Montreal Latest News
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Smelling badly could get you kicked out of Montreal librariesSome boroughs already have the bylaw in place. Added to the list of items in the code of conduct is 'having personal hygeine which inconveniences other users or the personnel.'Canada2 hours
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‘It’s like we’re worth nothing’: Quebec nurses demand better offer on 2nd day of strikeA strike by 80,000 health-care workers entered its second day, leading to cancellations of non-urgent surgeries and slowdowns in other services.Politics3 hours
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Montreal’s worst kept secret: 22% of downtown construction cones are ‘useless’Montreal's seemingly endless lines of traffic cones have long been a running joke, to the point where miniature versions are sold in souvenir shops as an emblem of the city.Canada5 hours
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Protected marine park to be built near Quebec’s Anticosti IslandAnticosti Island was added in September to the United Nations' list of places with outstanding universal value to humanity.Canada5 hours
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Île-aux-Tourtes bridge to go down to just 3 lanes for at least a year: Quebec transport ministryThe bridge will also be fully off limits for the weekend, starting at 11:59 p.m. on Friday. It will only reopen at 5 a.m. on Monday.Traffic7 hours
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Nephew charged after Quebec woman, 61, killed hours after police visit her homeThe woman was transported to hospital where her death was confirmed, and police say the 30-year-old suspect was sent to hospital for evaluation.Crime10 hours
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A Montreal businessman chose to call Quebec home, time and time againReal estate businessman Brett Miller has built his life on the bedrock of memories he made in Montreal. He was 18 years-old when he came to study commerce at McGill University.FeaturesNov 24
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Montreal metro gets more tailored teams for police patrolsIn January, the city's civilian mobile psychosocial intervention teams will start patrolling the metro taking care of vulnerable people before their situation becomes an emergency.CanadaNov 23
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Half of Quebec roads are in poor shape, auditor general findsThe auditor general said the province's short-term road maintenance ensures the public isn't in danger, but she says she worries about the long-term deterioration of the network.CanadaNov 23
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Quebec premier aware people ‘are angry with him’ as backlash grows against himWhen asked about what mistakes he made, François Legault didn't elaborate but pointed to a number of different reasons for the growing dissatisfaction among voters.CanadaNov 23
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Quebec public sector strikes: Legault says he’s ready to increase offerHe made the comments Thursday in Quebec City as unions representing 570,000 teachers, nurses, orderlies and other public sector workers are on strike across the province.CanadaNov 23
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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens shade the Anaheim DucksIt's make-or-break time for the Montreal Canadiens, and the Habs broke a four-game losing streak with a 4-3 win Wednesday night in Anaheim.SportsNov 23
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New Montreal animal shelter will reduce burden on SPCAWith animal abandonments on the rise, Montreal has announced the creation of a new animal shelter in the east end of the city. It should be built by 2026.PoliticsNov 22
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Farewell ceremony to be held for singer Karl Tremblay next week in MontrealQuebec Premier François Legault announced Wednesday that the lead singer of Les Cowboys Fringants will be honoured at a tribute event at the Bell Centre on Tuesday.CanadaNov 22
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Montreal airport to roll out measures to ease traffic backupsGridlock on the road leading to Trudeau airport routinely pushed passengers to exit their vehicles and haul their bags hundreds of metres to the entrance.TrafficNov 22
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Foreign workers seek Canadian government protectionWith Mexican music blasting and people dancing, the party atmosphere at a downtown Montreal protest Wednesday belied the serious concern among many of the participants.CanadaNov 22
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7 people hurt after two trains collide in Montreal. Here’s what we knowUrgences-santé confirmed it responded to the scene and treated seven people, three of whom were transported to hospital, including two men in their 50s and one in his 20s.CanadaNov 22
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Non-binary Montrealer on hunger strike, calls for ‘X’ gender marker on Quebec health cardAlexe Frédéric Migneault, whose pronouns are they/them, says they've been trying to get an "X" gender marker on their Quebec health insurance card since 2021HealthNov 22
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O’Ya hoho brand enoki mushrooms, sold in Ontario and Quebec, recalledThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for O'Ya hoho brand enoki mushrooms due to a possible Listeria contamination.HealthNov 22
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Montreal Alouettes hoist Grey Cup through the streets in downtown paradeThe Alouettes have their first parade in 13 years after pulling off a last-minute unexpected win against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers last week.SportsNov 22
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Quebec public sector unions see ‘momentum’ in talks as strike enters day 2The workers are part of a 'common front' of four major unions that have planned a three-day strike until Thursday, which has closed schools and delayed surgeries.CanadaNov 22
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Blood donation ban tied to mad cow disease fears lifted across CanadaQuebec's blood supply agency says Health Canada has lifted a longstanding ban on blood donations in the province that stemmed from fear of mad cow disease.HealthNov 22
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Canadiens say forward Harvey Pinard out 6 to 8 weeks, defenceman Harris out indefinitelyMontreal has been hit hard on the injury front this season starting with forward Kirby Dach who sustained a season-ending right-knee injury in the Canadiens' home opener.SportsNov 21
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McGill ordered to comply with deal on unmarked grave search at former hospitalMcGill University issued a statement in response to the ruling, saying it will study the decision and will have an update 'in due course.'CanadaNov 21
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Quebec finance minister playing defence on NHL pre-season games subsidyThe Quebec government has faced criticism over the subsidy while citizens grapple with cost-of-living woes and while public sector unions are on strike.CanadaNov 21