24-year-old sentenced in relation to Montreal teen's opioid overdose

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24-year-old sentenced in relation to Montreal teen's opioid overdose

“I hope things will change,” says Montrealer Christian Boivin, after a 24-year-old was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for drug trafficking in relation to his 15-year-old son Mathis' death last year. Tehosterihens Deer reports.

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Montreal school transforms library into Winter Wonderland

“Best day ever,” said Kiara Manna, student at Montreal’s Honoré Mercier Elementary on their library being transformed into a Winter Wonderland on Thursday for Santa’s visit. Pamela Pagano reports.

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Montreal opening warming centre for homeless in city building

“The right thing to do,” said Valérie Plante, mayor of Montreal, about the opening of a new warming centre for the homeless population in an administrative building next to city hall as cold winter weather approaches. Gareth Madoc-Jones reports.

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Trudeau expected to reveal cabinet shuffle admist calls for resignation

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu takes the stand in his landmark corruption trial. Melissa Nakhavoly has more on protests and his leadership under scrutiny.

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Air Canada to bar carry-ons and free seat choice for lowest-fare tickets

Starting in January, Air Canada will require low-fare customers to some destinations to check carry-on bags and pay a fee. The airline will also impose a seat selection fee for these flyers. Michelle Mackey has the turbulent reaction from travellers.