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Montreal man on the hook for thousands of dollars after a feature on his Tesla caused an accident

A Montreal man is warning Tesla drivers about using the Smart Summon feature after his vehicle hit another in a parking lot.

Sandy Beach in Hudson, Que. closed for the summer

The town of Hudson, Que. has closed Sandy Beach for the summer, just as the weather is starting to be warm enough to enjoy it.

Quebec police hand out hundreds of tickets to Hells Angels and other bikers before 'first run' meeting

Quebec provincial police handed out hundreds of fines to Hells Angels members and other supporting motorcycle clubs who met for their 'first run' in a small town near Sherbrooke, Que.

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According to a lost-and-found record by the ride-sharing company, Montrealers are more likely than anyone else in the province to leave items behind in their Ubers. A sword was one of the weirdest, according to the company. (pexels.com)

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HOUSING

Couple wins right to stay in Verdun apartment despite building being converted to supervised housing

A couple is breathing a sigh of relief after winning the right to stay in their Verdun apartment.

'Do I ghost her again?': Quebec minister's office ignores questions on housing as a human right

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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Quebec police officer anonymously donates kidney, changes schoolteacher's life

A police officer on Montreal's South Shore anonymously donated a kidney that wound up drastically changing the life of a schoolteacher living on dialysis.

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.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

Despite shift to EVs, number of gas-powered cars on Quebec roads hits record high

The province has been pushing drivers to make the switch to electric vehicles (EVs) but it appears Quebecers aren't buying in. The latest numbers from the SAAQ show that the number of gas-powered vehicles hit a record high in 2023.

Quebec announces $59.5 million to protect caribou

Quebec Environment Minister Benoit Charette has announced plans to invest $59.5 million to implement projects to protect caribou, which are heavily disturbed by human activity, and is launching regional consultations in Charlevoix and Gaspésie.

Montreal to hire professional shooters to deal with east-end deer overpopulation

The City of Montreal plans to hire marksmen to deal with the overpopulation of white-tailed deer in the island's east end.

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Bodies recovered in Mexico likely 2 Australians, 1 American who went missing: officials

Three bodies recovered in an area of Baja California are likely to be those of the two Australians and an American who went missing last weekend during a camping and surfing trip, the state prosecutor’s office said Saturday.

Pastrnak scores winner, Bruins down Leafs 2-1 in overtime in Game 7

Sheldon Keefe told his players hockey history would remember them one way or another.

Madonna's biggest-ever concert transforms Rio's Copacabana beach into a massive dance floor

Madonna put on a free concert on Copacabana beach Saturday night, turning Rio de Janeiro's vast stretch of sand into an enormous dance floor teeming with a multitude of her fans.

What a judge's gag order on Trump means in his hush money case

A gag order bars Trump from commenting publicly on witnesses, jurors and some others connected to the matter. The New York judge already has found that Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, repeatedly violated the order, fined him US$9,000 and warning that jail could follow if he doesn't comply.

No proof man lied to brother about number of kittens born in litter, B.C. tribunal rules

A man was denied a $5,000 payout from his brother after a B.C. tribunal dismissed his claim disputing how many kittens were born in a litter.

Trudeau 'absolutely' best person to lead the Liberals in next election: LeBlanc says

Cabinet minister Dominic LeBlanc insists he's not planning a leadership campaign to head the Liberal party, should current leader and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resign, seemingly quashing rumours he's planning to make a move for his boss' job.

Bombarded with spam texts? Stats show the problem is getting worse in Canada

In particular, messages that involve phishing — an attack where a scammer tries to trick the recipient into clicking a malicious link, downloading malware or sharing sensitive information — are on the rise.

The American paradox of protest: Celebrated and condemned, welcomed and muzzled

Americans cherish the right to assemble, to speak out, to petition for the redress of grievances. It's enshrined in the first of the constitutional amendments. They laud social actions of the past and recognize the advances toward equality that previous generations made, often at risk of life and limb. But those same activities can produce anger and outright opposition when life's routines are interrupted, and wariness that those speaking out are outsiders looking to sow chaos and influence impressionable minds.

King Charles III’s openness about cancer has helped him connect with people in year after coronation

King Charles III's decision to be open about his cancer diagnosis has helped the new monarch connect with the people of Britain and strengthened the monarchy in the year since his dazzling coronation at Westminster Abbey.