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Punjabi-language theatre group offers pathway to pride for Parc-Ex immigrants
A group largely made up of first-time performers is preparing to bring the story of an Indian revolutionary to the stage at Montreal's La Sala Rossa, Saturday.
Residents of Notre-Dame Street encampment spared from eviction for another month
A Quebec Superior Court judge gave a 37-day extension to an injunction blocking the dismantlement of a homeless encampment on Notre-Dame Street East.
Lightning-induced fire destroys historic church in Saint-Ours, Que., shakes community
A powerful thunderstorm swept through Saint-Ours, Que., and surrounding areas Thursday, sparking a fire at the Église de l'Immaculée-Conception. Saint-Ours Mayor says it marks a painful loss for his residents.
STM maintenance workers say they might strike again if negotiations don't speed up
Workers employed by the Société de transport de Montréal say negotiations over their collective agreement are moving too slowly despite nine meetings presided by a Quebec-appointed mediator.
LaSalle College fined $30M for over-enrolling students in English-language programs
The private college received a letter from the Ministry of Higher Education at the end of June saying it owed $21,113,864 for enrolling 1,066 students over its quota for English-language programs. That fine is added to a pre-existing one for the same infraction, the year before.
Remembering iconic Montreal jazz drummer, bebop master Norman Marshall Villeneuve
Known for his musicality, mentorship and spirited passion, Norman Marshall Villeneuve died Wednesday at the age of 87. Starting behind the drums as a kid, Villeneuve kept the tempo for some of jazz's greatest musicians and helped usher in newer generations of talent.
Crumbling Montreal building slated for demolition forces 2nd evacuation this year
Firefighters evacuated tenants from a building in Montreal’s Plateau–Mont-Royal borough last week after an adjacent building was deemed close to collapse — again. The borough says it's now a matter of weeks before it finally comes down.
The Kanien'kehá:ka say a vast swath of Montreal's South Shore is theirs. They want their claim settled
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke says negotiations on a centuries-old land claim are moving too slowly. The area in question, about 97 square kilometres, extends beyond Kahnawà:ke's current borders.
Hope and fear among Iranian Montrealers as they brace for what's next
Iranian Canadians living in Montreal react to the escalation and potential end to the war as U.S. President Donald Trump talks about a ceasefire agreement being reached between Iran and Israel.
What to do in and around Montreal for National Indigenous Peoples Day
For nearly 30 years, the summer solstice has provided an opportunity to celebrate Indigenous arts, tradition and culture. Find out how people are celebrating in Montreal and beyond.