Latest from Cassandra Yanez-Leyton
No return date in sight for Montreal tenants evacuated when building next door partially collapsed
The City of Montreal issued a demolition order about a year ago for a building in the Mile End neighbourhood, but part of its wall collapsed earlier this month and crushed the entrance of the building next door. One week later, the precarious building still stands, while neighbouring tenants scramble for alternative accommodation.
Quebec liqueur company caught in crossfire of U.S. alcohol ban
A Laval-based company has found itself in the crossfire of the SAQ's ban on American alcohol due to its U.S.-based operations. The founder says he's hoping a compromise with the Quebec liquor board can be reached.
Quebec calls off meeting with Blainville mayor on toxic waste dump expansion
The Quebec government is backing out of a meeting with the mayor of Blainville, Que., to discuss the expansion of a hazardous waste dump by American company Stablex, citing the mayor's "change in direction regarding the topics she wanted to address."
Quebec energy board hikes rates by 3.6%, trumping the government's cap
Quebec's energy board announced that residential Hydro-Québec clients will see the same 3.6 per cent rate increase as its commercial clients, despite a three per cent cap promised by the premier last year.
Longueuil police arrest elementary school teacher for child luring
Police arrested 37-year-old Kyle Le Huquet on Feb. 27, after a minor from the United Kingdom reported him through Cybertip.ca. Police believe there could be more victims.
Quebec greenlights first steps of tramway project in eastern Montreal
Quebec Transport Minister Geneviève Guilbault is announcing a new tramway project that would replace the contentious REM de l'Est.
Quebec investing up to $50M in loans to companies in counter measures to U.S. tariffs
Quebec will provide local companies up to $50 million in liquidity loans for 12 months to help them survive and reposition themselves to be less dependent on trade with the United States.
Quebec premier orders independent public inquiry into SAAQclic fiasco
The premier said he asked Quebec's secretary general to prepare a decree launching the inquiry as soon as possible, to shed light on the responsibility borne by players both at the administrative and political levels.
Quebec announces cap on international post-secondary students
The Immigration Ministry published the maximum number of applications it will process this year from new international students. The quotas mostly target private college admissions.
Quebec transport minister launches internal investigation into SAAQclic
Transport Minister Geneviève Guilbault has asked her own department to launch an internal investigation after a report found $500 million in cost overruns, and problems with transparency about the issues facing the new system.