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Will Prosper, founder of community organization Hoodstock, on why he’s considering beginning a political career.

Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante gives her reaction to Sunday night’s riot and the police response.

A young Montreal inventor is using innovation and ingenuity to help those with disabilities succeed. 1

Millennials getting famous for streaming their video games isn’t uncommon but a Montreal duo is using their channels to show the world what’s possible. 1

A Toronto man who is skating his way across Canada to raise money for people suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease made a stop in Montreal on Saturday. 1

Local celebrities like Georges Laraque laced up their basketball shoes to take on the John Abbott College team in a charity match on Sunday. 1

In golf, a hole-in-one is always a special occasion. Quebec golfer Laurent Hurtubise's ace happened on one of the world's biggest stages -- and it captured the world's attention because he has only one arm. 2

Spirits were merry, and good cheer was abundant in Tuesday as Chez Doris, in conjunction with LaSalle College, and Restaurant Le Blumenthal held their annual Christmas party.

Saudi blogger Raif Badawi and his lawyer, both imprisoned for years, have started a hunger strike to protest against their isolation and treatment at Dhahban Prison, near Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.

A group of about 100 people fighting to improve access to services for people with disabilities formed a human chain outside a health clinic on Rachel Street East in Rosemont on Tuesday morning.

Sylvain Gaudreault has officially thrown his hat in the ring for the Parti Québécois leadership. The 49-year-old Jonquière MNA was first elected in the 2007 election. 3

Claude Béland, former President of the Desjardins Group and the Mouvement d'éducation et de défense des actionnaires (MÉDAC), has died at the age of 87, the financial institution confirmed.

Following years of fundraising and campaigning, automated defibrillators are now available in every public high school in the province. 2

The debate over a name change for the Parti Québécois (PQ) has been revived, but few elected officials and activists are open to change it.

The CAQ government is taking the reforms presented by Immigration Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette "back to the drawing board," according to media reports. 1

Quebec Premier Francois Legault and Hydro Quebec President and CEO Eric Martel said the damage was extensive, but the repair work is underway after the massive windstorm Friday night. 3

Max Domi launched a fund on Friday to help Canadians with type 1 diabetes, a disease from which he suffers. 1

Veteran RDS play-by-play announcer Pierre Houde, also known as the voice of the Montreal Canadiens, is celebrating a big anniversary this week. Thirty years ago, at a time when specialty channels were not too common, RDS made a splash on Quebec televisions. 1

A new day shelter to help Montreal's homeless population is getting ready to open its doors near Cabot Square. 2

Former Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre was one of dozens of politicians and professionals who camped at Dorchester Square Thursday night. 2