Montreal police chief says change will take time amid racism allegations
For over a decade, residents of Montreal North have expressed discontent with the city’s police force over concerns about racial profiling and discrimination.
Rachel Morgan
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Quebec health officials confirm 2nd Montreal cat with raccoon rabies
Quebec health officials say three more people have received emergency preventative treatment after possible rabies exposure.
Montreal man charged after alleged death threats made against Carney
Marc Porlier, 51, was arrested and charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, RCMP announced Monday.
Quebec lettuce growers operating at a loss amid U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak
Approximately half of lettuce grown in Quebec is exported to the U.S, but stock is not being purchased.
RCMP recover nearly 400 vehicles in ‘coordinated’ anti-fraud pilot program
Project NoCargo targets transnational organized crime networks using fake or stolen credentials to purchase vehicles insurance policies, a press release states.
Quebec psychiatrists call for a dedicated mental health minister
The president of the province's psychiatrists' association says a minister of mental health would coordinate action across different levels of government.
Former Iranian conscripts seeking asylum in Canada fear deportation
An immigration lawyer says many Iranian men in Canada are facing deportation for having formerly served in the Iranian military as a conscript.
‘Feverish optimism’ as borough commits to revitalizing Montreal’s Chinatown
Ville-Marie borough said it will be stepping up efforts to revitalize Montreal’s Chinatown, starting with the deployment of a cleaning crew and the creation of a local alliance.
Cat with rabies prompts 3 people to receive emergency treatment in Montreal area
The Montérégie Public Health Department confirmed to Global News that three people have received what is known as post-exposure prophylaxis after exposure to a cat with rabies.
Trio charged after meth lab dismantled, 4 million tablets seized
Three people are facing charges related to the production and trafficking of drugs following an investigation that saw a secret meth lab dismantled last year.
Strict bag policy among new changes at Osheaga fest. Here’s what you need to know
Osheaga will take place at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal from July 31 to Aug. 2, 2026, and will feature an eclectic mix of performers, including Tate McRae, Lorde and Wolf Parade.
Breach of systems at Montreal borough prompts investigation into possible data theft
Operations have been affected since Thursday, according to a post on social media from the Anjou borough. Telephone services have also been jeopardized.
Prioritize buying local produce as cyclosporiasis cases rise: Quebec Health Ministry
Between May 1 and July 21, the province recorded 140 cases of cyclosporiasis, compared with just 40 in the same time period in 2025.
Cases of cyclosporiasis deserve attention but shouldn’t alarm, says Quebec doctor
A Quebec doctor says health-care professionals would be 'optimistically naive' to believe cases of cyclosporiasis won’t keep increasing, but there is no reason for alarm.
9 Quebecers share $25M Lotto Max jackpot winnings
Eight people from Laval and one person from the Laurentides purchased the 10 Formule groupe shares from a Chomedey convenience store.
Suspect vehicle connected to Niagara Falls shooting recovered in Quebec
Police believe this is the third vehicle used by two suspects to flee the scene of the shooting. Officers previously recovered a White Nissan Rogue and a Mazda CX5.
Cyclist dies following collision with car in downtown Montreal
The collision occurred on the evening of July 16 at an intersection near Jos Montferrand Park in Montreal’s Sainte-Marie neighbourhood.
Possible tornado causes ‘significant’ damage in Quebec’s Laurentians
Environment Canada meteorologist Dominic Martel said an investigation is underway, but he is 'pretty certain' the storm consisted of a tornado.
Quebec lab making fake passports, birth certificates dismantled: police
A Montreal laboratory used to manufacture counterfeit documents was dismantled earlier this month, Quebec provincial police said Tuesday.
Investigation underway after man’s body recovered from Quebec lake
Quebec provincial police recovered the body of a man in his 20s who drowned in Lake of Two Mountains, just south of Montreal Sunday, a police spokesperson confirmed.
New trial ordered for Quebec man who spent 33 years in prison for 4 murders
Federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser said he found reasonable grounds to believe there may have been a miscarriage of justice in the case of Daniel Jolivet.
Quebec rail bypass approved 13 years after deadly Lac-Mégantic derailment
The project includes 12.5 kilometres of new tracks that would reroute trains around Lac-Mégantic Que., instead of directly through its core.
Open-air fire ban lifted in many parts of Quebec
The province’s wildfire prevention agency, SOPFEU, announced Monday night that a fire ban affecting nearly the entire province was being lifted.
Search for man who jumped into the St. Lawrence in Montreal continues into second day
An operation is underway after a person is believed to have drowned in the St. Lawrence River in Montreal’s Old Port area, police said.
Heat, humidity return to Ontario while Manitoba shatters temperature records
Environment Canada has issued heat warnings across the majority of Ontario as well as southern Manitoba and parts of Saskatchewan.
Operations resume following major train derailment north of Montreal
CN Rail said trains will pass through Repentigny, Que., at slower speeds and qualified inspections will take place following a major derailment Sunday afternoon.
Quebec coroner investigating deaths of 2 people pulled from Lachine Canal
A joint search was conducted by local firefighters and the Canadian Coast Guard. Paramedics attempted life-saving measures before the patients were transferred to hospital.
Police watchdog seeks witnesses in fatal Montreal shooting of officer, civilian
The Bureau of Independent Investigations (BEI) is setting up a command post at the corner Courtrai Avenue and Décarie Boulevard between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday.
45-car train derails north of Montreal, investigation underway
Officials say no one was injured in the derailment and no leaks or injuries were reported. Residents have since been allowed to return to their homes.
Two young adults pulled from Montreal’s Lachine Canal
Two people were taken to hospital in critical condition after being pulled from Montreal’s Lachine Canal late Saturday night. Officials say one fell in and the other tried to help.
Montreal man appearing as fitness instructor faces trafficking charges: police
A Montreal man alleged to have posed as a women’s fitness instructor is facing multiple sex trafficking charges following a joint investigation by police in Ontario and Quebec.
Extreme heat, flooding pose safety concerns for Canada Day celebrations
As communities across Canada prepare for Canada Day, extreme heat and flooding are proving logistically challenging for typical celebrations like fireworks.
Man dies following armed assault near Montreal’s Chinatown
A man who was assaulted Monday morning in the Ville-Marie borough has died of his injuries, Montreal police say.
Spain police arrest one of Canada’s most wanted fugitives, police confirm
Boivin will face charges of gangsterism, aggravated assault, kidnapping, abduction, breaking and entering, arms trafficking and substance trafficking.
6-year-old dies after found unconscious in Quebec City swimming pool
Police say they were called to a pool in the Charlesbourg area shortly before 8:30 p.m. Thursday evening after a child was found unconscious in a swimming pool.
Civilian killed in Montreal shooting ‘died a hero,’ son says at funeral
Montreal’s Jewish community is grieving and angry following the death of Michel Mizrahi during a shootout in front of a hotel in the city’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood Monday.
No English debate ahead of Quebec election as some party leaders decline invite
An English-language debate before the fall Quebec provincial election will not go forward after two of the province’s five major party leaders said they would not participate.
Montreal shooting suspect identified as 25-year-old Alberta man
RCMP sent a bulletin to multiple police agencies across the country warning about possible copycats in other cities after a 104-page manifesto was traced back to Alberta.
Alto rail project must stop, eastern Ontario residents say
Residents of Eastern Ontario say they are feeling “betrayed” after the federal government announced it would consider a high-speed rail stop in Kingston, Ont.
Black Montreal public servants call for concrete action to fight systemic racism
Black public servants working for the city of Montreal are joining a growing chorus calling for major reforms to crack down on systemic racism.
Robbery suspect steals cop car, triggers lengthy chase: Montreal police
A 28-year-old man is facing charges after a Montreal cop car was stolen, prompting a chase that spanned nearly 60 kilometres across the city.
Business leaders rally to support Montreal’s bid for defence bank
Montreal’s business community is moving forward with plans to convert a downtown project to house the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank in an effort to 'stay in the race.'
Quebec residents charged in major southwestern Ontario auto theft bust
Halton police have arrested five people and are searching for a sixth. The group is alleged to be connected to more than a dozen auto thefts in southwestern Ontario.
Auto theft ring tied to Hells Angels dismantled in Quebec: police
A multi-agency operation has dismantled a vehicle theft ring believed to be linked to the Hells Angels, Montreal police said.
Man, 73, dies in Montreal apartment fire, arson unit investigating
Despite attempts to resuscitate, a 73-year-old man has died following a fire at a Montreal apartment early Tuesday morning.
Toronto sees ‘alarming’ rise in distraction thefts, 2 women face robbery charges
Two women are facing charges following an investigation into a February distraction theft and police say there may be more victims.
Montreal rabbi says temple service will continue despite attempted arson
Officers responded to a place of worship at Sherbrooke Street and Wood Avenue shortly after midnight Friday morning following an attempted arson. One man has been arrested.
Police look for 3 men after mock beheading of Quebec labour minister
Montreal police are seeking assistance in identifying three men who allegedly performed a mock execution of Labour Minister Jean Boulet during a May Day rally last month.
Quebec men among those arrested after Ontario police disrupt auto theft networks
Four men are facing dozens of criminal charges following two separate auto theft investigations by the Halton Regional Police Service.
4 teens facing murder charges after stabbing at Montreal North Walmart
Four teens have been arrested following the stabbing death of a 22-year-old man at a Walmart in Montreal North on Tuesday. They are scheduled to appear in court Thursday afternoon.