Community Contact newspaper managing editor Egbert Gaye has died. He was 67 years old. He founded the newspaper 31 years ago to serve Montreal's English-speaking Black and Caribbean populations.
The number of forest fires continues to rise in Quebec, while evacuation orders are being maintained for several areas of Sept-Îles, on the North Shore. Minister of Employment and Minister responsible for the North Shore region Kateri Champagne Jourdain said on Monday morning that 164 forest fires were currently burning across Quebec, compared with 156 the previous day.
To improve primary and secondary students' command of French, Education Minister Bernard Drainville is proposing, among other things, daily writing exercises. The pass rate for the secondary 5 written exam has fallen from 79 per cent in 2019 to 69 per cent in 2022.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he understands how 'shocked and appalled' Canadians are at the decision by the Correctional Service of Canada to transfer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security prison.
Air quality remains a concern in regions throughout Quebec, including the Greater Montreal area which is currently under a smog warning. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued smog warnings for the Greater Montreal Area, and special air quality statements are in effect for large portions of the province due to the growing number of forest fires.
In response to recommendations of the Laurent Commission, Quebec is announcing $57.5 million in support for the network of community-based social pediatric centres. At a news conference on Monday morning at the La Ruelle d'Hochelaga community social pediatric centre, Minister for Families Suzanne Roy and Social Services Minister Lionel Carmant made the announcement.
The Montreal Canadiens announced Monday that the Habs agreed on terms to an 8-year contract extension with forward Cole Caufield that will pay him an average annual salary of $7.85 million.
Quebec City police (SPVQ) are asking for the public's help in locating two teenage boys, who police feel may be in the Montreal area. Noam Morin, 13, and Nathan Perreault, 14, were last seen the morning of June 2 in the Neufchatel area of the provincial capital.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is threatening to use procedural tools to delay passage of the federal budget in the House of Commons if the Liberals don't meet his demands.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he understands how 'shocked and appalled' Canadians are at the decision by the Correctional Service of Canada to transfer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security prison.
The federal government will be providing $1.5 million to Pride organizations across the country for increased security measures at parades and other events this year, CTV News has learned.
