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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.
Here's why STM workers are on strike — and why negotiations could drag on
Maintenance workers are trying to renew their collective agreement that expired in January. The last time they struck a deal with Montreal's public transit authority, it took 170 meetings. So far, this time around, both sides have only met 75 times.
What you need to know about the STM strike
People who use Montreal's Metro and bus network are facing a major service scale back as a worker strike gets underway. Here's a breakdown of what to expect, including how to avoid inadvertently missing the last Metro ride within a service window.
Montreal police arrest 13 suspected of extorting restaurant owners for money
The alleged crimes include one in February where a restaurant’s glass facade was shot on Ste-Catherine Street West, near De Bleury Street. Another restaurant owned by the victims was also targeted, as was the residence of one of the co-owners, the SPVM says.
Marc Garneau, 1st Canadian astronaut in space, dead at 76
Former astronaut and cabinet minister Marc Garneau has died. He was 76.
Montreal market merchants hit with rent hikes, warn of rising prices
Outdoor markets are a staple of summer in Montreal — Jean-Talon, Atwater and Maisonneuve are popular for residents and tourists alike. But some market merchants are facing a steep rent hike this year, which they warn could lead to higher prices for customers.
Montreal commuters could soon tap cellphones to board public transit
Public transit riders in the Montreal area may soon be able to validate their fares using only their smartphones, as the region’s transit authority begins testing a new feature in the Chrono app.
New Montreal police street check policy praised by city, panned by advocacy groups
Montreal police unveiled a new street check policy Monday, and it’s already being praised as progress by the city but criticized by anti-racism advocates for its lack of clear consequences for officers who violate it.