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Body discovered after Quebec house fire; man charged with second-degree murder and arson

Quebec provincial police (SQ) arrested a man Tuesday in connection with a man's death after his body was discovered in the ashes of a residential fire in Saint-Ours, Quebec, about an hour east of Montreal.

A passenger arrives at Montreal–Trudeau International Airport in Montreal, Saturday, December 19, 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Quebec reports 1,328 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, with 53 deaths and drop in hospitalizations

Quebec reported 1,328 new cases of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours and 53 new deaths, keeping up its recent trend of case counts near or below 1,500.

'So much more of the story we’re missing': Quebec doctors cautiously optimistic about study on new COVID-19 treatment

Quebec’s College of Physicians, the health ministry and scientists are urging doctors to proceed with great caution following a recent press release touting the effectiveness of colchicine, the only 'oral medication for treating non-hospitalized patients, with COVID-19.' 3

Minister of Indigenous Services Marc Miller speaks during a news conference on the COVID-19 pandemic in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Minister says couple who allegedly flew to Yukon for vaccine should consider 'reparations'

Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says the Vancouver couple who allegedly flew to a remote community in Yukon to get vaccinated against COVID-19 should consider making 'reparations' to the White River First Nation. 3

A homeless man sleeps in downtown Montreal. (Jean-Luc Boulch/CTV Montreal)

Quebec will not appeal court's curfew suspension for the province's homeless

Quebec's homeless do not have to abide by the province's curfew, as it discriminates and disproportionately hurts them, a Superior Court judge ruled on Tuesday. 2

An Air Transat Airbus A330 lands at Montreal's Trudeau Airport, Sunday, July 31, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Air Transat ramping down flights amid talks of cancellations

Montreal-based vacation airline Air Transat already has begun the process of ramping down flights to international destinations, CTV News has learned.

An empty teacher's desk is seen at the front of a empty classroom at in 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

In court filing, two teachers argue Quebec has failed to adequately support, pay or protect them

Two Quebec teachers are asking the Superior Court to recognize their claims that they are being exploited, underpaid and victims of systemic violence in the workplace because they are women.

Loneliness kills, but a phone call can help

Should Canada follow the U.K.'s lead and adopt a strategy to fight loneliness?

Loneliness is a feeling all too familiar for many seniors – and that was long before the pandemic. Something called a ‘loneliness strategy’ in the U.K. is raising questions about creating a similar program in Canada. 1

Montreal police are looking into an alleged homophobic assault after a suspect allegedly spat on a woman holding hands with another women while they were walking. SOURCE SPVM

Montreal police looking for assault suspect who allegedly spat at lesbian couple

Montreal police officers are seeking the public's cooperation in locating a suspect allegedly involved in a homophobic assault against two women.

Teenaged McGill students evicted from residences with almost no notice over COVID violations

Teenagers who were 'evicted' from their McGill dorm this week for seeing friends—against COVID-19 rules—say students were given only a few hours’ notice to find a place to stay for a week. 1

WEATHER

Deep freeze: Montreal heading into its first -20 temperatures of winter

So far, 2021 has been relatively painless in southern Quebec, at least in terms of weather. But Montreal and parts of Eastern Canada are bracing for their first -20° readings of the season this weekend.

Vanier College administration has promised to act swiftly after a viral video showed a professor hectoring a student over their last name.

Vanier College says it is reviewing professor's comments after viral video

Vanier College is promising to address an incident of apparent discrimination by a staff member, caught on camera during an online class, that has been widely viewed on social media.

A patient is brought into the emergency unit at Lasalle Hospital Friday April 17, 2020 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Health advocates threaten legal action if Quebec implements ICU triage protocol

A health advocacy board is warning the province that it could use all possible legal means to prevent the use of a prioritization protocol in intensive care units in an extreme level of occupation. 2

Air Canada planes are shown on the tarmac at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Saturday, May 16, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Man furious with Air Canada after airline loses his cat during layover in Toronto

A Winnipeg man is furious with Air Canada after the airline lost his three-year-old cat during a layover in Toronto.

Crime down in first eight months of pandemic, but mental-health calls rise: StatCan

Newly released figures point to a major drop in police-recorded crime during the first eight months of the COVID-19 pandemic last year.

Government to invest $91 million in short-term job training after massive COVID unemployment

With an eye to post-pandemic life, the Quebec government announced $91 million for job training programs on Tuesday.

A man jogs along a street prior to a curfew in Montreal, Saturday, January 9, 2021, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. The Quebec government has imposed a curfew to help stop the spread of COVID-19 starting at 8 p.m until 5 a.m. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Quebec to go back to region-by-region restrictions, with Montreal likely among strictest: premier

Quebec Premier François Legault said he "hopes" to announce a loosening of COVID-19 restrictions next week -- in some regions, but likely not in Montreal. The province is also considering imposing a quarantine for travellers arriving from other provinces. 3

Meet the Need Mtl began in April 2020 as an organization to help food banks and non-profits deal with the increased demand.

Job losses, reduced hours and lockdown leave some Montrealers struggling to feed their families

Many Montrealers are struggling to put food on the table due to job losses on top of lockdown restrictions, organization leaders say.

FILE PHOTO (photo: Daniel J. Rowe / CTV Montreal)

Two injured in East End hit-and-run

Two people fleeing the scene of an accident suffered injuries after hitting yet another vehicle on Tuesday afternoon.

Man furious with Air Canada after airline loses his cat during layover in Toronto

A Winnipeg man is furious with Air Canada after the airline lost his three-year-old cat during a layover in Toronto.

Montreal homeless advocates hope to have warming tent up in Cabot Square by Friday

As the Quebec government continues to refuse to make exceptions for the homeless during the province's curfew, plans are underway to erect a heated tent in Cabot Square. 2

A nurse welcomes a man at a COVID-19 testing clinic in Montreal, on Monday, November 9, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Quebec records 1,166 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, and adds 57 more deaths

The total number of people infected since March now sits at 254,836, of which 228,887 have recovered. 1

Open Door shelter allowed to reopen overnight in wake of man's death in Montreal

Montreal shelter The Open Door has resumed its 24-hour operation just over a week after homeless man Raphael Andre froze to death just steps away from the entrance. 2

Show the reality of COVID-19: Quebec media outlets call for better access to hospitals

A 'real war' against COVID-19 is being waged inside hospitals and every citizen has the right to be duly informed of what is happening, Quebec media outlets argued in an open letter published Tuesday.

Stock photo of gavel by rawpixel.com from Pexels.

Quebec man charged with several counts connected to child pornography

A 39-year-old St-Maurice man is facing charges connected child pornography and sexual contact with a child.

Loading groceries at a Metro store in Ste-Therese, Que., on April 15, 2019. (Ryan Remiorz / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Metro profit and sales up despite labour conflict, mild cold and flu season

Against headwinds from a labour conflict and a mild cold and flu season, grocery and pharmacy retailer Metro Inc. reported Tuesday its first-quarter sales and profit climbed compared with a year ago.

Hundreds of schools are dealing with active outbreaks across the province, including about 30 associated with Lester B. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

School board demands Quebec prioritize teachers for vaccination

Unless they have health issues, teachers are expected to be vaccinated along with the general adult population, after residents of care homes, health workers, isolated community members, and other groups.

Public health apologizes to Montreal's Hasidic community over repeated flip-flops on gatherings

Montreal's public health department is apologizing to the city's Hasidic Jewish community for its confusing and oft-reversed position on gatherings. 4

Montreal researcher's work could identify children at risk for cancer

The work of a Montreal researcher could lead to identifying which children have a genetic predisposition to cancer, allowing them to be closely monitored and, hopefully, lead to an early diagnosis of the disease.

A man and a police officer have been reportedly injured in an altercation inside a Quebec cannabis store.

Police officer, civilian injured in altercation inside cannabis store

Quebec's independent police watchdog has launched an investigation after a police officer and a civilian were injured Monday evening in an altercation.

18 firearms were allegedly recovered by federal and regional police forces during searches of Raymond Têtu’s two residences, one in Gatineau, and the other in Val-des-Monts, a small town about 40 minutes north. Photo: Facebook

Gatineau man arrested for alleged possession of several firearms

Raymond Têtu has been very active on social media, publishing several posts questioning public messaging about the pandemic, the U.S. election, and the removal of the right-wing unmoderated Twitter-like app Parler from leading app stores.

Quebec City Halloween night stabbing suspect returns to court for brief hearing

Carl Girouard appeared by video conference in a Quebec City courtroom, where he was granted the right to have his vehicle and cellphone returned to him.

The COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Quebec (image: Quebec Health and Social Services)

Mass vaccinations in Quebec's private seniors' homes to begin in February amid slowed deliveries from Pfizer

Health Minister Christian Dubé wrote on social media that, while about 9,000 residents have already been vaccinated, "mass vaccination will begin in the week of February 8, depending on the doses we receive." 2

44 students living in McGill residences test positive for COVID-19

Dozens of McGill students living in the university's residences have tested positive for COVID-19.

The Saint-Eustache hospital is seen Friday, July 31, 2020 in Saint-Eustache, Que. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

OPINION

Open letter: Quebec media must be allowed to show the ravages of COVID-19

With very few exceptions, Quebec reporters and photographers, eager to bear witness to the plight of patients and health-care staff amid the pandemic, have had their requests for access to hospitals and CHSLDs denied.

Over $55,000 in fines handed out at illegal gathering in Laurentians

People caught partying in the Laurentians over the weekend have to pay a total of $55,656 in fines. 1

Dark clouds pass by the Parliament buildings in Ottawa on Thursday, May 19, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Provinces sitting on millions in unspent federal pandemic spending, report says

A new report on billions of dollars the federal government has sent to provinces to help safely reopen the economy suggests much of the money is sitting unused. 13

CAQ pushes for virtual question period, but opposition say government lacks accountability

As the National Assembly prepares for a new session to begin next week, the Coalition Avenir Quebec government is facing accusations of having too much control, and not enough accountability during the COVID-19 pandemic. 1

Judge strips Eastern Townships father of custody, citing refusal to comply with public health measures

Failing to comply with public health instructions during the COVID-19 pandemic could be considered “reprehensible and even harmful to the development of a child” in cases of shared custody, according to a recent Quebec Superior Court decision.

A man walks past the COVID-19 vaccination site at Maimonides long term care facility Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Day 42 after first COVID-19 vaccines and still no second dose in sight as Quebec steps into 'wilderness': experts

It’s been 42 days since residents of Maimonides Geriatric Centre in Montreal received their first doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, and with no appointments scheduled to administer the second dose, Quebec is now heading into the 'wilderness,' says a leading Montreal geriatrician. 3

Vancouver Canucks centre Tyler Motte (64) fights for control of the puck with Montreal Canadiens right wing Tyler Toffoli (73) during first period NHL action in Vancouver, Thursday, January 21, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

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