Annabelle Olivier

Journalist

Annabelle Olivier is a digital journalist at CBC Montreal. She previously worked at Global News as an online producer. You can reach her at anne.isabelle.olivier@cbc.ca.

Latest from Annabelle Olivier

First Nations chiefs criticize Quebec's 3rd link proposal over lack of consultation

Four regional First Nations chiefs say they were not properly consulted about the latest plan for the third link. The proposed corridor for the project linking Quebec City to Lévis appears to run through federal land that Indigenous communities have identified for development.

Quebecers are in for a hotter-than-average summer, Environment Canada forecasts

Quebec is likely to see a warmer summer than average this year, but with climate change, increased heat can come with its set of challenges.

Montreal supervised drug site says forced move under proposed Quebec law could cost $6.6M

Maison Benoît-Labre, a supervised drug consumption site in Montreal, said a change of location to comply with Bill 103 would cost an estimated $6.6 million.

With school out, more kids are food insecure. These Montreal groups step in to fill gaps

With the end of the school year nearing, some kids become more vulnerable when it comes to food security. Some Montreal organizations are stepping up to meet those needs.

Quebec premier calls new Trump tariff threats on steel and aluminum 'completely unjustified'

Quebec Premier François Legault said he is monitoring the situation after U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention to double the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent next Wednesday. 

Turtle taxi service seeks Quebec volunteers to transport injured reptiles to rehab

Habitat loss and collisions with vehicles are putting significant pressure on the population of turtles in Quebec, but a unique taxi service has been put in place to give them a fighting chance.

Quebec's clay-rich soil raises landslide risk — even with no significant slope

A landslide that swallowed a home and left a 300-metre crater in the middle of a rural road in central Quebec has left many wondering how it could have happened. 

School year ends early in Puvirnituq, Que., amid state of emergency over water shortage

The Kativik Ilisarniliriniq school board announced the closure of two schools in Puvirnituq, Que., effective Tuesday, as the northern community continues to deal with a months-long water crisis.

Groups cut ties with Fierté Montréal, say organization no longer represents them

In an open letter obtained by CBC, 10 organizations representing queer and lesbian groups in Quebec, say Fierté Montréal has lost its way and some of its practices are unacceptable.

Truck driver in Laval, Que., crash that killed 4 gets 10-year sentence

Jagmeet Grewal, 58, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for causing the deaths of four people in a pileup on Highway 440 in August 2019. The truck driver was illegally driving his truck when he plowed into motorists stuck in a traffic jam at nearly 100 kilometers per hour.