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Quebec wildfires: Town of Chibougamau declares state of emergency, orders immediate evacuation

The entire town of Chibougamau, in central Quebec, was told to evacuate Tuesday evening as wildfires prompted officials to declare a state of emergency.

Quebec politicians pass bill that will give themselves a $30K raise

Quebec MNAs are about to get a significant pay raise. The National Assembly adopted Bill 24 on Tuesday afternoon, which will increase the politicians' base salaries by $30,000 per year.

'A situation that's unprecedented': Quebec confronted with more than 150 wildfires

As one Quebec city that had been threatened by wildfires lifted an evacuation order Tuesday, authorities turned their attention to communities in the northern and northwestern parts of the province where firefighters worked to beat back threats from out-of-control blazes.

Judge allows eviction of homeless encampment underneath Montreal highway

A Quebec judge has authorized the eviction of a homeless encampment underneath Montreal's Ville-Marie expressway to allow for repairs to the road to proceed after several delays.

Plans to redevelop former Lachine industrial sector include 7,800 housing units, parks

There are new plans for the former industrial area of Lachine. Most of the factories there are now closed. The plan is to build 7,800 housing units in the next few years.

Vehicle theft soared in 2022, led by Quebec and Ontario: report

Insurance industry group Equite Association says vehicle theft in multiple provinces surged last year. Vehicle theft was up by 50 per cent in Quebec year over year, by 48.3 per cent in Ontario, by 34.5 per cent in Atlantic Canada and by 18.3 per cent in Alberta.

Montreal organized crime figure Francesco Del Balso killed in daylight shooting

A 53-year-old man was shot and killed in the Montreal suburb of Dorval on Monday afternoon. A source told CTV News that the victim is Francesco Del Balso, who has links to Montreal's Mafia.

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WEATHER | Smog Warnings and poor air quality continue to plague parts of Quebec

Montrealers woke up to hazy sun and smoky skies again Tuesday morning. Northerly winds from wildfires burning north of the city continue to blow smoke into Southern Quebec.

With editor's sudden passing, Montrealers wonder what's next for Community Contact paper

Many Montrealers are still mourning the sudden death of Egbert Gaye, the founder and publisher of the Community Contact newspaper. His passing left people wondering what will happen to the paper.