McGill University says pro-Palestinian demonstrators 'refuse' to collaborate, encampment violates policies
McGill University says the growing encampment on its lower field in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza violates its policies.
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Recycle your wine bottles and watch them transform into bridges, sidewalks
In a time of push for bigger and better infrastructure, Quebec researchers are working toward an environmentally friendly way to build bridges and construct sidewalks.
5-alarm fire forces evacuation of Montreal home for women at risk
About 150 Montreal firefighters put out a blaze at a home for women at risk in the Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie borough.
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Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime through to Madrid fourth round after Mensik retires
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Canada's oldest hat store still going strong after 90 years
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Teachers union joins bid to have Supreme Court rule on Quebec religious symbols ban
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Quebec to invest $603 million to protect the French language
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Quebec eyes new bill to force online streaming giants to show more francophone content
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Students vow to 'stand their ground,' show solidarity with Palestinians at McGill encampment
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SAQ to cull spirits from shelves as local distillers struggle
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Woman in her 60s dies after residential fire west of Montreal
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Quebec singing star and cultural icon Jean-Pierre Ferland dies at 89
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Service helping victims of domestic violence move out seeks volunteers
An emergency moving service for victims of domestic violence says it is trying to keep up with demand. Shelter Movers Montreal's goal is to get victims out of their homes before the abuse escalates.
Montreal comic book artists claim Marvel abusing legal system in copyright battle
Montreal comic book artists Ben and Ray Lai claim Marvel and Disney are abusing the legal process in the Lai brothers' copyright infringement suit against the industry giants.
'There's really no justice': Quebec mother, daughter speak out after man gets house arrest for years of abuse
A mother and daughter are speaking out after a Quebec man was sentenced to house arrest for years of domestic abuse. They were both physically assaulted by the mother's ex-partner and say the offender got off with another light sentence.
Quebec nurse had to clean up after husband's death in Montreal hospital
On a night she should have been mourning, a nurse from Quebec's Laurentians region says she was forced to clean up her husband after he died at a hospital in Montreal.
Montreal company providing fruit-to-office solution for a healthy snack
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Iconic ninth floor Eaton Centre restaurant set to reopen in May
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A couple is breathing a sigh of relief after winning the right to stay in their Verdun apartment.
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The office of Quebec Housing Minister France-Élaine Duranceau prefers to openly ignore journalists' requests.
Verdun Airbnb listing taken down amid complaints, fines and frustration from neighbours
An Airbnb in Montreal's Verdun borough was the source of much frustration from neighbours who say there were constant parties at the location. It has been taken down from the app, but housing advocates remain upset about short-term rentals.
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Geneviève Biron named head of Santé Québec
Manager Geneviève Biron has been named the first head of the government corporation Santé Québec. Minister of Health and Social Services Christian Dubé made the announcement Monday afternoon in Quebec City.
Cancer groups call on Sante Quebec to appoint a cancer officer
With the number of Quebecers diagnosed with cancer on the rise, several groups dedicated to the fight against cancer are urging the provincial government to set up an action plan with measurable objectives and dedicated funding.
Héma-Québec soon to be the only distributor of human tissues in the province
In addition to having a monopoly on blood products in the province, Héma-Québec will soon be the sole distributor of human tissues for all Quebec hospitals.
Quebec Health Department reports 28 cases of eye damage linked to solar eclipse
Quebec's Health Department says it has received 28 reports of eye damage related to the April 8 total solar eclipse that passed over southern parts of the province.
Protesters demand Lachine Hospital intensive care unit reopen
Staff and community members gathered on Saturday to protest outside of the Lachine Hospital, saying an intensive care unit is desperately needed.
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Hundreds gather in Montreal critical of Quebec's environmental record
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Quebec to invest $4.4 million for biodiversity in marine protected areas
Quebec will invest $4.48 million into the St. Lawrence Action Fund to restore and enhance biodiversity in marine protected areas.
Northvolt CEO says company is moving forward in Quebec, 'surprised' by pushback
Northvolt said it's moving forward as it presented the next steps for building its mega-battery plant on the South Shore of Montreal Wednesday.
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