MONTREAL – From job losses at Bombardier and Quebec taxi drivers egging Uber cars in protest, here are the top five stories Global News covered in Montreal this week:
LBPSB ends work-to-rule
“It’s not everything that we wanted, but we got some concessions and we made some concessions. We signed it, now we should go ahead and support the kids.”
After two nights of voting and 276 ballots cast, the vote is in and work-to-rule is over for the Lester B. Pearson School Board (LBPSB).
READ THE STORY: Lester B. Pearson teachers vote to end work-to-rule action
Quebec taxis egg Uber
“From Saint-Laurent to Crescent streets.”
Taxi drivers in Montreal blocked a large chunk of downtown Montreal in the latest protest against ride-sharing service Uber as hearings get underway in Quebec City.
READ THE STORY: Montreal taxi drivers egg Uber car during downtown protest
Bombardier cuts
“We are turning Bombardier around. We have a plan to make this great company stronger and more competitive.”
Bombardier announced it will eliminate 7,000 positions over two years in the latest effort to turn itself around as it awaits word of federal aid.
READ THE STORY: Bombardier to eliminate 7,000 jobs, announces deal with Air Canada
Quebec court delays
“In the last five years, there’s been an increase of 50 per cent. Almost 200 lawyers tabled requests to ask for a withdrawal of trial.”
Court delays in Quebec often mean alleged serious offenders have yet to face trial and the problem seems to be worst in this province than the rest of the country.
READ THE STORY: Quebec court delays could mean accused don’t face trial
Miss Vicky’s fights back
“The school has got great heart and a great soul, a great community, so it would be a great loss.”
With several Montreal pre-schools facing closures over disputes with the government, parents at Miss Vicky’s have decided to take action.
READ THE STORY: Miss Vicky’s pre-school fights back after being ordered to close
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