Quebec influencer shares eating disorder recovery journey to help others seek support
Laetitia de Carufel is speaking openly about her long struggle with disordered eating, saying she hopes her story will help people recognize warning signs.
Alessia Simona Maratta
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Over 100 Côte Saint-Luc residents still without heat after power outage
The prolonged outage has now become the subject of a proposed class action lawsuit.
Two teens arrested in connection with First Nation double homicide in northern Quebec
The two male victims died after being found in a bullet-riddled car on Wednesday night in the First Nations community about 600 kilometres northwest of Quebec City.
Unsealed court records allege Quebec militia plot to seize cottages by force
The records outline the alleged scope of the plan and reveal the existence of a police informant embedded in the group.
First Nations raise alarm over ICE detentions, urge caution crossing U.S. border
The warning comes as the Assembly of First Nations confirmed at least one First Nations person recently had a negative encounter with ICE and has since returned to Canada.
Quebec police investigate murder-suicide in a First Nation community
The local police say they were called to a private residence in the Atikamekw community of Manawan on Sunday, and discovered two bodies.
Caufield embraces hot streak, thrilled to net 30th in 3-2 OT win over Golden Knights
The 25-year-old ran his personal goal streak to six games, the longest of his NHL career, by scoring his 30th goal of the season Tuesday night.
Montreal microbiologist turns lab work into viral art on Instagram
Chloé Savard documents the secret life of microbes from a small lab inside her home, sharing magnified images that reveal a world invisible to the naked eye.
Burst pipes flood Montreal mental health hospital, research labs damaged
Health officials say a failure in the sprinkler system flooded the laboratories specializing in depression and Alzheimer’s disease research.
Montreal families call for better crisis planning after winter outages linked to 2 deaths
Two women died during extreme cold and power outages in Montreal, highlighting gaps in emergency support for vulnerable residents.
‘Prepared to welcome anyone that would come out’: Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki on queer players
Appearing on a Quebec talk show, Montreal Canadiens players spoke about inclusion amid the success of 'Heated Rivalry,' saying the team would welcome any player who comes out.
Residents say owners knew of safety risks months before NDG evacuation
An engineering report commissioned by the owner and dated Nov. 3 described the building as critical and called for the immediate evacuation of all occupants.
Montreal scraps social and affordable housing bylaw, will offer city land for housing
Former mayor Valerie Plante's bylaw required new housing builds to include fixed percentages of social, affordable and family-sized units.
Montreal and Quebec brace for extreme cold over the weekend
The Montreal area is under a yellow cold warning, which warns of frigid weather with wind chill values reaching almost -35 C Friday night.
Simon Jolin-Barrette bows out of CAQ leadership race; Christine Fréchette to run
Economy Minister Christine Fréchette has scheduled an event on Sunday in Trois-Rivières, Que., where she is expected to announce she is officially entering the race.
Emergency evacuation displaces NDG residents and businesses
The evacuation order also applies to ground-floor businesses, including popular neighborhood businesses like Monkland Taverne, Old Orchard Pub and Rockaberries.
‘Heated Rivalry’ stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie to be torchbearers for Winter Olympics
Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will be among the torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame for the Milan Cortina Games in February.
New CAQ leader and Quebec premier to be selected in April
Candidates have until Feb. 21 to submit their applications.
A look at some potential candidates for the Coalition Avenir Québec leadership
The upcoming leadership race is the first in the CAQ's history, as Legault co-founded the party in 2011 and has served as its only leader.
Palestinians who fled Gaza struggle to rebuild lives in Quebec
Khaled Alshobaki, a software engineer, is approaching the first anniversary of his arrival in Montreal with his mother and brother.
‘You don’t think it will happen to you’: father warns after son hit by bus while wearing headphones
The father of a man struck and seriously injured by a city bus is sounding the alarm about pedestrian road safety.
CAQ leadership race takes shape as LeBel says she won’t run
Education Minister Sonia LeBel announced Monday she will not seek the CAQ leadership and will step away from political life at the end of the current term.
Hearings begin at Supreme Court on constitutionality of random police traffic stops
The case involves Joseph-Christopher Luamba, a Montrealer of Haitian descent who said he was repeatedly stopped by police for no apparent reason when he was driving.
Louvre raises ticket prices for non-Europeans, hitting Canadian visitors
France has hiked ticket prices at the Louvre for visitors from outside the European Union, a move that is fuelling debate over the growing backlash against overtourism.
Quebec economy minister weighs CAQ leadership as Legault prepares to step aside
Economy, Energy and Innovation Minister Christine Fréchette said Wednesday she expects to make a final decision within days.
Man accused of pushing woman off Montreal balcony charged with manslaughter
A witness told police that an altercation had escalated on a third-floor balcony between the suspect and victim and before she fell.
Consultations to begin on high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City
Officials overseeing the project say the focus has shifted from whether high-speed rail will be built to how and when construction will unfold.
Montreal’s $7.7B budget raises spending by 5.4 per cent, has money for homelessness
The first budget since Martinez Ferrada won the November election raises spending by about 5.4 per cent, with last year's budget coming in at $7.3 billion.
3 Montreal police officers injured, man Tasered in UQAM intervention
Police allege a 34-year-old man was acting aggressively toward officers and that they were not able to de-escalate the situation.
Quebec Superior Court approves class action against Ticketmaster over service fees
In a ruling dated Monday, Justice Eleni Yiannakis said the plaintiffs met the conditions for a full trial and that compensatory refunds would be allowed if they win the case.
Canadian fugitive arrested in Spain over major Desjardins data leak
Authorities say Juan Pablo Serrano was arrested by Spanish authorities following a joint operation involving police in Spain, the SQ and Interpol.
Montreal polar plunge fans want access to beach along St. Lawrence River
The polar bear club has started a petition asking the city and borough to meet with them to discuss a set of rules to formalize access for plunges.
Quebec Liberals to choose new leader at March 14 convention
The party announced Tuesday its nine-week leadership race will officially begin on Jan. 12.
Young child hurt after gunfire exchange involving police in northern Quebec: mayor
Quebec's police watchdog says Nunavik officers exchanged gunshots with an individual outside a home after they were called about a person who allegedly posed a danger to others.
Five things to know about Quebec Premier François Legault’s tough year in 2025
With just nine months until the next provincial election, here are five things to know about the premier's tough year.
Judge grants bail to Quebec man as 1994 murder conviction under review
Daniel Jolivet's case is being examined by a federal panel for a possible miscarriage of justice.
Judge grants bail to Quebec man as 1994 murder conviction under review
Daniel Jolivet, now 68, was convicted in 1994 of four murders in Brossard, Que., south of Montreal.
Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé says he’s resigning from cabinet
The Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government passed Bill 2 in late October and has faced strong pushback from physicians since then.
Quebec school insurers set new sledding hill standards
New guidelines outline how school snowbanks should be built for sledding, including height, slope, supervision and when helmets may be required.
‘Take a fever reducer and go home’: Flu surge strains overcrowded ERs at Montreal children’s hospitals
Montreal children’s hospitals are overwhelmed by flu cases, with doctors urging parents to avoid ERs for mild symptoms and seek home care or clinics instead.
Quebec teachers’ union survey says 90 per cent have faced violence on the job
According to the findings, 81 per cent reported being a victim of psychological or verbal abuse while 63 per cent reported physical violence.
A timeline of events in the police shooting of Nooran Rezayi
New allegations have surfaced suggesting the police force attempted to interfere with the independent investigation.
Pressure mounts on Quebec Liberal Leader Pablo Rodriguez to resign amid crisis
A day earlier, Quebec's anti-corruption police announced they were launching a criminal investigation of the Quebec Liberals.
Longueuil mayor seeks probe into police actions after shooting of Nooran Rezayi
Mayor Catherine Fournier says she asked Public Security Minister Ian Lafrenière to intervene after she reviewed what she described as very serious information last month.
Quebec tables bill that would ban gang colours, creates public sex offender registry
The new bill prohibits wearing or displaying any patches or symbols promoting a list of criminal entities established by the Public Security Department.
Quebec Liberals under investigation by anti-corruption police UPAC
The Liberals are facing allegations of possible vote-buying during a leadership race earlier this year that saw Rodriguez take the reins of the party.
Quebec police watchdog to investigate man shot by officer at Longueuil hospital
The BEI says five of its investigators have been assigned to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Canadian families could pay $1,000 more for groceries in 2026, report warns
Canadians could face grocery bills up to $1,000 higher in 2026 as food prices rise 4-6 per cent, with restaurants and meat seeing the biggest jumps.
Legault slams Marc Miller over French language comments, calls him a disgrace to Quebecers
Quebec Premier François Legault blasted federal minister Marc Miller for suggesting the decline of French is overstated.
Polytechnique expands scholarship program to 14 women in memory of 1989 tragedy
The scholarships, set up to pay tribute not only to the victims but also to their families, were awarded during a ceremony at the school on Monday.