MONTREAL – From a shocking threat targeting John Rennie High School to Quebec’s Transport Minister laying down the law when it comes to the taxi industry, and four West Island dancers finding out they’ll be joining Justin Bieber on stage, here are the top five stories Global News covered in Montreal this week:
Hatley helps Fort McMurray
“Sometimes you’re gonna need the help and it’s really hard to start over, so contribute where you can.”
A local family-run company that sells clothing around the world is on its way to making a difference for the people of Fort McMurray.
READ THE STORY: Quebec-based Hatley sends clothing to Fort McMurray victims
John Rennie graffiti threat
“My daughter was complaining that all her friends are not going to school because they saw a threat on Instagram about some shooting. We got no calls, no nothing.”
Three students have been arrested at École secondaire Félix-Leclerc after a graffiti threat targeting John Rennie High School in Pointe-Claire made the rounds online.
READ THE STORY: Three arrested after graffiti threat targets John Rennie High School
Water main break disaster
“What is anybody going to do for me? I mean, what am I supposed to do to feed my two kids?”
Some residents in the Vimont area of Laval want the city to step up following a messy water main break.
READ THE STORY: Displaced Laval resident says city ‘needs to take responsibility’ after water main break
Quebec regulates Uber
“The Commission des transports du Québec is required to set the basic rate structure that applies for all servicing areas.”
All drivers must have permits, regardless of what kind of car they drive, stated Transport Minister Jacques Daoust as he tabled Bill 100 Thursday.
READ THE STORY: All drivers providing taxi-like services in Quebec must have permits: Transport Minister
Dancing with the Biebs
“They really did it individually. That was so special – that they were so themselves in their little interview, so cute and non-rehearsed, that was so sweet.”
Four young dancers from the West Island have been selected to keep Justin Bieber company on stage when he comes to Montreal on his Purpose tour.
READ THE STORY: Justin Bieber chooses four young West Island dancers to join him on stage
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