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Tour guides call for 'modernization' of by-law requiring certification for Montreal tours

Some tour guides in Montreal, including Indigenous guides, are saying the city's certification rules are making it harder for certain voices to be heard. They say that the single path to certification...

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SPVM arrests 2 teens in thefts, frauds targeting seniors

Montreal police say two teenagers, aged 17 and 18, were arrested in connection with a series of thefts and frauds targeting seniors. The SPVM alleges the two suspects operated in Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve...

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Quebec hotel owners seeing fewer bookings for spring break

Many hotels in Quebec are envisioning a rather "quiet" school break, according to the Quebec Hotel Association (AHQ), based on a survey of its members. Reservations are "generally down" compared to...

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‘A fight for humanity’: Montreal’s Iranian community rejoices after Ayatollah’s death in U.S.-Israel strikes

Members of Montreal’s Iranian community are watching events unfold in Iran with a mix of fear, hope and uncertainty. Coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel over the weekend killed Supreme...

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Six-year-old dies after sledding accident at Chambly park

A six-year-old child has died after a sledding accident Monday afternoon at a park in Chambly, as spring break begins in the Montérégie region. Emergency services were called shortly before 3 p.m....

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SAAQ permanently closes Montreal service centre following investigation

The Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) has permanently closed its Place Vertu service centre in Montreal following an administrative investigation that uncovered irregularities and...

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Premier Eby says B.C. will make daylight time permanent

British Columbians will adopt year-round daylight time, springing forward by one hour this Sunday for the last time.

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Partial closures to affect Papineau-Leblanc Bridge this weekend

Quebec’s Transport Ministry says Highway 19, including the Papineau-Leblanc Bridge, which connects Montreal and Laval, will see closures during the day this weekend. The disruptions are needed to...

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Juripop will offer free legal consultations at Place-des-Arts metro station this month

Juripop will be offering its free legal clinics in the Montreal metro for the 11th year. They will be offered every Thursday in March -- specifically March 5, 12, 19, and 26 -- at the Place-des-Arts...

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Montreal police seek victims of sexual assault by former hospital employee

Montreal police (SPVM) are seeking public's help in finding other potential victims of a former hospital worker who is facing a charge of sexual assault. SPVM said 49-year-old Abdelaali Laaziz, former...

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