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Carter Hart, Flyers beat Canadiens 2-1 in Game 1

Carter Hart made 27 saves, Joel Farabee scored 16 seconds after Montreal tied the game, and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Canadiens 2-1 in the opener of their first-round playoff series Wednesday. 1

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Hand-painted wallpaper and 14-car garage: luxury pandemic escape sells in Montreal for a record $20 million

Everyone has their version of a pandemic escape, and one person just found theirs in downtown Montreal for $20 million. The sale of the luxury property set a new price record in Quebec, with the help of the coronavirus, says the realtor who handled it.
Quebec reports fewer than 100 COVID-19 cases for third day in a row, one new death

Health authorities announced 95 new cases of COVID-19 over a 24-hour period on Wednesday, bringing the provincial total to 60,813. 2

Survey showing growth of English in Montreal workplaces has Quebec lawmakers worried

A recent survey that found Montreal businesses are requiring staff to speak English has the CAQ government worried and vowing to bolster French. 1
Quebec excuses kids from class with doctors' notes -- but getting a note isn't simple

Quebec students are supposed to be exempt from class this fall if they live with a medically vulnerable person, but when one Montreal family tried to get a doctor's note they realized it's not that easy. 4

'How Canadian is she?' Probably more than you think, say Kamala Harris' one-time Montreal classmates

Kamala Harris may not say she has fond memories of Canada—but the more important question could be how much she learned about it while living here as a teenager. 9
Coronavirus patients report dramatic hair loss months after diagnosis

An increasing number of COVID-19 patients are reporting dramatic hair loss months after their initial illness. 1

Biden, Harris lash Trump in introduction of historic VP pick

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris delivered an aggressive one-two attack on the character and performance of U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, as they made their election case for the first time as running mates. 8
Philly v. Montreal a duel of goalies, hitters and coaches that know each other well

The Montreal Candiens versus Philadelphia Flyers series will feature duels from the bench to the pipes to the ice that could make it epic. 2

Montreal ramps up tree cull, cutting down 18,000 ash trees last year to fight pest

The emerald ash borer has long plagued Montreal but the city is stepping up its fight, doubling the number of trees it culled last year and spending $15 million. If you're a property owner with an ash tree, take note. 1
Mandatory mask rule respects Chart of Rights and Freedoms: CDPDJ

The Government of Quebec rule requiring that masks be worn in closed public places respects the provisions of the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, according to the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse (CDPDJ). 1

Montreal reports 72 new COVID-19 cases since Monday

Montreal public health authorities announced Wednesday that 29,317 people have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic and 3,462 people have died due to the virus. 2
Vast majority of Quebecers believe Indigenous people face discrimination: survey

The vast majority of non-Indigenous Quebecers recognize that Indigenous people in the province are subject to racism or discrimination, a new survey suggests. 1

Medicom begins producing surgical masks in Montreal

Montreal-based Medicom announced Wednesday that production of surgical masks has started at its new facility in Montreal.
Youth organization wants more attention to young people's struggles during COVID-19 crisis

An organization promoting young people's rights says young people are largely forgotten during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Overnight police chase ends with car crashing into three parked cars

An overnight police chase on Montreal’s Highway 25 South abruptly ended early Wednesday morning when the driver of the fleeing vehicle ran into three parked cars. 2
Quebec education minister announces funding for 30,000 computer devices

The Quebec government announced Wednesday that is implementing an exceptional measure and is purchasing an emergency computer equipment reserve that includes 30,000 devices. 5

Opposition raises concerns as committee into COVID-19 contact tracing begins in Quebec

A parliamentary committee looking into new technological tools that could fight the spread of COVID-19 kicked off in Quebec Wednesday. 2
Metro sales up more than 10% as Canadians eat at home

Metro Inc. expects to continue to benefit from COVID-19 thanks to strong sales and decreasing coronavirus-related costs as the grocer recently ended its temporary wage bump for employees who worked through the early days of the pandemic.

17-year-old missing from Longueuil - could be in Montreal, or on bridges

Longueuil police are searching for a 17-year-old who went missing from the South Shore on Tuesday afternoon.
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CAE reports $110.6M Q1 loss as revenue falls, plans restructuring program

CAE Inc. says it had a loss of $110.6 million in its latest quarter and plans a restructuring program that is expected to cost $100 million over the next 12 months.

Is 2020 the worst year ever? Half of Canadians think so

A new opinion poll suggests half of Canadians believe 2020 is the worst year of their lives.
Two people charged after body of premature baby found in dumpster north of Montreal

A man and woman are facing charges after the body of a premature baby was found in a dumpster behind a residence north of Montreal Monday night, police say. 1

Pre-orders of COVID-19 vaccine top five billion

Although none of the coronavirus vaccines under development has proved its efficacy yet in clinical trials, at least 5.7 billion doses have been pre-ordered around the world. 5
Two police body cameras capture the struggle leading to George Floyd's death

Police body camera footage showing Minneapolis police pointing a gun at George Floyd and struggling with him during his fatal arrest was released by the court on Monday. 3

After Montreal serial rapist is re-arrested for kidnapping, critics slam Parole Board

Critics are asking why the Parole Board allowed serial rapist Michel Cox to be released from prison and travel freely around Montreal. Cox has been charged in the kidnapping of a teenage girl in Outremont.
Most kids 'don't get sick,' Quebec minister says -- but teachers say their health matters too

Quebec’s back-to-school experiment begins in just under three weeks, but many teachers say they’re dreading being the test subjects, partly because adults generally get much sicker from COVID-19 than kids. 1

Quebec's second wave is on the way but won't be as bad as the first, Legault predicts

Quebec’s premier said Tuesday that he’s confident of two things: first, that a second wave of COVID-19 is on the way, and second, that it won’t be as bad as the first, since the province is better prepared. 1
Joe Biden selects California Sen. Kamala Harris as running mate

Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party's presidential ticket and acknowledging the vital role Black voters will play in his bid to defeat U.S. President Donald Trump. 8

Montreal police now say 'important witness' is a suspect in connected NDG, Ahuntsic killings

Montreal police are now actively searching for a suspect they'd previously referred to as an 'important witness' in the deaths of two men last week.
Oppressive heat to drop as storm rolls in to Montreal tonight

Montreal and much of southwestern Quebec are bracing for strong storms Tuesday afternoon and evening. Environment Canada has issued severe thunderstorm watches for much of the province. A combination of oppressive heat and an approaching cold front are expected to trigger heavy downpours, large hail and frequent lightning.

Employers can soon apply for reworked, sliding-scale wage subsidy

The first application period for the recently-broadened Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program opens on Monday, and the Canada Revenue Agency is encouraging employers to use their reworked online calculator to determine how much financial aid they'll be eligible for going forward. 1
Quebec reports fewer than 100 new cases of COVID-19 for second day in a row, one new death

There are now 5,697 people who have died of COVID-19 in Quebec, health authorities announced Tuesday, as confirmed cases in the province reached 60,718. 1

Habs ready for Flyers' test: 'We're going to be the underdogs in any series'

The Montreal Canadiens were significant underdogs against the Pittsburgh Penguins. After dispatching Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and company -- a roster with the seventh-best record in regular season, 15 points ahead of them in the standings -- in the NHL's qualifying round, the Canadiens are in the same boat heading into a first-round playoff matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers.
Youth protection failed Granby girl, 7 who died last year: Youth Rights Commission

Quebec’s youth rights commission, after investigation the 2019 death of a girl from Granby, has revealed the child was the victim of shortcomings at all stages of the process meant to protect her. 1

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Ensemble Montreal calls for a ban on police intervention methods that could cause strangulation

Montreal's official opposition party is set to table a motion asking the city to ban its police force from using intervention methods that could lead to strangulation.
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COVID-19 caused drop of 450,000 jobs in Quebec from March to June, compared to last year

In just about four months, from March to June, Quebec lost approximately 450,000 jobs compared to the same period in 2019 due to the effects of COVID-19.

Passengers with COVID-19 keep arriving in Canada on international flights

Eighteen flights arriving in Canada from international destinations since the start of August have had people on board with COVID-19. 2
Air Canada to launch revamped Aeroplan program in November

Air Canada is revamping its Aeroplan loyalty program in an effort boost membership amid a global travel industry devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Police investigating two reports of armed robbery at the same Montreal apartment

Montreal police are investigating after receiving calls about two armed robberies about 20 minutes apart at an Ahuntsic-Cartierville apartment early Tuesday morning.
From boosting ventilation to designing distance ed, Quebecers say school plan lacks detail

The province may have scrapped the idea of separating classes into “bubbles” of six students, but Quebec teachers and parents say they feel left in the lurch when it comes to other details, from properly working windows to distance education. 3

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Masks will be mandatory for Quebec students in Grade 5 and up -- but not in the classroom

Students in Grade 5 and up will be required to wear masks in common areas when Quebecers return to school in three weeks. Quebec Education Minister Jean-Francois Roberge provided an update for the back-to-school plan in the province on Monday. 6
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Work from home trend will hurt Canada's restaurant industry: survey

A new survey suggests that the increased popularity of working from home in Canada is expected to have major impacts on the restaurant industry.

Gritty versus Youppi! and an underrated historic rivalry: Habs v. Flyers coming up

The Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers have decades of playoff despair to look back on, and Youppi! and Habs fans will look to upset Gritty and the orange-clad crowds of the City of Brotherly Love. 2
Disney ends 20th Century Fox brand, one of the most storied names in entertainment

20th Century Fox, one of the most-recognized names in entertainment history, is officially no more. Disney announced on Monday it would be rebranding one of its TV studios, 20th Century Fox Television, as 20th Television.

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Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for most of southern Quebec

The extreme heat expected for southern Quebec on Tuesday has brought a severe thunderstorm watch along with it.
CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts climbed nearly 16 per cent in July

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in July rose nearly 16 per cent compared with June.

'Bus stop rapist' who served 12 years charged in recent kidnapping of Montreal teenager

'Bus stop rapist' Michel Cox, who served 12 years for raping eight Montreal-area women, has been charged in the kidnapping of a 16-year-old this Friday, Montreal police say.
Arctic sea ice could be completely gone by 2035, new study predicts

Arctic sea ice could be completely gone by 2035, according to a new study that compared present day conditions with those during the last interglacial period some 127,000 years ago. 3

EMSB leadership shakeup continues as director Ann Marie Matheson resigns

A changing of the guard will continue at the English Montreal School Board after director general Ann Marie Matheson announced her resignation today, nearly a month after former chair Angela Mancini resigned.

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