Montreal Latest News

• Montreal residents outraged by planned homeless shelter near daycare, nuns’ residence

  The City of Montreal is planning to create a new resource for the unhoused in Ahuntsic-Cartierville near daycares, schools, and a residence for nuns.

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• Locals angered by trees cleared from land adjacent to l’Anse-à-l’Orme nature park

  Residents in the Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough are concerned about a high number of trees that were destroyed to make room for a real estate project.

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• People on the autism spectrum in Quebec seek access to funding for service dogs

  People living within the autism spectrum say they are being discriminated against by the Quebec government because they're excluded from funding to care for their service dogs.

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• Quebec police locate body of teen who went missing while fishing

  Authorities say the teen fisher went missing in the St. Lawrence River by the community of St-Ignace-de-Loyola, Que., with police called to the scene about 8:15 a.m. 

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• Poilievre calls supervised consumption sites ‘drug dens,’ vows to close some

  'We will defund them. There will not be a single taxpayer dollar from the Poilievre government going to drug dens,' Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said.

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  Jul 12
• After water main break, clinical services to ‘ramp up’ at MUHC

  The McGill University Health Centre said water pressure was returning and officials were working to ensure a safe resumption of normal operations.

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  Jul 12
• World No. 1 Jannik Sinner returns to National Bank Open to defend title in Montreal

  Serbia's Novak Djokovic, 24-time Grand Slam champion and world No. 2, will also be in the field at Montreal's IGA Stadium for the National Bank Open in August.

  Sports

  Jul 11
• How prepared are you for a wildfire? 3 critical ways you can get ready

  Whether in urban or rural areas, there are several things Canadians can do to protect their families and property from wildfires.

  Fire

  Jul 11
• Poilievre faces backlash at AFN general assembly, slams ‘paternalistic’ system

  Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was confronted by some First Nations chiefs about his priorities on Indigenous issues.

  Canada

  Jul 11
• Rescue team frees entangled North Atlantic right whale in St. Lawrence

  The North Atlantic right whale is one of the most endangered large whale species in the world, with conservation officials saying there are about 360 of the animals in existence.

  Environment

  Jul 11
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• Beryl aftermath: Workers ‘strip down’ to underwear, swim from flooded Montreal warehouse

  Environment and Climate Change Canada says it was the wettest July 10 on record in the city. Some parts of the Montreal area got up to 100 mm of rain.

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  Jul 11
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• Former Quebec junior hockey players sentenced for sex assault to appeal sentences

  On Monday, Quebec court Judge Thomas Jacques sentenced Nicolas Daigle to 32 months in jail and Massimo Siciliano to 30 months. Both are appealing their sentences.

  Crime

  Jul 10
• RCMP targets Chinese government interference, threats in Quebec amid rising cases

  Recently, the RCMP's in Quebec has received more than a half dozen complaints from Chinese Canadians fearful for their or their loved ones's safety after being threatened.

  Investigations

  Jul 10
• Flooded streets, traffic disruptions as remnants of Hurricane Beryl pass over Montreal

  Montreal commuters were gearing up for a difficult commute Wednesday afternoon as heavy rain caused major flooding on highways and local roads, leading to several closures.

  Weather

  Jul 10
• After Quebec complains, Supreme Court justice recuses himself from Bill 21 challenge

  Justice Mahmud Jamal says in a letter that while there's no legal basis for him to recuse himself, he has decided to withdraw to avoid being a distraction.

  Canada

  Jul 10
• Man’s shooting death marks Montreal’s 18th homicide of 2024

  The 55-year-old victim was shot overnight inside an apartment building on Airlie Street in the city's LaSalle borough. No arrests have been made.

  Crime

  Jul 10
• Security firm helps dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment at McGill University

  McGill University had the long-standing pro-Palestinian encampment dismantled on campus Wednesday morning with the help of a private security firm and Montreal police.

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  Jul 10
• AFN’s draft child-welfare reform deal with Ottawa reportedly worth $47.8B

  The head of the Assembly of First Nations has informed chiefs that a draft deal with Ottawa on child-welfare reforms is worth $47.8 billion, a source who was in the room says.

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  Jul 10
• Mont-Royal Avenue speed bumps create confusion for Montreal road users

  Speed bumps on Mont-Royal Avenue are designed to slow down cyclists, but the calming measures are creating confusion with a lot people. Tim Sargeant reports.

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  Jul 9
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• Crews face difficult challenge rescuing entangled North Atlantic whale in St. Lawrence River

  Fisheries and Oceans Canada says the department has been working for more than two weeks to disentangle the young animal, which was first spotted on June 22 off the coast of N.B..

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  Jul 9
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• Warnings in place as hurricane Beryl remnants set to hit parts of Canada

  Warnings are in place as the remnants of hurricane Beryl are set to move into parts of Canada, bringing heavy rain and the threat of torrential downpours.

  Weather

  Jul 9
• Montreal’s air quality in 2023 most polluted in years due to forest fires

  The city’s annual air quality report, published this week, shows fine particle pollution spiked in 2023 to its highest level in eight years.

  Canada

  Jul 9
• Over 100 zoo workers walk off job in Granby, Que., citing slow collective agreement negotiations

  Among the points of dispute are access to positions based on seniority and seasonal employment status. The union says its pressure tactics will not have an impact on the animals.

  Canada

  Jul 9
• Massive circle building facade rolls into Montreal’s iconic skyline

  Measuring 18 storeys tall, the massive white circle facade of the new Haleco Highrise is so prominent it can be seen from across the river on the South Shore.

  Canada

  Jul 9
• Homelessness crisis: ‘Major’ public consultation on issue to start in Montreal

  The public consultation expected later this summer comes as Montreal, along with Quebec, faces a rising number of people living in emergency shelters or on the streets.

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  Jul 9