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A COVID-19 outbreak at Mile Public House Dix30 prompted the Monteregie public health to urge all patrons who were there the evening of June 30 to get a coronavirus test. SOURCE Facebook

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Customers at Mile Public House bar at Dix30 in Brossard test positive for COVID-19

Monteregie’s public health officials are asking anyone who went to the Mile Public House Dix30 in Brossard on June 30 to get a COVID-19 test immediately.

The Driving While Black protest in Montreal saw convoys of luxury cars roll through the city to draw attention to racial profiling.

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Driving While Black protest rolls through Montreal ahead of new police policy

A convoy of luxury cars made its way through Montreal Sunday protesting racial profiling and sending a message to Montreal police (SPVM) the day before the force is set to reveal its policy on street check 13

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Man in critical condition after crashing his motorbike into a truck in Montreal

A man in his 50s is in critical condition following an accident between a motorcycle and a truck Sunday afternoon on Sherbrooke St., in Montreal.

A lifeguard wears a protective mask next to a water slide in Bromont, Que. on Monday, June 29, 2020 as water parks reopen in the province of Quebec. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Quebec reports that 79 more people have tested positive for COVID-19, eight have died

Quebec public health authorities announced Sunday that 55,863 people have now tested positive for COVID-19, while 5,574 have died due to the virus. 9

Bikers will now have complete access to Camillien-Houde on Sunday mornings throughout the summer, as the city tries to limit traffic on the road. SOURCE: Cyclovia Camillien-Houde Facebook

Camillien-Houde Way is now closed to traffic one morning per week for the summer

Camillien-Houde Way is now closed to vehicle traffic for one morning a week, as the city tries to get vehicle traffic to choose alternative routes. 1

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Quebec girl, 3, drowns in backyard pool south of Montreal

A three-year-old girl has died after being found unconscious in a residential swimming pool in Noyan, Montérégie, on Saturday. 2

Students maintain social distancing at Ecole Marie Rose as elementary schools outside the greater Montreal area reopen Monday May 11, 2020 in Saint Sauveur, Que.. Schools and daycare centers have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

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Youth are feeling COVID-19's negative impact on their academics and friendships: study

According to a recent study, youth in Canada are feeling the affects of COVID-19 in their friendships and academic work, as uncertainty remains whether they will return to classes in the fall. 1

A woman hurriedly places a protective face mask over her mouth and nose in Quito, Ecuador, Wednesday, June 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)

Loss of smell, taste can linger longer than other COVID-19 symptoms: study

Researchers say the loss of the sense of smell and/or taste experienced by many COVID-19 patients can linger even after all other symptoms have disappeared. 7

A firefighter walks toward a major field and forest fire at Lambert Peat moss fields in Riviere-Ouelle, Que., Friday, June 19, 2020. The fire spread over more than 10 km, pushed by strong winds. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Quebec extends fire ban zone, as heat wave approaches

The ban on open fires in Quebec was extended to include large areas in the north of the province as a heat wave is expected this week.

George Chabo is seen during a Red Cross training session in Montreal on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Young Syrian refugee gives back to Quebec by working at long-term care home

The Red Cross is training up to 900 people to fill a variety of tasks while Quebec completes training for more than 10,000 people to work full-time as orderlies by mid-September in long-term care home. Syrian refugee George Chabo is one of those. 1

Sheriff: 2 dead, 8 hurt in South Carolina nightclub shooting

A shooting at a nightclub early Sunday left two people dead and eight wounded in South Carolina, a sheriff's official said. 1

Moths swarmed a town in Quebec's northwest, leaving residents with a messy clean-up.

'Thousands and thousands' of moths invade Quebec town

The people of La Sarre, about eight hours outside of Montreal, found themselves cleaning up piles of moths, both living and dead. 1

A new study has found evidence supporting a link between "COVID toes" and the novel coronavirus.

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New study finds evidence between COVID-19 and 'COVID toes' symptom

A new study has found evidence supporting a link between 'COVID toes' -- bluish-red or purple lesions that can appear on the feet and hands of children and young adults -- and the novel coronavirus. 2

FILE - This Jan. 23, 2020 file photo shows a patient receiving a flu vaccination in Mesquite, Texas. According to a study released on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, flu vaccines for years were close to 60% effective against the flu strain that caused the most lab-confirmed illnesses last winter, but it proved only 31% effective last season. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Some experts are concerned about a coming influenza and COVID-19 collision

Quebec's public health authorities are preparing now to avoid a potential catastrophe when flu season hits particularly if there is no COVID-19 vaccine available. 2

A Montreal police car is seen Friday, April 5, 2019 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Three young men are in the hospital after a pair of stabbings and a beating

Three young men were sent to the hospital Sunday morning in critical condition after a pair of fights that appear to be linked, according to the Montreal police.

A man wears a mask as he exits a Toronto Transit Commission subway station in Toronto on Thursday July 2, 2020. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn)

Two-thirds of Canadians support closing businesses again if COVID-19 cases spike: survey

As scientists and policy-makers anticipate a second wave of COVID-19 later this year, a new survey from Nanos Research suggests a majority of Canadians support closing non-essential businesses again if cases spike. 2

Security guards and a heath-care worker wait for patients at the Women’s College Hospital COVID-19 testing centre in Toronto on Saturday June 6, 2020. (THE CANADIAN PRESS / Frank Gunn)

Canada weeks away from first glimpse at true rate of COVID-19 infections

The national immunity task force has started testing thousands of blood samples for COVID-19 antibodies and should be able to produce a more detailed picture of how many Canadians have been infected with the novel coronavirus within a couple of weeks. 9

The Turcot Interchange is among several areas where major construction work will take place over the July 3 to 6 weekend. Commuters should prepare to alter their courses. SOURCE Mobility Montreal

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Weekend Traffic: Major closures planned for Metropolitan and Ville-Marie Expressways

Commuters driving in Montreal and on the South Shore should prepare for delays on the Ville-Marie, Metropolitan and Eastern Township Expressways, as major construction continues in the city.

People are shown during a motorcycle ride against racism in Montreal, Saturday, July 4, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Two rallies on the Island of Montreal show support for Black Lives Matter movement

A peaceful rally in Pierrefonds and a rolling group of bikers showed their support for the Black Lives Matter movement Saturday on the Island of Montreal 11

A new generation is working to ensure Kahnawake's first language remains thriving and is taught for generations.

Young generation work to ensure Mohawk language thrives

The Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) community of Kahnawake is working to ensure that not even the COVID-19 pandemic will halt the community’s efforts to teach its language. 1

Around 300 protesters organized July 4, 2020 to protest the animal-rendering plant Sanimax in Riviere-des-Prairies. SOURCE Facebook

Protesters in Montreal demand animal-rendering plant vacate neighbourhood

The meat-processing company Sanimax was the target of a protest in Riviere-des-Prairies Saturday, as hundreds want the company out of their neighbourhood. 1

Nope, every dog year isn't equal to 7 human years, researchers now say

New research published Thursday in the Cell Systems journal debunks the popular method of figuring out the human age of a dog.

An Atlanta cyclist helped apprehend a murder suspect by lending an officer his wheels

A cyclist assisted Atlanta police in the capture of a murder suspect by loaning an officer his bike for the chase.

Demonstrators gathered in Montreal Saturday demanding rights for migrants in the province they deem essential. SOURCE Solidarity Across Borders

Demonstration in Montreal calls on government to regularize migrants

Protesters gathered in Montreal Saturday calling on the government to grant asylum to all migrants, without exception.

Tractor driver charged after fatal incident

A fourth person has died in the tragic tractor accident in Quebec

A fourth person has died following the horrific tractor accident on Wednesday in Notre-Dame-de-Stanbridge, in Montérégie Quebec. 4

A young man is lucky to be alive after he fell off a cliff into Montmorency River Friday night following an altercation. SOURCE SEPAQ

Man in his 20s lucky to be alive after falling off a cliff into a river after a fight

A Friday night fight degenerated to the point where a man fell off a cliff and into the Montmorency River in the municipality of Boischatel, near Quebec City.

Labour standards lawyer Farah Rousseau speaks to a woman at a legal clinic for victims of racism in Montreal, Saturday, July 4, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Montreal gym transformed into legal workshop for the day

Two organizations are joining forces to promote access to justice for people in the Saint-Michel neighbourhood and the surrounding area, in Montreal. 1

Two motorcyclists lost their lives on Quebec roads Friday night to start the July Fourth weekend. FILE PHOTO

Two motorcyclists killed on Quebec roads on Friday night in separate accidents

Two motorcyclists lost their lives on Quebec roads Friday night in two separate accidents.

President Donald Trump, with first lady Melania Trump, speaks during a "Salute to America" event on the South Lawn of the White House, Saturday, July 4, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

For nation's birthday, Trump slams the enemies within

On a day meant for unity and celebration, President Donald Trump vowed to “safeguard our values” from enemies within - leftists, looters, agitators, he said - in a Fourth of July speech packed with all the grievances and combativeness of his political rallies. 26

Thierry Pellerin will appear in court July 3, 2020 on sexual assault charges including luring a minor and producing pornographic material. SOURCE Gymnastique Quebec, Antoine Sato

Gymnastics club president and father of accused resigns after son's sexual assault charges

The father of accused sex offender Thierry Pellerin has resigned his post as president of the gymnastics club he led. 1

A Montreal Police badge is shown during a news conference in Montreal, Monday, October 7, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Young man in critical condition after severe beating in Montreal

A young man is in critical condition in the hospital after an argument between several people in the Place d'Armes neighbourhood in Montreal led to a fight.

Guy Nantel speaks to the media after announcing his candidacy for the leadership of the Parti Quebecois Thursday, February 13, 2020 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

PQ leadership hopeful Guy Nantel penalized for breaking party rules

Parti Québécois (PQ) leadership candidate Guy Nantel’s profile was removed for two days on Friday from the political party's website due to the violation of the rules.

A resident and a worker watch as 150 nursing union members show support at rchard Villa Long-Term Care in Pickering, Ontario on Monday June 1, 2020. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn)

Canada's long-term care system failed elders, before and during COVID-19: report

A new report on the COVID-19 crisis in long-term care homes has concluded that Canada failed in its duty to protect its elders. 6

Montreal man's second bank deferral refused

Montreal man in his 70s, after pausing work for COVID, is told his mortgage relief is over

A Verdun man in his 70s who had to stop driving a cab during the pandemic is learning in the hardest way that his bank's mortgage flexibility doesn’t extend very far. 1

Quebec's regions are reeling after losing local flights; Legault says he's open to subsidizing charters

Several Quebec regions are reeling after Air Canada announced it would stop local routes. Premier Legault says he'll consider a subsidy to any charter airline that will fill the gap. 4

People wear COVID-19 masks in Cote-St-Luc

Everybody's doing it: what it's like to live in Montreal's only mandatory-mask zone, Cote-Saint-Luc

Psychologists say people often don't wear masks simply because they don't want to stand out. Ask people in Cote-Saint-Luc what it's like to have the norm flipped, with masks now required. 3

Quebec's CAQ government to boycott Facebook ads for 30 days in global push for ban on hate speech

Quebec's ruling political party, the Coalition Avenir Quebec, said it is joining the global movement to demand that Facebook curb racist and hateful messages. 4

Quebec's composting expansion is announced

Putting $1.2 billion into composting is a climate change strategy, Quebec explains

Quebec wants people to know that composting isn't really about cutting down on waste or saving landfill space. It’s about cutting greenhouse gases. The province is investing $1.2 billion. 1

A man sits on a bench outside Montreal's courthouse on June 14, 2016 (CTV Montreal/Pedro Querido)

Suspected members of global crime syndicate charged after break-ins spanning Quebec and Ontario

Five suspected members of a crime syndicate spanning Quebec and Ontario were arraigned via videoconference at the Montreal courthouse Friday on 11 counts including break and enter, theft and concealment.

Quebec Premier Francois Legault arrives at a news conference in Montreal, Tuesday, June 30, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Quebec reports 89 new COVID-19 cases, and 19 deaths

Quebec public health authorities announced Friday that a total of 55,682 people have now tested positive for COVID-19 and 5,560 people have died due to the virus. 2

In visit to Outaouais, Legault announces plans for new hospital and seniors' residences

Quebec Premier Francois Legault was in Outaouais to announce plans to build a new hospital and new seniors' residences in the region.

Canadian flag bearer Gary Longhi reacts as he carries his country's flag during the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Sydney Wednesday October 18, 2000. Gary Longhi, a four-time Paralympian and Canada's flag-bearer for the opening ceremonies of the 2000 Sydney Paralympics, has died at the age of 56. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Rob Griffith

Gary Longhi, Montreal-born Paralympic cycling champion, dies at age 56

Montreal's Gary Longhi, who took up elite cycling after a motorcycle accident and became a four-time Paralympian and onetime flag-bearer for Canada, has died at the age of 56.

Average-looking men become more alluring when women sense the man has an imaginative spark, a study has found. (StockRocket / Istock.com)

Unions win round one in Superior Court against Quebec's amendments to the Pay Equity Act

The unions have just won round one in the Superior Court in their dispute with the Quebec government over maintaining pay equity.

Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Theresa Tam jokes with members of the press gallery after the conclusion of a news conference on the COVID-19 pandemic, in West Block on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Friday, July 3, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

'Don't date if you're sick': Canada's top doctor gives Canadians 'the talk'

As COVID-19 restrictions are eased across the country, some Canadians hoping to add a little more love to their lives may be wondering how to safely date -- and have sex. 21

Air Creebec hopes to fill the void left by Air Canada after the national airline announced it would cut some regional routes. SOURCE Air Creebec

Air Creebec hopes to fill the gap in regional routes left by Air Canada

Following the announcement that Air Canada is abandoning its regional routes, Air Creebec is implementing a plan to increase its air service between Montreal and Abitibi. 3

Police detain a pepper-sprayed protester in Causeway Bay before the annual handover march in Hong Kong, on July 1, 2020. (Vincent Yu / AP)

'Extremely concerned': Trudeau suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong

Canada is suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, stopping exports of sensitive military items, and considering new immigration measures in light of sweeping new Chinese security legislation that threatens the one country, two systems framework. 4

Quebec to provide composting services to all citizens and businesses by 2025

Environment Minister Benoit Charette announced on Friday that Quebec is putting $1.2 billion towards a composting strategy expected to be implemented in its entirety by 2030. 2

Thierry Pellerin is expected to be charged with luring a person under the age of 18, inciting sexual contact, producing child pornography and transmitting sexually explicit material to a minor. SOURCE: Thierry Pellerin Facebook

Quebec gymnast Thierry Pellerin charged with luring minors on the internet

Quebec gymnast Thierry Pellerin was charged Friday with alleged sex offences against two minors. The 22-year-old was released on $1,500 bail and a promise to respect certain conditions. 1

In this Jan. 2, 2020, file photo, Washington Redskins head coach Ron Rivera holds up a helmet during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Washington's NFL team undergoing 'thorough review' of its name

The Washington Redskins are undergoing a 'thorough review' of their nickname. 2

People load a truck with belongings as they move on Canada Day in Montreal, Wednesday, July 1 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

With several tenants stranded post-moving day, city buys land for social housing in CDN-NDG

Two plots of land in the de Cote-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grace borough were purchased to develop social and community housing, the city of Montreal announced Friday. The land, which cost the city $1.5 million, will be sold to a nonprofit organization in the next two years.

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