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  Minister confident of turning the tide on mental health in Quebec

  Although he acknowledges that there is still a lot of work to be done in mental health, Social Services Minister Lionel Carmant is confident that he has succeeded in reversing the trend.

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  Old Montreal fire: another building owned by same landlord shot at overnight

  Three young people aged 17, 19 and 20 were arrested after shots were fired late on Tuesday near Old Montreal.

• Port of Montreal dockworkers begin overtime strike as contract talks continue

  Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal began a halt to all overtime work this morning in a pressure tactic targetting their employers as contract talks continue.

• Montembeault posts 47-save shutout, Canadiens blank Maple Leafs 1-0 in season-opener

  Sam Montembeault made 47 saves, Cole Caufield scored the game-winning goal and the Montreal Canadiens opened the NHL season with a 1-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday at the Bell Centre.

• Renewed calls to remove Terrebonne bike path in NDG amid parking and traffic concerns

  Residents are once again calling for the removal of the bike path along Terrebonne Street in NDG to be taken down because of disruptions to traffic and parking.

• Official languages report questions enrolment cap on Quebec English CEGEPs

  Canada's official languages commissioner is expressing concern over Quebec's decision to cap the number of students who can enrol in the province's English-language junior colleges.

• The Council of Ministers dismisses the CEO of the CISSS de la Côte-Nord

  In the wake of persistent problems in the Côte-Nord health network, the Council of Ministers has indicated that it has dismissed Manon Asselin, President and CEO of the Côte-Nord CISSS.

• Minister Guilbault mandates the Caisse for the Quebec City tramway project

  The Legault government has officially entrusted the Caisse de dépôt et placement with the design and construction of phase one of the Quebec City tramway project.

• Seven teens arrested in Saint-Leonard in connection with organized crime

  Police arrested seven teens aged 14 to 17 in Saint-Leonard last Thursday in connection with organized crime. Police tied the group of teens to robberies, arson, extortion, and gun violence.

• Police arrest suspect near Terrebonne high school after reports of potential armed threat

  Terrebonne police have arrested an individual near a high school in Terrebonne following reports of a potential armed threat.

• New poll in favour of Pablo Rodriguez: PLQ says it senses a groundswell of support for the party

  Encouraged by a recent poll, the Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ) says it is feeling a groundswell of support among the population. A Leger opinion poll published in the Quebec media on Wednesday suggests that if the PLQ chose Pablo Rodriguez as its leader, it would be first in the polls.

• From spoons to vending machines, check out this Gatineau's man Coca-Cola collection

  Many enjoy the taste, while others collect everything with the famous Coca-Cola logo on it. Claude of Gatineau, Que. says he’s one of thousands in Canada who collect Coca-Cola items.

• Lockdowns lifted at 2 Laval schools: police

  Two schools in Laval were placed under a precautionary lockdown after receiving threats on Wednesday, police say.

• St-Hubert freezes prices and enters the 'value menu wars'

  Quebec chicken chain St-Hubert is entering the 'value menu wars' by offering a series of cheaper options for lunch and freezing prices on its main courses.