Antoni Nerestant

Journalist

Antoni Nerestant has been with CBC Montreal since 2015. He's worked as a video journalist, a sports reporter and a web writer, covering everything from Quebec provincial politics to the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

Latest from Antoni Nerestant

How to fight Quebec's toxic drug problem? A former user says change the conversation

The opioid crisis is deadly and complex. Advocates say dealing with it starts with an openness to ideas they've been pushing for years: ending the stigmatization of drug users and having a real conversation about decriminalizing simple drug possession.

Quebec toddler found alive and well after intensive 4-day search, police say

The three-year-old girl was found alive and well in Ontario on Wednesday, police announced during an evening news conference hours later. 

Overdose deaths in Quebec are on the rise, and the problem could get worse

Quebec's death toll from drug overdoses pales in comparison to other provinces. But many places in North America are experiencing drops in drug overdose deaths, while Quebec is trending in the wrong direction.

Protesters in Montreal show support for Gaza, denounce 'red lines crossed' by Israel

A large crowd gathered in downtown Montreal this weekend to show support for Gaza, denounce Israel's unrelenting bombing campaign and highlight what some of them describe as an intolerable solution in the enclave.

STM maintenance workers begin strike, disrupting commutes across Montreal

Maintenance workers with Montreal's transit authority began their strike on Monday. For countless people in and around Montreal, that means a disruption to their commutes and having to come up with a plan B.

Expect longer commutes, crowded buses and Metros if strike happens, STM says

Montreal's transit authority says a looming strike would be disruptive to people's commutes and that transit users should either find other ways to get around or be a little more patient and expect some delays.

Founder of Montreal's Housing Hotline seeks help to keep decades-long service running

In 1974, Arnold Bennett launched the Housing Hotline — a phone service that helps frustrated tenants in and around Montreal navigate disputes. Decades later, Bennett needs help to avoid shutting it down.

Family of Montreal man who died after police altercation sees similarities to George Floyd

A vigil in honour of 29-year-old Abisay Cruz took place on Sunday, the same day that marked the fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.

Fire forces Puvirnituq, Que., to declare state of emergency as water shortage continues

A state of emergency has been declared in Puvirnituq, Que., as the community faces an ongoing water shortage. The declaration comes after a house in the northern village was destroyed in a fire on Saturday afternoon.

Montreal mayoral candidate took in illegal security deposit from tenant renting her home

The listing for a property owned by Soraya Martinez Ferrada, a candidate to become Montreal's next mayor, included a security deposit and a cleaning fee. Both stipulations violate Quebec law.