From the federal government eliminating the transit tax deduction to a woman finding worms at a bulk food store in Saint-Laurent, here are the biggest stories Global News covered in Montreal this week:
Extra protein
“He told her that this was unacceptable and she then tossed the bag back at him.”
A woman who bought a bag of nuts from Amira, a bulk food store in Montreal’s Saint-Laurent borough, says she was shocked to find worms inside.
READ THE STORY: Montrealer horrified after she claims she found worms inside Amira nuts
Remembering Daphné
“I hope you’ll be happy in your miserable life. I hope we never get back together.”
Daphné Boudreault, 18, has died after being found beaten and stabbed inside a Mont-Saint-Hilaire apartment Wednesday afternoon.
READ THE STORY: Woman dead after being found in Mont-Saint-Hilaire apartment, ex-boyfriend arrested
Vicious attack
“She was my best friend. She was my saving grace, you know?”
Debbie Funchion and Travis Flockhart are living through a difficult time, having recently lost her beloved pet husky to a vicious attack by other dogs.
READ THE STORY: Montreal couple mourning loss of their dog after vicious attack
Girl power
“There’s a certain solidarity that develops among women when we all get together and get involved in the community.”
Habitat for Humanity is seeking all-female teams for construction crews around Montreal this spring.
READ THE STORY: Habitat for Humanity seeking all-female crews to build houses in Montreal
No discount for transit
“I’m doing my best to get to work on time and now the government is cutting that off.”
The federal government has eliminated a decade-old tax deduction from the budget.
READ THE STORY: Nixed transit tax deduction in federal budget 2017 infuriates Montreal commuters
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