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  West Island clients seek refund from snow plow company that didn't show up

  Dozens of families in the West Island are demanding their money back because the man they paid to do their snow removal never showed up to clear their driveways after the first snowstorm of the season.

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  Quebec's public sector negotiations grind on as unions criticize lack of urgency

  While Quebec Premier Francois Legault is calling for 'flexibility' on working conditions in the public sector, unions are denouncing the government's lack of urgency to reach an agreement.

• Off-island residents fed up as work on Ile-aux-Tourtes continues

  Ongoing construction work on the Ile-aux-Tourtes Bridge off Montreal is causing frustration for some people who live off-island.

• West Island naturopath fined $120,000 for recidivist 'illegal' practice

  A Pointe-Claire naturopath has been ordered by the courts to pay $125,000 in fines for the illegal practice of medicine and for leading people to believe that he was authorized to perform acts reserved for members of the Quebec College of Physicians.

• Work to secure Quebec dike continues one week after evacuation over breach fears

  Officials say work is ongoing to stabilize a Quebec dike that was showing signs of failing, forcing hundreds from their homes one week ago.

• 'People are confused': Survey suggests Canadians need education on Charter rights

  While one-third of Canadians say they have read the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, many fail to distinguish between its text and that of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, a new survey suggests.

• Man arrested, six injured in head-on collision near Quebec City

  A man in his 30s has been arrested after a head-on collision that left six people injured Saturday evening in the Quebec City area.

• Best in Quebec film to be celebrated at Gala Quebec Cinema

  The Gala Québec Cinéma will celebrate its 25th anniversary Sunday evening, and Noovo is set to present the major awards ceremony showcasing the best of the Quebec film industry.

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  TRAFFIC | Here are the road closures to expect on the weekend in Montreal

  Those planning trips to or from the Island of Montreal on the weekend should note that there are several route closures to be expected. The Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel, the Saint-Pierre interchange and on the Highway 15 in the Atwater Avenue sector will all feature closures and should be avoided, as well as others listed below.

• 16 arrested for driving under the influence in Montreal area overnight

  A total of 16 people were arrested Friday night and Saturday morning in the Montreal area for driving while impaired by alcohol, drugs or a combination of the two.

• Dubreuil, Blondin earn World Cup long track speedskating medals for Canada

  Canada's Laurent Dubreuil added to his medal haul this weekend with World Cup gold on Sunday in the men's 500-metre long track speedskating event.

• Commercial vehicle driver from Quebec driving impaired on Hwy. 11, police say

  A 65-year-old driver from L'Île-Cadieux, Que. is facing multiple charges following an incident on Highway 11 Wednesday evening.

• Pierre-Gilles leads three-medal day for Canada at short track speedskating World Cup

  Jordan Pierre-Gilles earned two gold medals at a short track speedskating World Cup stop that saw Canada pick up three medals on Sunday.

• 'No one else has done this on the planet': Guilbeault insists emissions cap delay is due to novelty

  Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault says the delay in announcing details of his government’s proposed oil and gas sector emissions cap is due to its uniqueness and to wanting to get it right.