Supreme Court to hear Quebec's challenge to daycare access for asylum seekers
The Supreme Court of Canada says it will hear a challenge from the Quebec government to a lower court ruling granting asylum seekers access to subsidized daycare spaces.
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Quebec Liberal Party gives Legault a ‘King of Deficits’ jersey
As the Los Angeles Kings prepare to play a controversial preseason game in Quebec City on Thursday evening, the Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ) has given François Legault a Kings jersey, but not just any Kings jersey.
Family left with $7,000 vet bill after cat survives 11th-floor plunge
Eva Abdul Khalek is grateful. Her cat Luigi survived a fall from their 11th-floor balcony. The family believes the cat snuck out, likely through the balcony door that was left open.
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Five people arrested in Montreal after police seize incendiary materials from vehicles
Montreal police (SPVM) arrested five people – three minors and two adults – who were in possession of incendiary materials in Cote-Saint-Luc and the Cote-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grace borough early Wednesday morning.
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Quebec wants to tackle 'scourge' of sharing intimate images without consent
Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barette announced on Wednesday evening, in a highly original move, that the Quebec government was preparing to legislate on the sharing of intimate images without consent.
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Man, 82, expected to recover after being struck by vehicle crossing the street in Montreal
An 82-year-old man has serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in Montreal.
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French prime minister and Quebec premier meet at Matignon to discuss immigration
Quebec Premier François Legault, who will be received at the Hôtel de Matignon on Thursday morning by his newly-appointed French counterpart, Prime Minister Michel Barnier, intends to discuss immigration during the meeting.
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Man, 48, charged with multiple sexual offences against minors: Quebec police
A 48-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including luring, sexual assault and production and possession of child pornography.
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Montreal metro riders stranded to start the day after 'electrical issue'
Montreal metro riders wiping the sleep from their eyes had to wait longer than expected on platforms across the city to start their commutes on Thursday morning after a 'electrical issue' followed by an 'incident' delayed trains starting by just over a half hour.
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Quebec and Toronto police forces expect dozens of arrests in fraud raids
A multi-force police operation out of Quebec and Ontario was active searching 22 locations on Thursday, expecting to hand out more than two dozen arrest warrants for fraud related to 'false representation' schemes.
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Air Transat considering 80-person layoff amid financial turbulence
Transat A.T. Inc. is preparing to lay off up to 80 workers as the tour operator struggles to turn its finances around, according to a preliminary notice sent to the Quebec government.
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Quebec’s bottle deposit program faces challenges as expansion approaches
Quebec has been modernizing its bottle deposit refund program, but after four years, delays persist, leaving some to wonder what will happen in March when the program expands to include wine bottles.
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Homeless encampment grows on Notre-Dame Street, prompting concern and calls for action
Another homeless encampment has been set up on Notre-Dame Street East, and it is growing bigger each day.
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Los Angeles Kings begin taxpayer-subsidized NHL pre-season road trip in Quebec City
The Los Angeles Kings have arrived in Quebec City to kick off the final stretch of their NHL training camp, in a trip that's buoyed by millions of dollars in public money.
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Josef Martinez scores twice for CF Montreal in 2-1 win over Atlanta United
Josef Martinez scored twice against his former team and moved into seventh in MLS history with 115 career regular season goals as CF Montreal beat Atlanta United 2-1 on Wednesday.
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Abuse at the CHSLD de La Prairie: Bélanger orders a new investigation
The Minister responsible for Seniors, Sonia Bélanger, announced on Wednesday that she has ordered a new investigation at the long-term care centre (CHSLD) in La Prairie in connection with acts of abuse.
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Quebec premier says Ottawa should forcibly relocate half of asylum seekers
Premier Francois Legault says the federal government should force asylum seekers arriving in Quebec to move to other provinces, including people who have already settled in the province.
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Meet the man behind some of Montreal's most iconic business signs
You might not realize it, but you are probably familiar with Dave Arnold's work. He's responsible for the hand-painted signs on some of Montreal's most iconic restaurants.
Mad Dog Wrestling honours Quebec WWE legend, raises funds for sick children
World Wrestling Entertainment Hall-of-Famer Maurice "Mad Dog" Vachon is the inspiration for a local wrestling production company that will bear his name host events on Montreal's West Island to raise money and create memories for sick children.
75-year-old Quebec water-skier, a world champion
Mont-Tremblant water-skier Pierre Plouffe, 75, is back from the world championships with a shiny first-place trophy in his age category.
High school second-hand store to raise funds for the Montreal Children's Hospital
Saint-Lambert International High School will soon feature a second-hand store that will raise money for the Montreal Children's Hospital.
Black Lives Ruined: Black men asked to sign NDAs to settle racial profiling cases
Black men who are the victims of racial profiling and harassment by police forces in Quebec say they are being asked to sign non-disclosure agreements in order to receive their settlement cheques.
Black Lives Ruined: What goes through a Black man's mind when he's pulled over
The story is almost always the same: a Black man, perhaps in a nice car or walking down the street, is stopped by police. He asks, 'Why have you stopped me?' The response is he's either given a ticket, harassed or killed.
Black Lives Ruined: The effects of racial profiling by police
Racial profiling is a systemic problem plaguing Montreal police, according to a judgement by Superior Court Justice Dominique Poulin. But what does that mean in the lives of the victims?
Bridging the past and present: Montreal artist illustrates Jewish immigrant experience
The exhibit 'The Past is Before You' is now showing at the Museum of Jewish Montreal and tells the story of three generations of artist Arnie Lipsey's family. Each portrait is inspired by old family photographs.
Former NHLer and addict Brandon Reid's new goal is to help others beat addiction
Brandon Reid was a promising NHLer for the Vancouver Canucks, but his struggles with addiction almost killed him. He now trains other addicts as they fight to stay sober.
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HOUSING
Rent for a 2-bedroom in Montreal could hit $4,325 in eight years: study
A new study out of Montreal's Concordia University found that, if policies and trends remain unchanged, a two-bedroom in Montreal will cost $4,325 per month, a similar unit in Toronto will cost $5,600 and one in Vancouver will be around $7,750 within eight years.
City dismantles homeless encampment near Longueuil elementary school
Crews from the City of Longueuil dismantled a homeless encampment near the Petits-Explorateurs elementary school on Monday under the supervision of police officers.
Affordable housing advocates demonstrate in Quebec City
At a demonstration in front of the National Assembly in Quebec City, the Front d'action populaire en réaménagement urbain (FRAPRU) presented the government with a giant key symbolizing its solution to the housing crisis.
HEALTH
MUHC requesting off-island patients go elsewhere for some services
The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is trying to reduce congestion at its major hospitals by not accepting off-island requests for blood tests and imaging examinations.
Quebec's nurse retention problem getting worse: Montreal Economic Institute
Nearly half of Quebec's new nurses are leaving the profession before their 35th birthday, according to research released Tuesday by the Montreal Economic Institute.
Quebec issues new warning to schools amid increase in whooping cough cases
Quebec public health officials have issued a new warning to teachers and staff in schools across the province about the rising cases of whooping cough.
'No restrictions' for English patients in Quebec health institutions
There are 'no restrictions' on the right to receive health services in Quebec for English speakers, according to a new clarification document issued by the Quebec Health Ministry on Monday.
Lakeshore Hospital family doctor unit opens on Montreal's West Island
A new family medicine group opened at the Lakeshore Hospital on Wednesday as part of a long-term plan to create quicker access to health-care.
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