Montreal Latest News
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More than half of support workers in Quebec schools say they can’t meet their basic needsA union representing 35,000 school support workers says more than half of its members are having trouble paying their bills, according to a new survey,Education6 hours
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Montrealers participate in 15th annual multiple myeloma marchThe annual multiple myeloma march hopes to raise $60,000 and spread awareness of Canada's 2nd most common blood cancer.Canada6 hours
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Quebec City’s Jean-Talon riding gears up for tight byelection raceThe riding was a Liberal stronghold for years until the CAQ's Joëlle Boutin snagged the seat in a byelection in 2019. Now, five candidates are vying to take her place.Politics6 hours
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‘Every day is a defeat’: Quebec father denounces lack of services for autistic adultsQuebec father Stephane Leblanc has had to quit his full-time job to care for his 21-year-old daughter Melodie, who lives with autism.HealthSep 30
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Maple Leafs remain hot, knock off Canadiens 3-1The Toronto Maple Leafs won their third consecutive NHL pre-season game, beating the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on the road Saturday night.SportsSep 30
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‘Not just one day’: Montreal marks National Day for Truth and ReconciliationThe federal statutory holiday recognizes the abuse suffered by Inuit, First Nations and Metis people at hundreds of state-and church-run residential schools.CanadaSep 30
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Knies scores short-handed as Leafs edge CanadiensMatthew Knies joined the Toronto Maple Leafs late last season and hasn't missed a beat since.SportsSep 29
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Montreal to mark Truth and Reconciliation Day with march, cultural and educational eventsSept. 30 is designated to honour Indigenous children lost to Canada's residential school system, and a time to acknowledge the profound impacts that are still felt to this day.CanadaSep 29
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Some McMasterville, Que., residents oppose building of $7B EV battery plantPlans to build a state of the art gigafactory aiming to make the greenest electric vehicle batteries in the world are sparking concerns among those who live around the area.PoliticsSep 29
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Montreal students participate in spirit walk for National Day for Truth and ReconciliationFive schools in Montreal's Verdun neighbourhood participated in a spirit walk on Friday. It was organized by the only Indigenous daycare in Montreal.CanadaSep 29
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Backstreet Boy jokes he’ll run for Montreal mayor just to eradicate traffic conesIn a social media video, AJ McLean of Backstreet Boys fame says as Montreal's mayor, he'll rid the streets of of orange construction cones and paint some pink.CanadaSep 29
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More than 6,200 infractions handed out by SPVM during ‘back-to-school blitz’Montreal police have been busy cracking down on speeding issuing more than 6,200 infractions to drivers during their annual back-to-school blitz.CrimeSep 29
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First-degree murder charge in connection with human remains found in Quebec CityHuman remains were found Sept. 17 in the Quebec City area, but police have said the killing likely occurred some 200 kilometres away in Contrecoeur, Que., northeast of Montreal.CrimeSep 29
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Water safe to drink in Sainte-Dorothée district as advisory lifted in LavalAfter more than two days the non-use of water advisory in Laval's Sainte-Dorothée district has been lifted. Water is once again safe to drink and use.HealthSep 29
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Laval residents can use water but told not to consume it as advisory still in effectAs of Thursday, city officials said the water in Ste-Dorothée was safe to use provided residents flushed out their plumbing first. Tap water cannot, however, be consumed.CanadaSep 28
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Updated COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot free for all Quebecers this fallQuebec is launching its latest COVID-19 vaccination campaign, making the updated shot available in seniors homes and long-term care facilities as of Oct. 2.HealthSep 28
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Meet ALIA: An all-electric aircraft that touched down in MontrealA battery-powered aircraft landed at Montreal's Trudeau airport on Wednesday, marking the first time an all electric plane designed for cargo crossed international borders.CanadaSep 28
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Joyce Echaquan’s community fights for change to health system 3 years after deathThe executive director of Joyce's Principle office, says Joyce Echaquan's death exposed the reality that many Indigenous people face when they seek help from the health system.CanadaSep 28
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Northvolt to build ‘historic’ $7B battery factory near Montreal, governments to pitch inThe 170-hectare site will have initial capacity to produce about 30 gigawatt hours of annual cell manufacturing when it goes into production in 2026.EconomySep 28
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Construction worker dead after being run over by heavy truck in Quebec: policeThe man is said to have been run over by a heavy truck that was left unattended. Quebec police say no one was behind the wheel of the vehicle the during the incident.TrafficSep 28
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Quebecer shot, facing weapons charges after allegedly threatening Trudeau, LegaultAuthorities say a provincial police tactical team officer who was looking through a window shot the suspect when he saw him point a gun toward the door where officers were enteringCanadaSep 28
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2 women killed, man charged in double homicide in Longueuil, Que.: policeAuthorities say Michael Lominy, 30, was charged with two counts of second-degree murder at a courthouse on Thursday in connection with the deaths of his mother and grandmother.CrimeSep 28
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Indigenous groups remain firm on child welfare law as Supreme Court weighs inSome Indigenous nations say they are prepared to continue enforcing their jurisdiction over child welfare if Canada's top court sides with Quebec in a landmark constitutional case.CanadaSep 28
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Number of people experiencing homeless in Montreal much higher than surveys show: advocatesAdvocates say surveys, also known as homelessness count- only represent a snapshot of what the situation is and they're sounding the alarm.CanadaSep 27
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New book launched for children with chronic illnesses'The Dream Machine' by Candace Amarante tells the story of a 16-year-old girl living with osteogenesis imperfecta who witnesses her sister fracturing her leg in a skiing accident.CanadaSep 27