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Bail date set for 3 Quebec men accused of facilitating a terrorist activity
The men facing terrorism-related charges and firearms offences will appear in court for a bail hearing next week. A fourth man facing charges related to weapons possession was released on bail on Monday on a $40,000 bond.
Man accused of facilitating terrorism used quarry outside Quebec City for target practice
One of the men accused of creating an anti-government militia appears to have used a commercial sand quarry in the Quebec City area as a makeshift firing range, according to a CBC visual investigation.
Man accused of running Canada's largest grandparent scam network arrested in Quebec
Gareth West, the alleged leader of a network of grandparent scammers accused of defrauding $30 million from American seniors, has been arrested.
Quebec mother accused of abandoning toddler testifies at bail hearing
The mother, who cannot be identified due to a publication ban that protects the identity of her daughter, appeared in court wearing a grey sweatshirt with braided hair. She was handcuffed because she remains detained.
New charge laid against Quebec mother accused of abandoning toddler last month
The mother, who cannot be identified because of a publication ban that protects the identity of her daughter, had previously been charged with child abandonment. Prosecutors on Thursday laid a new charge of criminal negligence causing bodily harm to the child.
The rise and fall of Canada's alleged grandparent scam king
Gareth West lived a life of luxury. He said he made his money from buying and selling real estate in Montreal and southern Ontario. Now, he’s been charged with orchestrating a $30-million scam network.
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's Rizzuto crime family targeted in major police sweep
In what police are calling the most significant operation to take place in Quebec in a decade, officers have arrested the suspected heads of Montreal’s Italian Mafia, including the presumed leader, Leonardo Rizzuto.
Quebec committee charged with analyzing gender identity issues releases lengthy report
A Quebec committee tasked with advising the government on gender identity issues published an extensive report addressing various matters tied to the 2SLGBTQ+ community, recommending among other things greater support, particularly involving medical treatment, to trans people.
Michelin unveils Quebec guide, awards stars to 9 restaurants
The Michelin guide awards stars to restaurants for excellence in food, drinks and service. A restaurant can earn up to three stars, widely considered the highest honour any restaurant can achieve. Inspectors conduct multiple visits before a rating is issued.