
Hénia Ould-Hammou
Journalist
Hénia Ould-Hammou is a journalist with CBC Montreal. She previously completed an internship with La Presse after graduating from McGill University with a double major in political science and psychology. Hénia is interested in international and societal issues, soccer, politics and rap music. Send her an email at henia.ould-hammou@cbc.ca
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Roofs torn off after possible tornado hits Quebec's Eastern Townships
A powerful storm slammed into Danville in Quebec's Eastern Townships on Thursday, dumping between 50 and 100 millimetres of rain in less than 20 minutes.
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A Quebec toddler was found alive after a 4-day search. It's a rare outcome, police say
A three-year-old Montreal toddler was found alive and well in Ontario on Wednesday, 72 hours after she went missing. Police say it’s rare for a missing child to be found alive after such a long search period.
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School boards, staff slam Quebec for 'devastating' $570M budget shortfall
The Quebec government is under criticism for what school administrators are calling devastating cuts to the province's education system, which amount to $570 million less in funding for the upcoming school year.
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Fewer service disruptions expected in Quebec's health-care network this summer
Santé Québec, the Crown corporation that oversees the province's health-care network, announced on Tuesday morning that it expects fewer disruptions this summer compared to last year. But some areas remain under surveillance.
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Mother charged with child abandonment as search for missing Quebec toddler continues
Rachel-Ella Todd, 34, appeared at the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Que., courthouse via videoconference Tuesday morning. She's scheduled to return tomorrow in person.
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Montreal transit strike takes toll on shift workers, seniors
The STM strike, launched by maintenance workers last week, has been hitting atypical shift workers and seniors hard. Many have expressed their growing concern over the duration of the strike.
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These Gazan families came to Quebec for safety. Now, they face life without health coverage
Gazans who arrive in Canada receive three months of health-care coverage — a federal policy that some health-care professionals and Palestinians are calling on Quebec to extend.
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Montreal commuters frustrated, left with few options as STM strike disrupts service
Many night and early shift workers in Montreal were stranded on Monday morning after the STM reduced its Metro and bus service due to a strike by maintenance workers.
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Students, teachers urge Quebec to follow rest of Canada, get rid of finals worth 50%
Quebec is the only province in the country with ministerial exams that weigh 50 per cent of high school students' final grades. Some teachers and students have concerns over pressure, student vulnerability and limits on creativity.
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Quebec unveils measures to curb drug-smuggling drones in detention centres
Body scanners and fences around jail windows are among strategies that will be used by the provincial government to tighten security in detention centres after many drones have been spotted flying near windows to deliver drugs to inmates.
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