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Montreal students get new eyeglasses as part of pilot project
Description
April 21, 2022
A Montreal elementary school library was converted into an optometrist’s office on Thursday. It’s part of a pilot project taking place at two Lester B. Pearson schools in Lachine taking place in April. As Global’s Olivia O’Malley reports, the goal is to ensure access to vision correction for those in need.
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Montreal students get new eyeglasses as part of pilot project01:50 | April 21, 2022
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Montrealers hit hard by ruptured watermain01:53 | 2 hours ago
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Why is Montreal not undertaking the same kind of massive overhaul of its storm drains as Toronto?02:11 | 3 hours ago
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Experts say Montreal neighbourhoods need better tools to safeguard against heavy rainfalls02:05 | August 15, 2024
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Debby downpour: Quebec premier finally visits a flood-stricken area; critics say he waited too long02:07 | August 15, 2024
-
West Island merchant steps forward to help victims of Debby flooding01:37 | August 15, 2024
-
Montreal’s Highway 13 temporarily reopens after Debby downpour01:33 | August 15, 2024
-
Pincourt flood victims floored by scope of Debby damage02:14 | August 14, 2024
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Debby aftermath hitting vulnerable residents in Pierrefonds especially hard02:21 | August 14, 2024
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After several floods, Lachine residents call for better emergency measures02:09 | August 13, 2024
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Montreal sees tourism boost but less spending from visitors in summer 202402:11 | August 13, 2024
-
Acute flooding prompts questions from Pierrefonds residents02:02 | August 13, 2024
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Montreal expands social intervention squad02:01 | August 13, 2024
-
Kirkland residents clean up after flooding from tropical storm Debby’s remnants01:33 | August 13, 2024
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Montreal’s West Island begins painful cleanup after torrential Debby rainfalls02:08 | August 12, 2024
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Quebec Liberals propose constitution for province as party eyes political rebirth02:11 | August 12, 2024
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Quebec municipalities remain under state of emergency after post-tropical storm Debby02:19 | August 11, 2024
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Global Montreal at 5:30: Aug. 911:05 | August 9, 2024
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Tropical storm Debby brings heavy rain, flooding to Montreal01:54 | August 9, 2024
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Hotel workers across Quebec go on one-day strike to demand better pay, conditions02:01 | August 8, 2024
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Montreal family speaks out after being caught in middle of shootout involving police02:23 | August 7, 2024
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Quebec restaurants call for power to charge customers deposit on reservations01:58 | August 7, 2024
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Tropical Storm Debby could bring heavy rain to Quebec01:46 | August 7, 2024
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Montreal Children’s Hospital unveils giant, collaborative mural01:59 | August 6, 2024
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Cave enthusiasts find innovative way to share their amazing Montreal discovery with the public02:08 | August 6, 2024
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Montreal police accused of interfering in an independent study looking into street checks02:37 | August 6, 2024
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Shootout wounds 3 men in Montreal’s West Island02:08 | August 5, 2024
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Global News at 6 Montreal: Aug 4, 202410:44 | August 4, 2024
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Demands to extend one of the busiest metro lines on Montreal’s network continue to grow01:56 | August 2, 2024
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Montrealers take up the challenge to create Made-in-Montreal eyewear01:11 | August 2, 2024
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Budding young Montreal rock musicians take their day-camp lessons and rock out on the street02:07 | August 2, 2024
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Homeowners at wits’ end after living through repeated sewage backups02:07 | August 1, 2024
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Montreal students get new eyeglasses as part of pilot project01:50 | April 21, 2022
-
Montrealers hit hard by ruptured watermain01:53 | 2 hours ago
-
Why is Montreal not undertaking the same kind of massive overhaul of its storm drains as Toronto?02:11 | 3 hours ago
-
Experts say Montreal neighbourhoods need better tools to safeguard against heavy rainfalls02:05 | August 15, 2024
-
Debby downpour: Quebec premier finally visits a flood-stricken area; critics say he waited too long02:07 | August 15, 2024
-
West Island merchant steps forward to help victims of Debby flooding01:37 | August 15, 2024
-
Montreal’s Highway 13 temporarily reopens after Debby downpour01:33 | August 15, 2024
-
Pincourt flood victims floored by scope of Debby damage02:14 | August 14, 2024
-
Debby aftermath hitting vulnerable residents in Pierrefonds especially hard02:21 | August 14, 2024
-
After several floods, Lachine residents call for better emergency measures02:09 | August 13, 2024
-
Montreal sees tourism boost but less spending from visitors in summer 202402:11 | August 13, 2024
-
Acute flooding prompts questions from Pierrefonds residents02:02 | August 13, 2024
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Montreal expands social intervention squad02:01 | August 13, 2024
-
Kirkland residents clean up after flooding from tropical storm Debby’s remnants01:33 | August 13, 2024
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Montreal’s West Island begins painful cleanup after torrential Debby rainfalls02:08 | August 12, 2024
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Quebec Liberals propose constitution for province as party eyes political rebirth02:11 | August 12, 2024
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Quebec municipalities remain under state of emergency after post-tropical storm Debby02:19 | August 11, 2024
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Global Montreal at 5:30: Aug. 911:05 | August 9, 2024
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Tropical storm Debby brings heavy rain, flooding to Montreal01:54 | August 9, 2024
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Hotel workers across Quebec go on one-day strike to demand better pay, conditions02:01 | August 8, 2024
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Montreal family speaks out after being caught in middle of shootout involving police02:23 | August 7, 2024
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Quebec restaurants call for power to charge customers deposit on reservations01:58 | August 7, 2024
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Tropical Storm Debby could bring heavy rain to Quebec01:46 | August 7, 2024
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Montreal Children’s Hospital unveils giant, collaborative mural01:59 | August 6, 2024
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Cave enthusiasts find innovative way to share their amazing Montreal discovery with the public02:08 | August 6, 2024
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Montreal police accused of interfering in an independent study looking into street checks02:37 | August 6, 2024
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Shootout wounds 3 men in Montreal’s West Island02:08 | August 5, 2024
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Global News at 6 Montreal: Aug 4, 202410:44 | August 4, 2024
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Demands to extend one of the busiest metro lines on Montreal’s network continue to grow01:56 | August 2, 2024
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Montrealers take up the challenge to create Made-in-Montreal eyewear01:11 | August 2, 2024
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Budding young Montreal rock musicians take their day-camp lessons and rock out on the street02:07 | August 2, 2024
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Homeowners at wits’ end after living through repeated sewage backups02:07 | August 1, 2024
Montreal students get new eyeglasses as part of pilot project
Description
April 21, 2022
A Montreal elementary school library was converted into an optometrist’s office on Thursday. It’s part of a pilot project taking place at two Lester B. Pearson schools in Lachine taking place in April. As Global’s Olivia O’Malley reports, the goal is to ensure access to vision correction for those in need.
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