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How rum fuelled ‘alcoholic capitalism’ in Canada’s early economyHistorian Allan Greer is hoping to address some gaps in the historical record with a new book called Canada, in the Age of Rum.CanadaApr 18
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Why are fire-related deaths higher in Indigenous communities?A coalition of private and and Indigenous groups have launched a pilot project to distribute and install more than 6,000 smoke alarms for Indigenous families across the country.CanadaJun 5, 2025
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Unhoused Montreal woman almost killed in ‘terrible’ attack, driver chargedHousing rights advocates held a protest near the scene of the incident to denounce the alleged attack, with the victim now speaking out.CanadaJun 4, 2025
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‘This can’t be a black hole’: What’s next for The Bay’s former flagship Montreal storeNow that The Bay has closed, business owners worry what will become of the space just after the city spent millions of dollars revamping Phillips Square and St. Catherine Street.CanadaJun 3, 2025
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Milton-Parc citizens’ committee calls for more action on homelessnessGroup members say they deplore what they see as a lack of leadership among various levels of government and are urging decision-makers to take action.CanadaMay 28, 2025
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Montreal police will now tell people they’re free to leave during street checksUnless a person is being detained, Montreal police will now have to tell the person they stop that they have to right to leave and that they do not have to identify themselves.CanadaMay 27, 2025
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Quebec bill to regulate supervised drug consumption locations gets mixed reviewsThe debate around cohabitation continues following the tabling of Bill 103, which aims to limit the distance between supervised drug consumption sites from schools and daycares.CanadaMay 8, 2025
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Montreal family wants answers after loved one dies following police interventionThe victim's family says they don't know who placed the call, why police arrived in such large numbers, and why officers were, in their view, overly aggressive.CanadaApr 24, 2025
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Climate top priority for many Quebec municipalities’ federal election wish listMayors and elected officials across the country are expressing worry that talk of the economy is overshadowing concerns over climate change.CanadaApr 14, 2025
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‘Deported, detained, imprisoned’: Quebec parents want school trip to U.S. cancelledThe mother and some other parents argue the trip should be cancelled because the political climate in the U.S. makes it unsafe, and points to what has happened to some visitors.CanadaApr 1, 2025
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