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McGill faculty challenge Quebec's Bill 89, arguing it violates constitutional right to strike
Four McGill University faculty associations representing more than 500 academics have filed a court challenge against Quebec’s Bill 89, arguing the provincial legislation violates the constitutional right to strike.
Jeannie Arsenault, heart of Montreal's Hillbilly Night, leaves lasting musical legacy
Jeannie Arsenault, a beloved fixture of Montreal’s Hillbilly Night since the mid-1970s, helped keep the tradition of bluegrass and traditional country music alive with her harmonies, guitar playing and warm presence. She died last week at the age of 81.
Montreal sees troubling increase in teens accused of homicide
Prosecutors and defence lawyers in Montreal are calling attention to the rising number of young people accused of homicide.
Montreal wants to build dense, walkable neighbourhoods. Can it deliver?
Montreal is planning dense, walkable neighbourhoods to tackle the housing and climate crises, but the plans face delays, rising costs and resistance. Major projects like Bridge-Bonaventure aim to transform the city, but red tape and financing stand in the way.
Should Quebec require landlords to keep apartments cool during summer?
In Quebec, there are rules about minimum temperatures inside apartment units during the colder months, but there aren't any about maximum temperatures in the summer.
Nearly 2,000 households in need of new home as Quebec's moving day nears
With Quebec’s moving day fast approaching, more than 2,000 households across the province are still searching for housing — 320 more than at the same time last year.
Spate of drownings in Quebec prompts urgent calls for water safety, vigilance
Recreational and sport swimming are the leading causes of drowning in Quebec. And in half of those cases, the person was alone when it happened, according to the Quebec Lifesaving Society.
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.
Montreal smashes cycling records during public transit strike
Montreal’s transit strike has left some commuters stranded, but others took matters into their own hands — and feet — setting new records for the number of cyclists and Bixi users taking to the streets.
American tourism to Quebec may have dipped, but visitors are still coming — apologetically
Fewer Americans are travelling to Canada this year, but Quebec tourism officials say the dip is modest, and overall, things are looking up for the province despite the ongoing tensions with the U.S. president.