'Instead of getting help, he got three bullets': Family of man killed in Repentigny demand answers
The family of 37-year-old Jean-René “Junior” Olivier is demanding answers after he was shot and killed by Repentigny police officers on Sunday.
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Three-year-old found unconscious in Longueuil swimming pool: police
A three-year-old boy was reportedly found unconscious in private Longueuil swimming pool Monday.
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Quebec has 154 new COVID-19 cases and 501 since the last update on Friday.
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As Canada marks first Emancipation Day, advocates push for more education on country's history of slavery
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A whale of a public art exhibit; artist pays tribute to last year's giant St. Lawrence mammal
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Police investigating possible cat killing in Park Extension
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Quebecers registered in the province's vaccine lottery have a chance to win additional prizes, the government announced Friday.
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A whale of a public art exhibit; artist pays tribute to last year's giant St. Lawrence mammal
For a brief period, a wayward whale in the St. Lawrence River captured the hearts of Montrealers. While the aquatic mammal's journey ended tragically, a piece of art by sculptor Geraldine Laurendeau pays tribute to the beloved creature.
Deadmau5, Loud Luxury to headline fall edition of ileSoniq at Parc Jean-Drapeau
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Will Ferrell, Jon Hamm, Awkwafina join Montreal's Just for Laughs virtual awards show
Organizers say Will Ferrell, Jon Hamm and Awkwafina are among the special celebrity guests in the online event, which will stream for free across Canada this Wednesday on the festival website, hahaha.com.
School's out: Montreal rock camp lets kids shred all summer long
In a dimly lit Verdun basement, groups of pre-teens have set aside their bathing suits and skateboards to dive into their passion for rock and roll.
Quebec City is planning a supervised 'test concert' for 20,000 people
After Barcelona and Paris, Quebec City is now preparing to welcome thousands of spectators for a test concert.
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Beverly De Grasse says that she hardly remembers seeing her son race during the men’s 100-metre final at Olympic Stadium in Tokyo Sunday morning.
Retired teachers spend about 4 weeks canoeing to new home in Perth, Ont.
What should have been a roughly four-hour drive for two retired teachers to their new home in Perth, Ont. has turned into a four-week canoeing adventure.
Dog rescued after being stranded on edge of BC Ferries vessel
A BC Ferries vessel came to a dramatic stop on Thursday evening after a small dog was found perched on the rubber bumper of the ferry.
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IOC says it's looking into gesture used by U.S. athlete Saunders on podium
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Lindsey Graham 1st vaccinated U.S. senator to test positive for COVID-19
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Belarus runner involved in airport standoff is safe, Japan says
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Canada advances to women's soccer final with 1-0 win over United States
The Canadian women's soccer team has advanced to the gold-medal game at the Tokyo Olympics with a 1-0 win over the United States.
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Canada doesn't get the help it needs to advance to women's basketball quarterfinals
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U.S. star Simone Biles to compete in balance beam finals at Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles is returning to competition in Tokyo and will compete in the balance beam finals on Tuesday.
Camaraderie between Olympic high jumpers takes another leap on podium after sharing gold medal
The camaraderie between Qatar's Mutaz Essa Barshim and Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi continued during the Olympic men's high jump victory ceremony on Monday, a day after the pair opted to share the gold medal.
Canada's Ellie Black to return from ankle sprain for balance beam final
Canadian gymnast Ellie Black will compete in Tuesday's balance beam final, the Canadian Olympic Committee confirmed Monday.
IOC says it's looking into gesture used by U.S. athlete Saunders on podium
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Canadian track cycling already reaping rewards of Pan Am velodrome at Tokyo Games
Canada's track cyclists used to constantly be on the move.
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