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

Latest from Hénia Ould-Hammou

What's the hype about Ivan Demidov, the Canadiens recruit making his NHL debut?

The Montreal Canadiens' new Russian star Ivan Demidov has been the talk of the town since he was signed last week. So, what's all the hype about?

Montreal artist cancels U.S. tour over visa policies targeting his gender identity

Montreal-based singer-songwriter Bells Larsen cancelled his upcoming U.S. tour after finding out new U.S. policies mean border officials might not accept his travel documents.

Quebec Native Friendship Centre in Wendake temporarily closed after major fire

A fire broke out on Friday evening at the Quebec Native Friendship Centre in Wendake, forcing the organization to temporarily close its building.

Quebec minister's office vandalized after province authorizes expansion of toxic waste dump

Two weeks after Quebec passed legislation that forces the City of Blainville to sell a parcel of land to Stablex, a private company that treats and buries toxic waste, the constituency office of Natural Resources Minister Maïté Blanchette Vézina was vandalized.

Montreal police arrest 7 suspects with alleged ties to Italian Mafia

Six men, aged 34 to 59, and a 44-year-old woman were arrested by Montreal police on Wednesday morning, in the final phase of the Americano Project. The seven suspects have alleged connections to an Italian Mafia clan.

Montreal's Festival sur le Canal cancelled this year after 17 editions showcasing local talent

The Festival sur le Canal, an annual event along the banks of the Lachine Canal, has been cancelled this year due to lack of funding. Co-founder Carl Comeau blames rising production costs and the amount of paperwork required to secure funding.

Montreal to make $36M accessible to small businesses to soften blow of U.S. tariffs

On Wednesday afternoon, the City of Montreal announced new measures to help small and medium-sized businesses deal with Trump's tariffs. But opposition at Montreal's city hall describes them as "recycled envelopes."

Quebec cuts all funding to Montreal organization that helps young Anglos find work

Youth Employment Services, a Montreal community organization that helps young Anglophones find work, says it will stop receiving funding from the Quebec government in June.

Tech problems causing check-in, security delays at Montreal's Trudeau airport

Montreal's Trudeau International Airport experienced connectivity problems Tuesday morning which are affecting several systems and slowing down airport operations.

More seal pups on Quebec beaches fuelling surge in illegal interactions

The Quebec Marine Mammal Emergency Response Network has been receiving more calls than usual about harmful actions committed against seal pups, with many people unaware of the rules in place to protect the animals.