COVID-19: School overcrowding conflict
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COVID-19: School overcrowding conflict
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How rum fuelled ‘alcoholic capitalism’ in Canada’s early economy
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Quebec to reimburse welcome tax for first time home buyers
01:32 | April 17, 2026
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Montreal chef named world’s best pizza maker
02:24 | April 17, 2026
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Christine Fréchette sworn in as Quebec’s new premier
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14:09 | April 14, 2026
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Christine Fréchette faces delicate balancing act as she creates new cabinet
02:21 | April 14, 2026
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Montrealers mark Holocaust Remembrance Day at National Field of Honour
01:43 | April 14, 2026
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Walmart to close three locations in Montreal
01:52 | April 14, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 13
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First day on the job for Quebec premier-designate Christine Fréchette
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COVID-19: School overcrowding conflict
Description
September 3, 2020
Liberal MNA Pierre Arcand suggested a French school in his riding use property owned by a neighbouring English school to deal with overcrowding issues. The MNA retracted his initial comments but it sent off a fire storm of controversy, upsetting many parents. Kwabena Oduro reports.
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COVID-19: School overcrowding conflict01:59 | September 3, 2020 -
Montreal Asian community groups call for more funding02:16 | 29 minutes ago -
Calls grow for action on femicides in Quebec02:08 | 36 minutes ago -
Fréchette unveils cabinet, keeps senior ministers02:28 | 37 minutes ago -
Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 2010:20 | April 20, 2026 -
Montreal’s West Island hospitals have longest ER wait times02:11 | April 20, 2026 -
Montreal flood watch continues as city officials remain on high alert02:05 | April 20, 2026 -
Quebec petition pushes for social media ban for teens under 1602:06 | April 20, 2026 -
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Global News at 6 Montreal: April 1810:34 | April 18, 2026 -
How rum fuelled ‘alcoholic capitalism’ in Canada’s early economy02:38 | April 17, 2026 -
Montreal reaches highest flood alert level02:03 | April 17, 2026 -
Quebec to reimburse welcome tax for first time home buyers01:32 | April 17, 2026 -
Montreal chef named world’s best pizza maker02:24 | April 17, 2026 -
West island mayors bracing for REM parking problems02:34 | April 17, 2026 -
Opposition leaders sparring following Frechette’s swearing-in02:26 | April 17, 2026 -
Montreal reduces patio fees for restaurant owners01:48 | April 17, 2026 -
Community Shout Out: Free Legal Advice Available Across Quebec April 18-1900:29 | April 17, 2026 -
Global News Morning headlines: Friday, April 17, 202609:32 | April 17, 2026 -
Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 1609:59 | April 16, 2026 -
Habs, Oilers, Senators look to end Canada’s Stanley Cup drought01:52 | April 15, 2026 -
Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 1510:40 | April 15, 2026 -
Christine Fréchette sworn in as Quebec’s new premier02:18 | April 15, 2026 -
Canada’s top junior tennis players compete in international event02:24 | April 15, 2026 -
How psychedelics could revolutionize treatment of mental health disorders02:16 | April 15, 2026 -
Montreal blue-collar workers launch three-day strike01:37 | April 15, 2026 -
Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 1414:09 | April 14, 2026 -
Christine Fréchette faces delicate balancing act as she creates new cabinet02:21 | April 14, 2026 -
Montrealers mark Holocaust Remembrance Day at National Field of Honour01:43 | April 14, 2026 -
Walmart to close three locations in Montreal01:52 | April 14, 2026 -
Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 1311:34 | April 13, 2026 -
First day on the job for Quebec premier-designate Christine Fréchette01:43 | April 13, 2026
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COVID-19: School overcrowding conflict01:59 | September 3, 2020
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Montreal Asian community groups call for more funding02:16 | 29 minutes ago
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Calls grow for action on femicides in Quebec02:08 | 36 minutes ago
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Fréchette unveils cabinet, keeps senior ministers02:28 | 37 minutes ago
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 2010:20 | April 20, 2026
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Montreal’s West Island hospitals have longest ER wait times02:11 | April 20, 2026
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Montreal flood watch continues as city officials remain on high alert02:05 | April 20, 2026
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Quebec petition pushes for social media ban for teens under 1602:06 | April 20, 2026
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Global News at 6 Montreal: April 1910:18 | April 19, 2026
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Global News at 6 Montreal: April 1810:34 | April 18, 2026
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How rum fuelled ‘alcoholic capitalism’ in Canada’s early economy02:38 | April 17, 2026
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Montreal reaches highest flood alert level02:03 | April 17, 2026
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Quebec to reimburse welcome tax for first time home buyers01:32 | April 17, 2026
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Montreal chef named world’s best pizza maker02:24 | April 17, 2026
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West island mayors bracing for REM parking problems02:34 | April 17, 2026
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Opposition leaders sparring following Frechette’s swearing-in02:26 | April 17, 2026
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Montreal reduces patio fees for restaurant owners01:48 | April 17, 2026
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Community Shout Out: Free Legal Advice Available Across Quebec April 18-1900:29 | April 17, 2026
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Global News Morning headlines: Friday, April 17, 202609:32 | April 17, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 1609:59 | April 16, 2026
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Habs, Oilers, Senators look to end Canada’s Stanley Cup drought01:52 | April 15, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 1510:40 | April 15, 2026
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Christine Fréchette sworn in as Quebec’s new premier02:18 | April 15, 2026
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Canada’s top junior tennis players compete in international event02:24 | April 15, 2026
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How psychedelics could revolutionize treatment of mental health disorders02:16 | April 15, 2026
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Montreal blue-collar workers launch three-day strike01:37 | April 15, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 1414:09 | April 14, 2026
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Christine Fréchette faces delicate balancing act as she creates new cabinet02:21 | April 14, 2026
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Montrealers mark Holocaust Remembrance Day at National Field of Honour01:43 | April 14, 2026
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Walmart to close three locations in Montreal01:52 | April 14, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 1311:34 | April 13, 2026
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First day on the job for Quebec premier-designate Christine Fréchette01:43 | April 13, 2026
COVID-19: School overcrowding conflict
Description
September 3, 2020
Liberal MNA Pierre Arcand suggested a French school in his riding use property owned by a neighbouring English school to deal with overcrowding issues. The MNA retracted his initial comments but it sent off a fire storm of controversy, upsetting many parents. Kwabena Oduro reports.
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