Quebec to authorize advance requests for medical assistance in dying as of Oct. 30
Quebec will authorize advance requests for medical assistance in dying (MAID) without waiting for Ottawa to amend its Criminal Code.
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4-year-old drowns in backyard pool on Montreal's South Shore
The lifeless body of a child was discovered in a residential swimming pool in Longueuil, on Montreal's South Shore, late on Friday afternoon.
Montreal man given $664 fine for tying dog to parking meter while grabbing a croissant
A Montreal man who tied his dog to a parking meter while he entered a bakery is now facing a hefty fine for breaking a law he had no idea existed.
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RCMP arrests man in Quebec allegedly plotting terror attack on Jewish community in New York
The RCMP arrested a 20-year-old man who was allegedly in the process of planning a deadly terror attack targeting Jewish citizens in the United States. Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, also known as Shazeb Jadoon, was arrested on Wednesday in Ormstown, Que., located 61 km southwest of Montreal.
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Quebec federal prison near Montreal to house high-risk immigration detainees
The Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) says it will start temporarily utilizing the Regional Reception Centre, a federal prison located in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Que., to house a small number of high-risk immigration detainees.
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William Stanback steps up in Montreal return as Lions beat Alouettes
William Stanback led the way on a strange night for quarterback Nathan Rourke as the B.C. Lions defeated the league-leading Montreal Alouettes 37-23 on Friday.
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Legault confirms his attendance at the Francophonie Summit in France in October
Premier Francois Legault will be travelling to France next month, his office announced on Friday. The premier will take part in a bilateral mission from October 1 to 3, followed by the 19th Francophonie Summit on October 4 and 5 in Paris.
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Canadian tied to alleged Russian influencer op received thousands in fees: U.S.
YouTube says the channels of a far-right Canadian influencer have been removed after U.S. officials alleged the company she co-founded received US$760,000 in fees and commissions as part of an alleged Russian ploy to dupe right-wing influencers into sowing division among Americans.
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Montreal gas prices hit lowest mark in 18 months
Those driving in and around Montreal woke up on Friday to the lowest gas prices seen in 18 months.
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NDP leader in Montreal Liberal stronghold, hoping for byelection upset
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh was with his candidate Craig Sauve on Friday as the party tries to upset the Liberals in the upcoming byelection in the stronghold for Justin Trudeau's party.
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Woman dies in apartment fire near Montreal's Olympic Park: police
A woman in her 70s has died after an apartment fire near Montreal's Olympic Park.
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Here are the Montreal-area weekend road closures
Those driving in and around Montreal this weekend should be aware that road construction and maintenance could result in several closures.
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Quebec apple harvest the most abundant in 15 years
Quebec's apple farmers are enjoying the most abundant harvest in years as the warm winter and stormy summer created the perfect conditions for a historic yield.
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Overtime: the Tribunal will hear FIQ and the Council for the protection of the sick
The Administrative Labour Tribunal will hold a hearing regarding the FIQ’s request for its members to refuse to work overtime starting on Sept. 19.
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Molson Coors ends diversity, equity and inclusion policies, moves to 'broader view'
Brewing company Molson Coors says it is dropping its diversity, equity and inclusion policies and taking a 'broader view' in which all employees know they are welcome.
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Home sales increase by 9.3% in Montreal in August
The Association professionnelle des courtiers immobiliers du Québec (APCIQ) reports that home sales in the Montreal area increased by 9.3 per cent in August compared to the same month last year.
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Montreal pastry shop wins top prize from Paris-based La Liste
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Joining Vancouver and Toronto, the Belle Province will become the third locale in Canada for the iconic restaurant guide.
IVF: Hidden hopes and devastating deceptions as families try to conceive
Doctors explain IVF is often reserved for complex medical problems or infertility, with difficulties even-split between the male and female partners. In about 20 per cent of cases, both partners have troubles.
Q&A: Carolyn's Community gives backpacks, supplies to Montreal families in need
Carolyn Bouchard-MacNeil is a mother of three and has run a toy drive for over 20 years, donating gifts for children and women in over 70 shelters.
Pierogi restaurant in Montreal's Mile End brings a taste of Ukraine to the city
There's a new Ukrainian pierogi restaurant in the Mile-End area of Montreal. Known in Ukraine as 'varenyk', most Canadians call them pierogies, and a plate of them is comfort food for all.
Despite continued pleas from coroners, Montreal metro not proceeding with platform screen doors any time soon
Montreal's transit authority said it has no immediate plans to implement platform screen doors on the metro despite repeated pleas from Quebec coroners who say the safety barriers can prevent suicides and assurances from the province that the costs to install them would be covered.
Oka school bans cell phones on school grounds -- even at lunch
Cell phones aren't allowed in classrooms in Quebec, but a high school in Oka is taking things a step further by banning their use anywhere on school grounds.
News never stops: CTV Montreal sets up makeshift studio on Nuns' Island after damaging water main break
CTV Montreal was forced to set up a makeshift studio on Nuns' Island after a water main break caused water to flood into our building.
After multiple open heart surgeries, 10-year-old Montreal boy ready to hit Grade Six running
After four open heart surgeries, 10-year-old Samih Angelo Alame is thriving and ready to hit Grade Six running.
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Home sales increase by 9.3% in Montreal in August
The Association professionnelle des courtiers immobiliers du Québec (APCIQ) reports that home sales in the Montreal area increased by 9.3 per cent in August compared to the same month last year.
Montreal workers remove homeless tent with woman inside
The City of Montreal says it will investigate what happened when city workers dismantled a homeless encampment in Jeanne-Mance Park after witnesses say one tent was lifted from the ground with someone inside of it.
Ottawa, Quebec and Montreal announce housing fast track
The governments of Canada, Quebec and the City of Montreal announced the construction of 1,001 new affordable housing units on Friday, thanks to the creation of a "fast track for qualified developers."
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Mosquito-borne virus spreading on the east coast, could come to Quebec
Another mosquito-borne virus is spreading in New England, and could soon make its way to Quebec. It has been called the Triple- E - Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and it has already killed one person.
Whooping cough cases surging in Quebec: public health
Cases of whooping cough are surging in Quebec, and the number of cases during the current outbreak is much higher than the few hundred seen in the average year.
Ormstown auxiliary nursing program finally receives permanent approval
A program that trains auxiliary nurses in Quebec's Monteregie and is part of the New Frontiers School Board (NFSB), and, after years of bureaucracy, it finally received permanent authorization.
Quebec hospital ERs at over 100 per cent capacity for 10 days straight
Quebec ERs have not been below 100 per cent capacity since Aug. 18 when they were at 98 per cent. Two hospitals in Montreal and one in Lanaudiere have over 200 per cent capacity.
Quebec federation of doctors notes a change in tone after Quebec's first offer to GPs
The Quebec federation of doctors (FMOQ) received an initial offer from the Quebec government on Tuesday afternoon, but it does not yet address the issue of pay, and contains mainly workstreams to improve access to family doctors.
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Biden's disastrous debate performance offers lessons for Harris and warnings for Trump
The first and last debate between Biden and Donald Trump started a chain reaction leading to U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris replacing Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket.
Trudeau insists he's staying on as Liberal leader. But what if he changes his mind?
The Liberal caucus is set to meet in Nanaimo, B.C., next week for a retreat ahead of the fall parliamentary sitting. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau insists he will lead his party into the next election despite polls citing his unpopularity among Canadians. Here's a look at what would happen if he decided to call it quits.
4-year-old drowns in backyard pool on Montreal's South Shore
The lifeless body of a child was discovered in a residential swimming pool in Longueuil, on Montreal's South Shore, late on Friday afternoon.
Two astronauts are left behind in space as Boeing's troubled capsule returns to Earth empty
Boeing's first astronaut mission ended Friday night with an empty capsule landing and two test pilots still in space, left behind until next year because NASA judged their return too risky.
Despite union protest, new hybrid work rules for federal employees kick in Monday
Public service unions will start the week with an early-morning rally opposing the policy. But despite the unions' 'summer of discontent' and an ongoing court challenge, the new rules will still kick in on Sept. 9.
Molson Coors ends diversity, equity and inclusion policies, moves to 'broader view'
Brewing company Molson Coors says it is dropping its diversity, equity and inclusion policies and taking a 'broader view' in which all employees know they are welcome.
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