Amira Elghawaby deserves ‘a chance’ to do her job post-apology: minister

  In a tweet on Thursday, Blanchet continued to call for Elghawaby's resignation and also demanded in French that her role be "abolished" altogether.

  Canada

  Feb 2
• Montreal’s Auger-Aliassime named to Team World for Laver Cup

  The 22-year-old from Montreal became the first player named to captain John McEnroe's six-man team Thursday.

  Canada

  Feb 2
• Dairy giant Saputo to permanently close 3 U.S. facilities, expand and build others

  Saputo CEO Lino Saputo says the changes will lay the groundwork for future growth in the United States while improving the company's cost structure.

  Economy

  Feb 2
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• Cold snap could make it feel as chilly as -50 in some parts of Quebec

  Environment 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.

  Canada

  Feb 2
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• Lightspeed to hire, shift focus to premium clients after layoffs

  Lightspeed 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.

  Economy

  Feb 2
• ‘Miracle on ice’: Ukrainian refugees arrive in Quebec City for hockey tournament

  The 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.

  Sports

  Feb 2
• How a Quebec woman’s Audi got stolen and ended up driving through Vaughan Mills mall

  A 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.

  Crime

  Feb 2
• 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.

  Trending

  Feb 2
• Side deals on health funding may be reached alongside national agreement: B.C. premier

  Premiers 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.

  Health

  Feb 1
• Montreal-area municipality warns of dangers of playing in snowbanks after near-tragedy averted

  Officials 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.

  Canada

  Feb 1
• Educators shed light on racism in Quebec schools

  Science and technology teacher Sabi Hinkson, whose masters thesis tackles the issue, found that Black students are often steered towards vocational courses.

  Canada

  Feb 1
• ‘Vigorous’ cold weather raising concerns for people unhoused in Montreal

  The extreme cold has government officials and community organizations on high alert, particularly with regard to those who are unhoused.

  Canada

  Feb 1
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• Quebec sisters afraid to go school, say racism complaints ignored

  A Black student and her mother claim she has endured racist incidents at her private school for years and the school has ignored the complaints.

  Canada

  Feb 1
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• Calls grow to change streets named after Christopher Columbus on island of Montreal

  Columbus 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.

  Politics

  Feb 1
• Quebecers are ‘not racists,’ Trudeau says amid Amira Elghawaby backlash

  Amira 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.

  Canada

  Feb 1
• McGill University temporarily shuts down 3 buildings over asbestos discovery

  Montreal'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.

  Canada

  Feb 1
• Man, woman killed after 2-vehicle crash on Route 105 in Quebec’s Outaouais region

  The 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.

  Crime

  Feb 1
• Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens dropped by Ottawa Senators 5-4 before All-Star break

  There 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.

  Sports

  Jan 31