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Motorists and pedestrians on Jarry Street got an unusual sighting when an alligator escaped and crossed the road in the middle of the day Dec. 15, 2019. 3

Under pressure from a conservative advocacy group, The Hallmark Channel has pulled ads for a wedding-planning website that featured two brides kissing at the altar.

Former SNC-Lavalin executive Sami Bebawi has been found guilty of the five counts against him. 3

The opposition Quebec Liberal Party is calling on the CAQ government to form a table with all parties to face the climate emergency.

Former NHL defenceman Francis Bouillon and fellow pros Gilbert Delorme and Mathieu Dandenault shared stories at Dans La Rue's youth shelter while they handed out gifts. 1

A lucky ticket holder from Quebec won the $9 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw.

Quebecer Mikael Kingsbury quickly returned to the top of the podium on Sunday, when he emerged victorious from the men's dual moguls event at the FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup in Thaiwoo, China.

Ski Montcalm has been an institution in Rawdon for a half-century and the family-run business continues to provide slopes for all to ski on. 1

The Foodhero mobile app was launched in May, and founder Jonathan Defoy wants to expand it across the border to cut down on food waste and save consumers money. 1

Three men were stabbed after breaking and entering on Saturday evening in a housing unit in the Parc-Extension sector in Montreal. 1

Laval native Jonathan Bernier stymied the Habs and skated away with a 2-1 win at the Bell Centre Dec. 14, 2019.

The decision to close the Point-Saint-Charles YMCA surprised and angered many residents in the area that plan to fight the decision. 2

Federal agents seized almost 166.6 kilos (370 pounds) of cocaine that was hidden in a truck preparing to enter Canada at Vermont's Derby Line border crossing, a court document said.

A low-pressure system is set to hit Quebec this weekend, dumping significant amounts of rain, freezing rain or snow, depending on the location. 1

A fundraiser in Montreal's Notre-Dame-de-Grâce neighbourhood is not fudging around thanks to a delicious proposition. NDG resident Barbara Sidorowicz baked fudge and sold it for $10/lb to raise funds for local non-profit organizations. 1

MP Anthony Housefather continued the tradition left vacant by Nova Scotia MP Rodger Cuzner and recited a 'Twas the Night Before Christmas parody to huge laughs. 1

McGill University took a step towards changing the men's varsity teams name with an open call for submissions.

The small Uyghur community in Montreal is speaking out against the mounting persecution their people are facing in China. 1

The Montreal Canadiens made a roster swap Saturday morning sending goalie Cayden Primeau to the Laval Rocket and recalling Charlie Lindgren for tonight's game against the Detroit Red Wings and possibly the Habs' upcoming western road trip.

An duplex on Henri-Julien Ave. caught fire Saturday Dec. 14, 2019, and was completely destroyed taking the life of an elderly man. 1

The SQ has opened an investigation into two suspicious fires that ravaged pizzerias, about 20 minutes apart, in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, in Montérégie.

The Minister of Forests, Fauna and Parks is reminding Quebecers to keep goldfish in their bowls as wildlife officials found aquarium fish in the wild recently.

To avoid the common cold or an even worse illness this holiday season, CTVNews.ca has collected several tips from health-care professionals to help travellers enjoy their vacations in good health.

Sources said customer service representatives received only one week of training to use the new system, and that training was not specific enough to use it effectively. 2

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A 75-year-old Longueuil woman recently waited 10 hours in a hospital hallway before she saw a doctor after falling and hitting her head. 1

Transports Quebec has updated its closures for the weekend of Dec. 13. Highway 20 East, previously scheduled to be closed at the entrance to the Turcot interchange will now be open, the agency noted on Friday in an updated closures list.

Some products sold at a vegan grocery store in Montreal may contain traces of milk substances, eggs, and gluten, the ministry of agriculture, fisheries and food announced on Friday.

Legault acknowledges that the two first ministers will "probably agree to disagree" on the law, which the Quebec Court of Appeal ruled Thursday should not be suspended as several cases continue to wind through the court system. 1

A Muslim Montreal lawyer with great career aspirations says she's hit an insurmountable roadblock because of prejudice against her religion.