Dr. Mylène Drouin, director of the city's public health department, said Wednesday that COVID-19 variants have been detected in as many as 8 to 10 per cent of new COVID-19 cases.

Sources at the school confirmed Yvan Trépanier had died after contracting the novel coronavirus.

Rapid testing for COVID-19 has started in two Montreal schools.

Some said they were inspired to join the demonstration after Premier François Legault's controversial remarks in rejecting calls to exempt the homeless from the curfew.

Montreal public health credits tightened restrictions for a drop in new COVID-19 cases but officials are concerned about the pressure on hospitals and outbreaks among the homeless.

Getting your dog walked by a professional is not just a great investment in your animal's health, but a service many pet owners find essential.

A new 30-second television spot ends with the stern message: 'We have to follow all the rules, all the time, no exceptions.'

Quebec topped 1,500 hospitalizations Wednesday, a number not seen since the spring. Montreal accounts for more than half of COVID-19 patients, with 744 people in hospital.

"Our ICUs are signaling that we may be in trouble very soon," said one an infectious disease physician.

Montreal is seeing a spike in cases and hospitalizations linked to the novel coronavirus health crisis, according to public health authorities.