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Sun, Sep 4: Montrealers gathered in front of city hall to protest looming legislation that would prevent residents from buying or adopting pit bull type dogs and force existing owners to comply with strict regulations. As Felicia Parrillo reports, dog owners are pushing back.

It’s sure to be an action-packed weekend for the whole family here in Montreal, with opportunities to pet exotic animals, catch a big-name band at the Bell Centre and even take part in a winter sports-fest! Entertainment columnist Jay Walker has the rundown for Global’s Dan Spector.

Sun, Sep 25: City council will be voting Monday on a controversial bylaw that would see pit bull type dogs banned in Montreal. On Sunday, Mayor Coderre maintained the bylaw was fair despite fierce opposition.

Mon, Oct 3: Some Montreal pet owners seeking refuge from the dog ban are heading to Beaconsfield. The city has adopted a resolution opposing Montreal’s breed-specific legislation. As Billy Shields reports, some other West Island municipalities intend on following Beaconsfield’s lead.

Tue, Sep 27: Montreal city council voted in favour Tuesday of adopting breed-specific legislation that would see new pit bulls banned within city limits. But as Navneet Pall reports, it’s not the last we’ll hear on the issue. There are some who feel the city is not listening to the experts who say it’s a...

Wed, Sep 28: A pit bull rescue shelter in Lethbridge is heartbroken over a new ‘pit bull ban’ in Montreal, and worried what it will mean for the future of their animals. Erik Mikkelsen reports.

It was a month ago when Montreal police said a 55-year-old woman had been killed by what was described as a pit bull. As their province now prepares for a possible pit bull ban, rescues and shelters across Quebec are bracing for a wave of so called “dangerous dogs.” The culture behind breed specific legislation...

The city of Montreal was in court Friday, with lawyers seeking permission to appeal a Quebec Superior Court decision suspending all pit bull-related measures of its animal control legislation. Amanda Jelowicki reports.

The city of Montreal is responding to the recent suspension of its pit bull bylaw, by filing an appeal of its own.

Animal behaviorist and trainer Gaby Dufresne Cyr joins Global’s Laura Casella to talk about the reaction to Montreal’s newly-enacted pit bull ban.

The Montreal Dog Fest happening this weekend by the Lachine Canal,is mostly fun and games for dogs and their owners. But as Global’s Dan Spector reports, some groups are also using it as a platform to denounce breed-specific legislation.

Public consultations to amend the city of Montreal’s animal control by-law have begun. Mayor Valerie Plante has promised to repeal and replace the current ban on pit-bulls. As Global’s Dan Spector reports, the process comes just days after a pit bull owner was convicted of criminal negligence after his dog severely mauled a 7 year-old...

Montreal mayor Valérie Plante says addressing the city’s pit bull ban will be one of her top priorities as she takes office. Global’s Phil Carpenter reports.

Wed, Sep 28: Montreal has passed a controversial bylaw banning ownership of new pit bull and pit bull type dogs. Groups are now forming to help move affected dogs out of Quebec and to safe places like the Maritimes. Global’s Paul Cormier reports.

Just weeks after a Montreal woman was fatally mauled by a pit bull, another dog owner says his pet was poisoned. As Paola Samuel reports, the Quebec government is considering following Ontario’s lead and adopting a pit bull ban.

Fri, Sep 30: As yet another Canadian jurisdiction bans the pit bull breed of dog, rescue groups in Saskatchewan are preparing for many of the animals to end up in the province. But, at least one rescue group is warning against that, saying there are many already here and their lives could be jeopardized if...

Tue, Oct 4: Montrealers gathered in front of the Grande Bibliothèque Monday evening to stage a protest against Montreal’s pit bull ban. The location for the protest was no mistake as Mayor Denis Coderre was slated to attend an event later in the evening. As Felicia Parrillo reports, protestors want their message to be heard.

Mon, Sep 26: Montreal city council is voting on a controversial breed-specific legislation that would ban dangerous dogs and target pit bull-types. Global’s Kelly Greig reports.

Mon, Sep 26: Montreal city council are set to vote on its controversial breed-specific legislation that would ban dangerous dogs and target pit bull-types. Global’s Elysia Bryan-Baynes reports.

Montreal city council is voting on a controversial breed-specific legislation that would ban dangerous dogs and target pit bull-types. Global’s Kelly Greig reports.