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A man wears a face mask as he browses on his phone in a shopping mall in Montreal, Sunday, August 2, 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. The Quebec government has made the wearing of masks and face coverings mandatory in all public spaces as of July 18 and will increase the number of people allowed to gather indoors and outdoors to 250 people as of August 3. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

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Quebec reports 126 new COVID-19 cases, five more deaths

Quebec public health authorities reported Saturday that 60,367 people have now tested positive for COVID-19 in the province, and 5,692 people have died due to the virus. 2

A house for sale in the Westmount suburb of Montreal is shown on December 11, 2015. A new report says luxury real estate sales in Canada's top-tier housing markets headed in opposite directions in the first half of this year, with dwindling sales in Vancouver and gains in Toronto and Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

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Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Montreal broke a real-estate record in July

Montreal broke a real-estate record in July much like red-hot Toronto and Vancouver, but it’s too complicated to say the market has simply come charging back. 3

Montreal police file photo (CTV Montreal / Daniel J. Rowe)

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A teenager was shot and wounded near Montreal's Old Port early Saturday morning

A man was shot and wounded near the Old Port of Montreal, but is not cooperating with Montreal police (SPVM).

Hot air balloons fly off in the setting sun on Wednesday, August 15, 2001, during the annual festival in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que. Montreal has been having its quietest summer in recent memory, as COVID-19 put an end to a world-renowned festival circuit celebrating everything from jazz to circus arts. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

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Quebec festivals organizers look to innovate as restrictions loosened

While many events have moved online, the Quebec government's decision this week to once again OK festivals -- with a new 250-person limit and social distancing rules -- has others cautiously moving forward with scaled-down versions, which they say may have to be the reality for some time. 1

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A couple has died after motorcycle crash in Boucherville

A man and woman in their 30s have died after a motorcycle accident in Boucherville, on Montreal's South Shore.

Marc-Antoine Cloutier has stepped down as chairperson of the Juripop board of directors after sexual misconduct allegations arose. He denies the allegations. SOURCE Facebook/Marc-Antoine Cloutier

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Juripop board chairperson steps down amid sexual misconduct allegations

Juripop board of directors chair Marc-Antoine Cloutier is stepping down from his position amid accusations of sexual misconduct though he denies the accusations.

Montreal police car. (Daniel J. Rowe/CTV News Montreal)

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Alcohol may be involved as car crashes through jewelry storefront

Alcohol could be a factor in a spectacular accident where the storefront of a jewelry store was smashed in Montreal.

Officials stand on the debris of the Air India Express flight that skidded off a runway while landing in Kozhikode, Kerala state, India, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/C.K.Thanseer)

Survivors of deadly India crash say plane swayed violently

The plane swayed violently as it approached a hilltop runway drenched in monsoon rain, and moments later the special return flight for Indians stranded abroad by the pandemic skidded off, nosedived and cracked in two, leaving 18 dead and more than 120 injured. 4

Construction projects in Montreal mean there will be many road closures, alterations and detours.

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Weekend Traffic: Which roads are closed? (the answer is 'lots')

On the weekend, major road construction is planned for Highway 20, Highway 40, the Bonaventure Expressway, in the L-H La Fontaine Tunnel and elsewhere. Planning commutes ahead of time is wise. 1

A lotto Max ticket is shown in Toronto on Monday Feb. 26, 2018. (THE CANADIAN PRESS)

No winning ticket for Friday night's $10 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket was sold for the $10 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw.

Montreal police are searching for Claude Charbonneau who they consider and important witness in two killings. SOURCE SPVM

Ahuntsic and NDG buildings where murder victims were found a day apart are linked

CTV has learned that two buildings across the city from each other where two murder victims were found this week are linked by their owner. Police are investigating whether the cases are related. 1

Port workers run to the scene of an explosion that hit the seaport of Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. Massive explosions rocked downtown Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings and blowing out windows and doors as a giant mushroom cloud rose above the capital. (AP / Hussein Malla)

Lebanese Montrealers ask Ottawa to stop recognizing Lebanon's government

Lebanese Montrealers are calling on Canada to stop recognizing Lebanon's government as legitimate. On Friday, they protested in Outremont in front of Lebanon's consulate general. 1

A Surete du Quebec helicopter is searching the Rouge River for the father of a four-year-old girl who was found drowned. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Father's body found in Quebec river after he tried to save daughter, 4, who drowned

A little girl died on Friday in the Rouge River in La Conception and her father's body was later found after he jumped in to save her. 1

Expect second wave in Quebec but probably not second lockdown, says Arruda

It's highly unlikely Quebec will reimpose a partial lockdown on its citizens this fall if there is a second wave of COVID-19, the province's top doctor said Friday. 3

Concordia teachers adapt to teaching during pandem

Campus closed for COVID-19? No problem: Concordia profs make chemistry lab to go

Of the students who will be doing classes online next semester, science students will feel the change the most with the loss of labs. But Concordia profs have now designed a solution -- a to-go lab kit. 1

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) makes a save on Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Kris Letang (58) during third period NHL Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff action in Toronto on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Canadiens upset Penguins 2-0 to advance to first round of NHL playoffs

Artturi Lehkonen scored with 4:11 left in the third period and Shea Weber iced it with an empty-netter as the Montreal Canadiens upset Pittsburgh 2-0 to secure a berth in the first round of the NHL playoffs. 1

Police chief apologizes to Longueuil family

South Shore assault victim gets apology from police but says she's waiting for charges

The chief of Longueuil police has apologized to a woman who made an assault complaint two months ago and never heard back about IT. But she says she's still not clear what's being done. 2

A Surete du Quebec cruiser is seen in this file photo. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot)

Montreal man charged with possessing and distributing child pornography

A Montreal man named Yan Lescard has been charged with possession and distribution of child pornography, say Quebec provincial police.

Coronavirus infections among younger populations are skyrocketing, WHO says

The COVID-19 pandemic is moving into younger populations, health experts said Thursday, with cases skyrocketing among children, teens and young adults.

A woman wears a face mask as she walks through the Palais des congres in Montreal, Sunday, August 2, 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. The Quebec government has made the wearing of masks and face coverings mandatory in all public spaces as of July 18 and will increase the number of indoor and outdoor group gatherings to 250 people as of August 3rd. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Montreal reports 38 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours

Montreal public health authorities announced Friday that 29,133 people have now tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. 1

Is this our best chance to go green? Canadians deeply divided, survey says

Canadians are deeply divided on whether this moment, during the COVID-19 pandemic and economic turmoil, is the best time to tackle climate change. 1

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Head of Montreal Pride suspended over sexual misconduct allegations

An independent investigator has been hired to investigate allegations against Eric Pineault, the chairperson of Montreal Pride.

A sign for the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) is shown in Montreal, Sunday, May 3, 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. The school board said it would determine the date when it would reopen its schools even if the Government of Quebec deems it safe. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

English school service centre board elections are set to happen in the fall

Francois Legault's CAQ government has met with both the English and French parents committees and the government will go ahead with school service centre board of directors (formerly commissioners) elections Nov. 1.

Molten aluminum in a smelter is seen at the Alouette aluminum plant in Sept-Iles, Que., Tuesday, May 21, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Quebec industry 'surprised' and 'frustrated' by Trump's decision on aluminum tariffs

The Quebec government intends to defend its aluminum industry and is calling Donald Trump's decision to impose a 10 per cent tariff on exports unjustified. 4

Quebec Health Minister Christian Dube removes his mask as he arrives for the daily COVID-19 briefing Monday, August 3, 2020 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Quebec reports 108 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

Quebec public health authorities announced Friday that 108 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total in the province to 60,241. 5

Maple Leaf Motel's office is open in Emerson, Man. Thursday, February 9, 2016. Refugees have been crossing into Canada at Emerson and authorities had a town hall meeting in Emerson to discuss their options. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods)

Majority of Canadians have lost faith in America’s ability to fairly process refugee claims: survey

Many Canadians have lost faith in America’s ability to process refugee claims, according to a new survey, and the COVID-19 pandemic may have played a role. 1

A Surete du Quebec police car is seen in Montreal on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Teenager clocked going over 200 kilometres per hour in a construction zone

A 17-year-old from LaSalle was clocked driving over 200 KM/H in a 50 KM/H construction zone Thursday and is facing a fine of almost $1,000.

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks during a press conference in Toronto, Friday, Aug. 7, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Canada plotting $3.6B retaliation over Trump's tariffs

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has begun detailing Canada's plans to hit back with $3.6 billion in countermeasures on a 'broad and extensive list' of aluminum products in response to U.S. President Donald Trump imposing new tariffs on Canadian aluminum. She said Canada's intent is to have the 'strongest possible impact in the United States.' 14

Horacio Arruda, Quebec director of National Public Health arrives at a news conference on the COVID-19 pandemic, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the legislature in Quebec City. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

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A 45-year-old man is expected to appear in court for threats against Horacio Arruda

A 45-year-old man is scheduled to appear in court by telephone on Friday for threats against Quebec director of public health, Dr. Horacio Arruda.

Montreal police investigate possible link between two homicides in 24 hours, searching for witness

Montreal police are investigating the murders of two men whose bodies were found less than 24 hours apart in Montreal, making them the 12th and 13th homicide victims in the city. 1

The offices of the Caisse De Depot, Quebec's pension fund manager, in Montreal, on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz)

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The Caisse de depot posts a drop in return of over two per cent for first half of 2020

The Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec (CDPQ) is also suffering the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, posting a return of -2.3 per cent for the first six months of 2020.

Heroux-Devtek swings to Q1 loss due to turbulence facing aerospace industry

Heroux-Devtek Inc. swung to a net loss in its latest quarter as the landing gear manufacturer felt the impact from severe turbulence to the global aerospace industry caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

A striking Port of Montreal worker holds a sign as workers begin a four-day walkout, Monday, July 27, 2020 in Montreal. The union representing longshoremen at the Port of Montreal says it will launch a strike without an end date starting Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Union to extend Montreal port strike indefinitely as dock tensions escalate

A union representing dock workers at the Port of Montreal says it will launch an indefinite strike without an end date starting Monday. 3

Tristan Jarry will be between the pipes for Pittsburgh as the team tries to avoid an upset loss to Montreal and get eliminated from the playoffs. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Jarry gets the nod for the Penguins in do-or-die playoff game against the Habs

The Pittsburgh Penguins will send Tristan Jarry to the net on Friday as they face elimination in Game 4 of their qualifying series against the Montreal Canadiens. 1

Not just Price is right: Canadiens have Penguins on brink

Price has shouldered a big load in net, but he's not the only reason the high-powered Penguins are on the brink of elimination, down 2-1 in the best-of-five qualifying round series.

Signage mark the Statistics Canada offices in Ottawa on July 21, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canada's labour market gained 419,000 jobs in July: StatCan

Racialized workers had an unemployment rate more than one-and-a-half times white workers last month, jobs data released Friday showed, as Statistics Canad for the first time put a figure on a widening inequality gap being exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. 3

A lack of social housing combined with skyrocketing rents in Montreal is putting vulnerable women's lives in danger, according to advocates.

More than 160 Montreal tenant households still without homes since July 1: rights group

There are currently 161 tenant households still without homes in the Montreal area according to rights group le Front d’action populaire en reamenagement urbain (FRAPRU), a situation its spokesperson says has never been seen before.

Hundreds of supporters walked in support of victims of sexual abuse and misconduct in Kahnawake Thursday Aug. 6, 2020.

Survivor solidarity walk for victims of sexual assault takes place in Kahnawake

After a series of posts on Twitter naming alleged perpetrators of sexual assault and misconduct, the community of Kahnawake held a survival solidarity walk Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020. 1

A suspicious fire in Montreal North destroyed six cars and damaged two buildings / Cosmo Santamaria, CTV Montreal

Suspicious fire destroys six cars, damages two buildings in Montreal North

Montreal police believe the fire was started in the cars and spread to the neighbouring buildings.

This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows the port of Beirut in Lebanon on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, the day after a massive explosion that left entire city blocks blanketed with glass and rubble. (©2020 Maxar Technologies via AP)

Mapping the Beirut explosion: What the impact would look like in Canadian cities

A massive explosion rocked Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the city's port and damaging buildings across the capital. To better understand the devastating impact of the blast, CTVNews.ca breaks down how widespread the damage would have been if the explosion happened in cities across Canada. 23

A group of mothers is threatening legal action against Quebec over its decision to force kids back to school next month.

With petitions and lawsuit threats, Quebec parents pressure province for remote school option

A new petition has garnered nearly 8,000 signatures of parents demanding Quebec accommodate families that can’t take the health risk of sending kids back to physical classes. Some parents are also threatening a lawsuit if remote teaching is not offered. 2

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports people are getting sick and even dying after swallowing hand sanitizer. Four died and others have suffered impaired vision or seizures, the CDC says. (Shutterstock/CNN)

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