Landlord pressuring them to leave, live in poor conditions, Montreal tenants argue
The tenants say the landlord of the Grand Boulevard apartment complex is purposefully neglecting the building and avoiding repairs in order to get them to move out.
Canada
Aug 19, 2023
Many Montrealers feel profiled during police traffic stops, study shows
Out of just over 500 Montreal residents who reported when they were stopped by police since 2021, 30 per cent believe they were profiled, according to a study.
Canada
May 2, 2023
Quebec to investigate death of inmate who was illegally detained
A department spokesperson says Nicous D'Andre Spring was in 'illegal detention' when he was injured Dec. 24 inside the Montreal detention centre
Crime
Dec 30, 2022
British Columbia opens doors for additional COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. travel
B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says she is still optimistic that America will allow travellers who have mixed doses and AstraZeneca into the country.
Health
Oct 1, 2021
Montrealers can access the first interactive map in order to self report police stops
The project, which seeks to gather reliable statistics on Montreal police interactions with the public, was created by a multidisciplinary research team.
Canada
Jul 14, 2021
Lester B. Pearson School Board appoints two commissioners to fight racism within the board
The appointments are part of a larger effort to identify and fight racism within the board.
Education
Aug 17, 2020
Using film to shatter mental health barriers in the Black community: ‘My feelings are valid’
Mental health advocate and filmmaker, Tyler Simmonds, explores mental health stigmas in his film 'In Search of Healing,' screening at the Halifax Black Film Festival.
Perspectives
Feb 25, 2021
#BCHealthcareHeroes
Take a look at some of B.C.'s health-care heroes who we featured on the Global BC News Hour.
Features
Mar 27, 2020
Quebec Association of Police Chiefs launches campaign to change image of policing
Police brass say they want to counter what they say are misperceptions about law enforcement officers.
Canada
Apr 27, 2022
Focus Montreal: Dec. 1
This week on Focus Montreal, meet the author of a report on racial profiling in Montreal, hear from Polytechnique survivor and gun-control activist Nathalie Provost on her latest battle, and learn what is being done to fight bullying in some Quebec schools and to help children in crisis.
Canada
Dec 3, 2017
Intergenerational trauma is ‘pain’ passed down generations, hurting Black people’s health
Mental health resources need to be more accessible and available for Black people to address concerns like intergenerational trauma, experts told Global News.
Lifestyle
Jun 22, 2020
Systemic racism exists in Quebec, Premier Legault: expert
Quebec Premier François Legault admitted on Tuesday that “there is still work to be done” when it comes to combating racism in his province, but argued that Quebec should not compare itself to the United States as it has “not experienced slavery, and the history of the U.S." when it comes to race-relations.
Canada
Jun 2, 2020
Quebec leaders forced to face systemic racism in 2020
While Montreal's mayor has said she recognized systemic racism existed and has vowed changes, the Quebec government has refused to accept the term.
Canada
Dec 30, 2020
Statistics of police-reported hate crimes don’t reflect reality, say Quebec community groups
A recent report suggests that, when compared to some other provinces, Quebec's increase in racially motivated hate crimes in 2020 might not be seen as very high.
Canada
Jul 29, 2021
Anti-terror research must be free from government meddling, advisory group warns
OTTAWA - A federal effort to fund terrorism research must be free from government interference and help build bridges with the Canadian public, says a national advisory panel.
Canada
Jul 12, 2011
Modest snowfall creates chaos in Atlanta
The snow and sleet have stopped falling and traffic was moving again around Atlanta following a crippling storm.
Weather
Jan 30, 2014
Dynastie Gala recognizes accomplishments of black Quebecers
The awards show — which kicked off Black History Month celebrations — aims to highlight the accomplishments of Quebec's black community in various fields including business, arts and culture, sports and media.
Canada
Feb 4, 2018
Why are Quebec’s top two police forces still not equipped with body cameras?
News that body cams could soon be mandatory for police officers in Quebec comes as a relief to civil rights advocates who say the devices are long overdue.
Canada
Dec 5, 2022
From disasters to politics, here are the highlights of top stories from 2012
An in-brief look back at some of the most significant news events of the last 12 months.
Dec 21, 2012
Report following recent racist incidents at Lester B. Pearson School Board considered first step
The review stems from a number of racist incidents in summer 2020 which involved students within the Lester B. Pearson School Board
Canada
Jun 29, 2021