Montreal police chief says he has experienced racial profiling from both sides
Montreal police Chief Fady Dagher says he has experienced racial profiling from both sides as a victim and as a perpetrator.
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Former RCMP officer alleges racial profiling by Quebec police in complaints
The former officer is filing complaints to the province's police ethics and human rights commissions over the alleged actions of Quebec provincial police and Longueuil police.
CF Montréal makes major splash, signing Chilean great Alexis Sanchez
CF Montréal has made a major splash, signing Chilean legend Alexis Sanchez through the abbreviated 2027 Major League Soccer sprint season on Tuesday.
Montreal police chief offers new details on dismantling of Montreal-Nord patrol unit
Police dismantled the unit in June after allegations of racist conduct by some officers, including claims that officers cut the hair of racialized citizens and kept it as trophies.
Quebec premier open to allowing US wines on store shelves, with conditions
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette says she's open to allowing US wines to return to liquor store shelves, but not at any price.
Montreal LGBTQ+ community sees competing Pride parades
Marc Venne, 72, said he attended the very first Montreal Pride parade 20 years ago. In recent years, he said he has noticed a rise in homophobia.
Here are major reports, inquiries and lawsuits into police racism in Quebec
Many residents say there have been long-standing allegations and concerns about police brutality and racism affecting neighbourhoods in the city.
New York jury convicts father of murder in death of nine-year-old Montreal girl
A New York jury has found a 46-year-old man guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his nine-year-old daughter from Montreal.
Five things to know Montreal police chief’s video message about racism allegations
Local residents in a multicultural neighbourhood in Montreal may not be the only ones looking for answers about a scandal at their local police station.
Brutality, racism allegations deepen trust gap after years of complaints in Montreal
More than a decade after the meeting with the police commander, questions remains as to whether Montreal police did enough to address the allegations.
Fierté Montréal Pride parade takes over downtown after week of celebrations
Fierté Montréal is holding its 20th parade, where thousands gathered to watch the festivities, with security increased after the deadly attack at Berlin Pride in July.
Quebec group leads 16-day shoreline cleanup
Morissette grew tired of the "doom and gloom" of passively describing the impact of pollution on whales, turtles and the rest of the wildlife inhabiting the St. Lawrence River.
Alexander, Philpot lift Alouettes to dominant win
Davis Alexander knows the Montreal Alouettes sent a message to the rest of the CFL.
Als face injury troubles on defence as Elks visit
It was expected given the absence of key players in practice, but the Alouettes' roster released Friday morning confirmed what was feared: a reshaped Montreal defence will have to slow down the Edmonton Elks at Molson Stadium.
Researchers confirm a tornado touched down in Repentigny, Que. on Aug. 2
Researchers have confirmed that a storm that damaged trees and buildings in a suburb north of Montreal on Sunday was in fact a tornado.
Prosecution rests in trial of man accused of killing his nine-year-old daughter
The prosecution wrapped up its case against a man charged with second-degree murder in the death of his daughter with a five-hour video.
Researchers tracking whether contagious catfish cancer in Quebec has spread to N.B.
Scott Young has come across brown bullhead catfish with dark spots for much of his four-decade fishing career across New Brunswick’s lakes and rivers.
Montreal-area home sales fall 10% in July amid ‘adjustment phase’: real estate board
Montreal-area home sales fell 10 per cent in July from a year earlier, while prices rose across all property types, Quebec's real estate board says.
Lightning sparked dozens of wildfires in Quebec in July
Quebec recorded above-average wildfire activity in July, with lightning sparking more than 40 per cent of fires, the province's wildfire protection agency says.
Girl’s phone stopped being used hours before her father reported she was missing
Luciano Frattolin is charged with second-degree murder and the concealment of a human corpse in the death of Melina Frattolin, who lived in Montreal.
Montreal Alouettes look to even the score versus Edmonton Elks
It's a chance for Davis Alexander and the Alouettes to get even when Montreal (7-1) hosts Edmonton (6-2) on Saturday afternoon at Molson Stadium.
Meal kit company Goodfood seeks creditor protection, may sell business
The Montreal-based meal kit company says it took the first step toward shielding itself from creditors owed money by filing an application with the Superior Court of Quebec.
Mother texted father repeatedly on night Montreal girl was reported missing
Luciano Frattolin is charged with second-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse in the death of Melina Frattolin, who lived in Montreal.
Town in Quebec’s Laurentians declares state of emergency after heavy rainfall
A municipality in Quebec's Laurentians region has declared a local state of emergency after heavy rainfall left some roads impassable.
Repeated flooding, few answers drive Montreal West Island residents to demand action
Environment Canada said about 150 millimetres of rain fell over parts of western Montreal and the South Shore within hours in the June storm.
Montreal self-serve bakery vandalized again as anti-tech message left
It was the second time in less than three months the Saint-Denis Street location of the Mamie Clafoutis bakery chain had been targeted.
Fire at kosher restaurant in Montreal being investigated as arson: police
Police said all hypotheses remain on the table, but investigators have not determined a motive and are not treating it as a hate crime at this stage.
Alexander, Alouettes roll past winless Redblacks 34-13
Jake Maier had a decent outing finishing 34-for 41 for 311 yards and one interception but it’s tough to compete when you’re unable to convert in the red zone.
New York State Police used Google Maps app data in probe of death of Montreal girl
Luciano Frattolin is charged with second-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse in the death of Melina Frattolin, who lived in Montreal.
Raptors to host games in Quebec City, Vancouver
The Toronto Raptors will host games in Quebec City and Vancouver as part of their NBA pre-season.
New York police testify about discovery of nine-year-old Montreal girl’s body
A New York State Police sergeant has testified about how officers discovered the body of a nine-year-old Montreal girl submerged in shallow, muddy water last summer.
Former judge recommends Hydro-Québec waive unpaid bills in Indigenous communities
In 2024, Hydro-Québec mandated former Quebec Superior Court justice François Rolland to study bill collection practices in certain Indigenous communities.
Five police officers suspended after 2018 Montreal police chase
The tribunal concluded the officers should not have pursued the suspect who was driving with a suspended licence due to the risks to the public of continuing the chase.
Quebec paramedics reach tentative deal with province after years without contract
The workers include more than 1,000 paramedics who work for Urgences-santé, the public ambulance service serving Montreal and Laval.
Montreal SPCA urges end to rental rules that bar pets as abandoned animal tally rises
Canada Day in Montreal has traditionally been synonymous with moving day, as junk piles up on street corners, and abandoned animals show up in droves at the SPCA.
Tre Ford leads Tiger-Cats into Montreal
Nearly two months after opening the season against one another, the Montreal Alouettes and Hamilton Tiger-Cats meet again Sunday at Percival Molson Stadium with plenty having changed for both teams.
Quebec obstetricians and gynecologists association head to court over pay gap
Quebec's obstetricians and gynecologists have filed a legal challenge against the medical specialists federation over what they call a persistent gender-related pay gap.
Jury hears tape of New York police search for murdered Montreal girl
A New York jury heard a three-hour recording Friday that was captured in a police cruiser last July as officers searched for a missing nine-year-old Montreal girl.
Jury in New York trial hears girl’s body was found through father’s phone location
Luciano Frattolin, 46, is charged with second-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse in the death of his daughter, Melina Frattolin.
Als can clinch season series with win over Ticats
Davis Alexander and the Montreal Alouettes can really help themselves Sunday night.
Federal agency links Quebec train derailment in December to temperature swings
A Federal agency has linked a Northern Quebec train derailment in December to temperature swings and the earlier passage of another train with a wheel defect.
9 premiers agree to lift interprovincial trade barriers on alcohol products
Under a new deal, the premiers say they are updating rules to allow more Canadian brewers and distillers to sell alcohol directly to Canadians outside of their home provinces.
Six Marineland belugas now swimming in new U.S. homes
Marineland and a consortium of U.S. aquariums helped move the first batch of whales in a long, complex process that began Monday afternoon at the closed tourist attraction.
Police stopped 21-year-old driver for driving at 208 km/h on Quebec highway
Quebec provincial police say they stopped a 21-year-old man who was driving at more than twice the speed limit on a highway in Laval, a city north of Montreal.
‘Still makes me sad’: Memories of devastating Saguenay flood 30 years on
Thirty years after the Saguenay flood forced her to flee her home with her three young children, France Roy says the memories are still vivid.
Montreal Canadiens add Lalonde to coaching staff
The Montreal Canadiens have hired Derek Lalonde as an associate coach, the team announced Monday.
Students of Montreal college to protest after provincial permit suspension
Some students of Collège supérieur de Montréal were weeks away from graduation when they learned they would not be able to complete their studies as planned.
Alouettes down Stampeders 38-32 in CFL
A CFL record for quarterback Davis Alexander and another Calgary Stampeders comeback that fell short were the themes of the Montreal Alouettes' 38-32 win on Saturday.
Stampeders, Alouettes clash in CFL rematch
Cue the CFL season's second instalment of Philpot brotherly love shoved to the sidelines when the Calgary Stampeders host the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday.
Quebec government approves interior renovation for Montreal’s Olympic Stadium
The announcement comes as construction to replace the Big O's troubled roof — and make it permanent rather than retractable — is already underway.