Quebec provincial police investigate homicide in Lower St-Lawrence region
Quebec provincial police investigate homicide in Lower St-Lawrence region

Quebec provincial police are investigating a homicide in the Lower St-Lawrence region. The victim, a man in his 40s, was reported dead on Saturday. Quebec provincial police spokeswoman Camille Savoie…

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Dawson College left bruised amid Quebec slash in spending budgets
Dawson College left bruised amid Quebec slash in spending budgets

Following the Quebec government’s announcement on slashing spending budgets for CEGEPs, many representatives wonder what’s next amid the latest round of budget cuts. Dawson College Director General…

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Four arrested, two injured in brawl in downtown Montreal
Four arrested, two injured in brawl in downtown Montreal

Two men were injured in a fight involving as many as 10 people in downtown Montreal overnight, according to the Police Service of the City of Montreal. Investigators say an interaction between occupants…

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Bloc Québécois ready to extract gains for Quebec in exchange for supporting Liberals
Bloc Québécois ready to extract gains for Quebec in exchange for supporting Liberals

The Bloc Québécois says it is ready to wheel and deal with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s party for support during confidence votes now that the Liberal government’s confidence and supply agreement…

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Motorcyclist hospitalized after hitting concrete structure in Montreal
Motorcyclist hospitalized after hitting concrete structure in Montreal

A motorcyclist was transported to hospital after hitting a concrete structure in the Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough overnight. “Speed ​​could be a factor in this event,” said Manuel Couture,…

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Teachers say immigrants not to blame as Quebec links teacher shortage to newcomers
Teachers say immigrants not to blame as Quebec links teacher shortage to newcomers

MONTREAL — Quebec’s school year started on a familiar note: thousands of teaching spots were unfilled, and the provincial government had to defend itself for its failure to solve the problem. But as…

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Dawson College left bruised amid Quebec slash in spending budgets
Dawson College left bruised amid Quebec slash in spending budgets

Following the Quebec government’s announcement on slashing spending budgets for CEGEPs, many representatives wonder what’s next amid the latest round of budget cuts. Dawson College Director General…

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Four arrested, two injured in brawl in downtown Montreal
Four arrested, two injured in brawl in downtown Montreal

Two men were injured in a fight involving as many as 10 people in downtown Montreal overnight, according to the Police Service of the City of Montreal. Investigators say an interaction between occupants…

22h ago

Bloc Québécois ready to extract gains for Quebec in exchange for supporting Liberals
Bloc Québécois ready to extract gains for Quebec in exchange for supporting Liberals

The Bloc Québécois says it is ready to wheel and deal with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s party for support during confidence votes now that the Liberal government’s confidence and supply agreement…

19h ago

Motorcyclist hospitalized after hitting concrete structure in Montreal
Motorcyclist hospitalized after hitting concrete structure in Montreal

A motorcyclist was transported to hospital after hitting a concrete structure in the Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough overnight. “Speed ​​could be a factor in this event,” said Manuel Couture,…

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Teachers say immigrants not to blame as Quebec links teacher shortage to newcomers
Teachers say immigrants not to blame as Quebec links teacher shortage to newcomers

MONTREAL — Quebec’s school year started on a familiar note: thousands of teaching spots were unfilled, and the provincial government had to defend itself for its failure to solve the problem. But as…

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Typhoon Yagi weakens after killing dozens in Vietnam, China and the Philippines
Typhoon Yagi weakens after killing dozens in Vietnam, China and the Philippines

Dozens are dead across multiple countries after Typhoon Yagi made landfall over the weekend. Karling Donoghue reports on the recovery efforts and the current state of the storm.

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3 Israelis killed at West Bank -Jordan border crossing
3 Israelis killed at West Bank -Jordan border crossing

An attack at a border crossing between the occupied West Bank and Jordan has left Israeli officials outraged. Karling Donoghue details the brazen gunfire that left three Israelis dead.

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Quebec higher education looks ahead as budget cutbacks set in
Quebec higher education looks ahead as budget cutbacks set in

“It is truly a Quebec problem, it affects all colleges,” says Dawson College Director General Diane Gauvin, as Quebec slashes CEGEPs and universities spending budgets Tehosterihens Deer reports.

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Typhoon Yagi makes landfall in China and Vietnam
Typhoon Yagi makes landfall in China and Vietnam

Typhoon Yagi has made landfall across portions of China and Vietnam, leaving a trail of destruction and displacement in its wake. Karling Donoghue reports on the casualties and damages so far.
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Montreal cancer survivors raise oars and funds for cancer research
Montreal cancer survivors raise oars and funds for cancer research

“Everyone should feel positive all the time,” says cancer survivor Sandra Sterling, as the annual Cedars CanSupport Dragon Boat Race held in Montreal raised over $660k. Tehosterihens Deer reports.

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Rap megastar Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show

 Kendrick Lamar will pop out on the NFL’s biggest stage next year: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation…

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Trudeau to face fretful caucus ahead of return to the House

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'There is so much more to life than your cancer': Montreal Dragon Boat Race raises over $660K
‘There is so much more to life than your cancer’: Montreal Dragon Boat Race raises over $660K

The 19th annual  BDO Cedars CanSupport Dragon Boat Race took place in Lachine where hundreds of paddlers from across Montreal raced to raise money for patients undergoing cancer treatments at the McGill…
Quebec begins granting early requests for MAID without requested federal changes
Quebec begins granting early requests for MAID without requested federal changes

Quebec says the province will begin authorizing early requests for medical assistance in dying without waiting for Ottawa to amend Canada’s Criminal Code. The changes, which were announced this morning…
Shooting attack at the West Bank-Jordan border crossing kills 3 Israelis
Shooting attack at the West Bank-Jordan border crossing kills 3 Israelis

Three Israelis were shot and killed Sunday at the border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, Israeli officials said, in what appeared to be an attack linked to the 11-month-old war in Gaza. Israel’s…

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Telecom sector poised to shed assets amid slower growth and more competition

When Bell Canada announced in June it was selling Northwestel Inc. to a consortium of northern Indigenous communities, the telecom giant hailed the $1-billion deal as a milestone in advancing Indigenous…
Advanced voting underway for LaSalle-Émard-Verdun federal byelection
Advanced voting underway for LaSalle-Émard-Verdun federal byelection

Advanced voting for the LaSalle-Émard-Verdun federal byelection is underway in Montreal. Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh was in Montreal to back candidate Craig Sauvé. This comes after a significant…
'Happens so fast': Montreal parents call for more vigilance, photo radars after two children struck in separate incidents
‘Happens so fast’: Montreal parents call for more vigilance, photo radars after two children struck in separate incidents

Two children were hit Thursday morning in separate incidents in Montreal. The first incident happened at 8:10 a.m. in front of Christ-Roi Elementary in Ahuntsic. A six-year-old was hit by the driver…
Trudeau insists he's staying on as Liberal leader. But what if he changes his mind?
Trudeau insists he’s staying on as Liberal leader. But what if he changes his mind?

The Liberal caucus is set to meet in Nanaimo, B.C., next week for a retreat ahead of the fall parliamentary sitting. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau insists he will lead his party into the next election…
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Despite union protest, new hybrid work rules for federal employees kick in Monday
Despite union protest, new hybrid work rules for federal employees kick in Monday

On Monday, federal public servants will return to the office a minimum of three days a week— if grudgingly. Public service unions will start the week with an early-morning rally opposing the policy….
Independent investigation into last week’s 10-hour VIA Rail delay
Independent investigation into last week’s 10-hour VIA Rail delay

A VIA Rail train delay that went viral, after a video was posted of an employee snatching passenger Chip Malt’s phone, has sparked the federal government to ask for an independent investigation.  During…
Montreal gas prices at lowest since February
Montreal gas prices at lowest since February

Gas prices are at the lowest they’ve been in the province since February. The cost of fuel at a Petro-Canada on Notre-Dame and Guy was $1.56 per litre on Friday afternoon, which is the average price in…
26 new studios for Montreal women at risk of homelessness
26 new studios for Montreal women at risk of homelessness

The Canadian government, the CAQ government, the City of Montreal, the Société d’habitation et de développement de Montréal (SHDM) and non-profit Chez Doris officially inaugurated the Résidence Marcelle…
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Woman dies in Montreal apartment fire

A woman in her 70s is dead after a fire broke out in an apartment in the Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough of Montreal on Friday morning. Authorities say the smoke detector was not working. The…
As Quebec promises action, residents demand end to illegal dumping in Kanesatake
As Quebec promises action, residents demand end to illegal dumping in Kanesatake

The Quebec government says it has an “action plan” to fight illegal dumping of contaminated soil in a Mohawk community west of Montreal, but residents of Kanesatake and the neighbouring town of Oka…
Dîner en Blanc returns for 14th edition in Montreal
Dîner en Blanc returns for 14th edition in Montreal

Le Dîner en Blanc de Montréal came back for its 14th edition on Friday at a venue kept secret until the very last minute. Elegantly dressed in white, more than 2,500 guests flocked to Place du Canada…
Recent immigrants shut out of strong wage growth as unemployment rises in Canada
Recent immigrants shut out of strong wage growth as unemployment rises in Canada

Canada’s unemployment rate continued to trend higher in August — reaching 6.6 per cent — as the job market slowdown hits workers and job seekers unevenly. Statistics Canada’s labour force survey…
Mixed weather ahead for Montrealers this weekend
Mixed weather ahead for Montrealers this weekend

Montrealers should take advantage of the warm and dry weather before the rain moves in this weekend. On Friday, mainly sunny skies and feeling like 28 degrees with the humidex. Wet weather on Saturday,…
Multiple road closures planned this weekend
Multiple road closures planned this weekend

There will be several road closures this weekend. Highway 25 will be closed in both directions, including the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel from Friday to Sunday. Quebec’s Transport Ministry…