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Motion to declare homelessness state of emergency fails to pass at Montreal council
MONTREAL — Montreal’s city council has voted down a motion brought by a pair of…
Sex abuse case: Judge orders seizure of homes belonging to billionaire Robert Miller
MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court judge has ordered the pretrial seizure of two Montreal-area…
Montreal mayor supports Polytechnique survivors’ call for complete assault weapon ban
MONTREAL — Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante is lending her support to a gun control advocacy…
Two more arrested in kidnapping, killing of Quebec cryptocurrency influencer
MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say two more people have been charged in connection with…
B.C. port union challenges constitutionality of labour minister’s back-to-work order
VANCOUVER — The union representing port supervisors in British Columbia is formally challenging the legal…
Canadians favour government intervention in Canada Post, port labour disputes: poll
OTTAWA — A new poll suggests Canadians are supportive of government intervention in the labour…
Some Canadian cities building temporary housing facilities to accommodate refugees
OTTAWA — A significant increase in the number of refugees and asylum seekers in Canada…
After stints in U.S. and Iceland, Leah Pais stoked to be back home with AFC Toronto
TORONTO — After playing soccer at three U.S. colleges and professionally in Iceland, Leah Pais…
Parole board ‘working’ to have Bernardo victims’ families attend hearing in-person
The Parole Board of Canada says it is now working to allow victims’ families to…
Columbus Crew’s Wilfried Nancy named Sigi Schmid MLS Coach of the Year
Wilfried Nancy has been voted the 2024 Sigi Schmid MLS Coach of the Year, becoming…
Canada out of Davis Cup after 2-0 quarterfinal loss to Germany
MÁLAGA — Canada was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup international men’s tennis…
Edmonton to host PWHL game between Toronto Sceptres, Ottawa Charge
EDMONTON — Edmonton will be the site of a Professional Women’s Hockey League neutral site…
CF Montreal signs defender Joel Waterman to three-year extension
MONTREAL — CF Montreal signed centre back Joel Waterman to a three-year contract extension through…
Athabasca, Courage, Glacier or Pol-R? Canadian Space Agency seeks name for moon rover
LONGUEUIL, Que. — Canada’s new lunar rover will head to the moon when it’s built,…
All premiers aligned on push for Canada to have bilateral trade deal with U.S.: Ford
TORONTO — All 13 provincial and territorial premiers are aligned on a push for the…
Young Quebecers care less than older people about being served in English: survey
MONTREAL — A survey conducted for Quebec’s language watchdog has found that young Quebecers are…
Montreal unveils 2025 budget with new spending for housing, homelessness
MONTREAL — The City of Montreal is promising to speed up construction permits, raise taxes…
Finnish star Ronja Savolainen wants to make an impact with Ottawa Charge
MONTREAL — Finnish star Ronja Savolainen wants her opponents to fear driving the net when…
Under-20 coach Cindy Tye named interim coach for upcoming Canada senior friendlies
Canadian under-20 coach Cindy Tye will serve as interim coach for Canada’s upcoming women’s friendlies…
CF Montreal names Wray as Director of Soccer, Saputo sons take on new roles
MONTREAL — CF Montreal announced a restructuring of their front office on Thursday. Corey Wray,…
Leading scorer Martinez a free agent after CF Montreal declines option
MONTREAL — CF Montréal will not exercise the contract options of nine players including leading…
Quebec fiscal update brings $2.1B in new spending, axes tax credit for older workers
QUÉBEC — Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard tabled an economic update on Thursday with $2.1…
Quebec auditor general says school system failing Indigenous students
MONTREAL — Quebec’s auditor general says the province’s Education Department has done little in the…
Petition by RFK Jr. fan prompts Montreal council to end water fluoridation
MONTREAL — Municipal officials have opted to end water fluoridation on the Island of Montreal…