A violent year for women in Quebec in 2021

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A violent year for women in Quebec in 2021

“The pandemic was an accelerator when it comes to the killing of women,” said Maud Pontel, coordinator with Alliance MH2 on the high number of femicides recorded in the province in 2021. Brittany Henriques reports.

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Program enhancing visibility of neurodiverse artists in Montreal

Program enhancing visibility of neurodiverse artists in Montreal

“I hope this is my future,” said artist, Jessica Teixeira-Pinto from “The Art Seen”, a program that strives to enhance the visibility of neurodivergent artists in Montreal. The initiative, now in it’s third edition. Pamela Pagano reports.

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Quebec premier concerned over Trump’s proposed tariffs on imports

Quebec premier concerned over Trump’s proposed tariffs on imports

“Tariffs on exports means thousands of jobs that can be lost,” said Quebec Premier Francois Legault, after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump proposed a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from Canada on Monday. Erin Seize reports.

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Trudeau agrees to emergency meeting with premiers to discuss threat of Trump trade tariffs

Trudeau agrees to emergency meeting with premiers to discuss threat of Trump trade tariffs

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will hold an emergency First Ministers’ meeting on Wednesday to discuss a response to the 25 per cent tariffs that president-elect Donald Trump says he will impose on Mexico and Canada upon his return to the White House.

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Loonie falls amid Trump's tariff threats

Loonie falls amid Trump’s tariff threats

The Canadian dollar falls to its lowest level since 2020 after Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian goods. Sr. Business Editor Mike Eppel looks at which sectors will be impacted, and whether future interest rate cuts are in danger.

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A Canadian first in Montreal: mRNA technology to fight lung cancer

A Canadian first in Montreal: mRNA technology to fight lung cancer

“It’s a huge problem,” says Dr. Jonathan Spicer of the MUHC on lung cancer, as Montreal patients become first in Canada to test mRNA technology against the disease. Tehosterihens Deer reports.

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Canada Post strike enters second week

Canada Post strike enters second week

Canada Post workers rally for a fair deal, as a nationwide strike enters its second week. Afua Baah looks at how the labour dispute could impact a crucial shopping season on the way.

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Katy Perry announces first Canada tour in 8 years

Katy Perry announces first Canada tour in 8 years

CityNews’ Music Reporter spoke with music superstar Katy Perry about her first Canadian tour in 8 years.

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Montreal decides to end water fluoridation for West Island towns

Montreal decides to end water fluoridation for West Island towns

“It will just be uniform throughout the island,” says Maja Vodanovic, responsible for water on Montreal’s executive committee, after city council voted to end water fluoridation in six towns on the West Island. Alyssia Rubertucci reports.

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Pat King found guilty of 5 charges for role in 'Freedom Convoy'

Pat King found guilty of 5 charges for role in ‘Freedom Convoy’

A judge has found Pat King, one of the most prominent figures of the 2022 “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa guilty on five counts including mischief and disobeying a court order. Glen McGregor breaks down the verdict.