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'I am not a criminal': Habs goalie Carey Price speaks against controversial firearms bill

Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price has taken a stance against Ottawa's controversial Bill C-21, which would refine the definition of prohibited assault-style firearms -- drawing the ire of Canadian hunters who say the definition would outlaw weapons used within their practice. Meanwhile, the Liberals have repeatedly stated their intention is not to go after hunters but to restrict certain firearms designed for the "battlefield."

Man killed in burning vehicle after being rear-ended in Montreal, teen arrested

A driver who stopped his vehicle at a red light met an horrific end Sunday around 12:50 a.m. in Montreal's Rivière-des-Prairies--Pointe-aux-Trembles borough. The driver was travelling eastbound on Henri-Bourassa Boulevard when he stopped at the intersection of 6th Avenue. He was then hit head-on by another vehicle travelling in the same direction.

'Paris moment:' COP15 conference in Montreal seeks hard targets on biodiversity

Species decline are what the 196 countries are hoping to halt at this week's COP15 meetings by reaching a refreshed Convention on Biological Diversity that contains real goals and real money. Referring to the international deal that created the same for greenhouse gases, advocates say they're hoping for a 'Paris moment' in Montreal

Coalition filing complaints after driving while Black incident in Laval

The racial justice group, The Red Coalition, is planning to file a complaint against the Laval police chief after they say a man was racially profiled in September.

Hema-Quebec ends dissimilatory policy against gay men wanting to donate blood

Starting Sunday morning, anyone can donate blood or plasma, as Hema-Quebec launched its gender-neutral questionnaire, making blood donations more inclusive.

Around 15,000 Hydro-Québec customers without power Sunday morning due to high winds

Bad weather conditions caused a lot of headaches for Hydro Quebec on Saturday. Power was gradually restored in the evening. Nevertheless, some 15,000 customers remained without power at Sunday morning.

Young man in critical condition after being struck on Montreal highway, 1 arrested for impaired driving

Police have arrested a man for drunk driving after a 22-year-old man was struck by a car in the Viger tunnel after getting out of his own car to check an issue.

'Lack of psychiatrists' forces temporary closure of Lakeshore Hospital's mental health unit

The psychiatric unit at Lakeshore General Hospital in Montreal's West Island has been temporarily closed due to a shortage of psychiatrists, with patients diverted to Verdun's Douglas Institute instead. In a statement, the West Island health authority (CIUSSS) said the move was made to "ensure safe care for our patients."

McDavid, Draisaitl's four-point performances lead Oilers past Canadiens 5-3

Connor McDavid recorded two goals and two assists, Leon Draisaitl had a goal and three assists and the Oilers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-3. The Oilers scored three power-play goals in the second period alone.