Eastern Townships crash claims 2 lives after car hits pole, bursts into flames
The crash happened Saturday afternoon in Saint-Claude, a small community in the Eastern Townships, roughly 170 kilometres east of Montreal. Continue reading
Quebec
Junior combine provides Montreal NBA hopefuls with skills and dreams
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
A junior version of the NBA combine came to Montreal Saturday, allowing the top prospects in the province to learn and be evaluated by coaches. Continue reading
Environment Canada issues heat warnings for southern Ontario
Environment Canada has issued several heat warnings for southern Ontario and southern Quebec with highs expected near 31 C and a humidex exceeding 40 C. Continue reading
Parti Québécois and Québec Solidaire want to boost minimum wage to $15 per hour
The Parti Québécois and Québec Solidaire are courting workers on Labour Day, each promising to raise minimum wage to $15 per hour if elected to form the next provincial government. Continue reading
Christian Dubé expected to run for Coalition Avenir Québec in La Prairie
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
An official announcement is expected to be made on Monday. Continue reading
Two buildings destroyed, 1,200 pigs killed after Saint-Gilles farm blaze
The fire started at around 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1 at the Blais-Boilard farm. Continue reading
Couillard warns against softening stance on supply management in NAFTA talks
Liberal Leader Philippe Couillard suggested the country’s second-largest province will make its disapproval heard if Canada gives in to American demands and grants greater access to its dairy market during tough NAFTA renegotiation talks. Continue reading
‘They just keep evolving’: Ted’s Hobby Shop in Pointe-Claire marks 60 years
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Ted’s is the last of the original stores at Plaza Pointe-Claire and it’s been around for 60 years. They’ll mark that anniversary in September. Continue reading
Truck drivers, road workers call for change after violent Highway 40 crash
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
Following a terrible accident on Highway 40 early Thursday morning, truck drivers and road workers are asking for change. Continue reading
Construction on Highway 40 in Montreal’s West Island to begin this fall
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Transport Quebec will carry out repaving work on Highway 40 in Montreal’s West Island east of the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge. Continue reading
