News/Canada/Montreal (Page 34)

Montreal It’s one of the only ways Quebec distillers can sell their products. But as the Société des alcools du Québec aims to cut down on a glut of locally produced spirits amid a downturn in sales and a crowded market, some producers are worried. The SAQ has a monopolyContinue Reading

Montreal·Q&A Michel Rabagliati is one of the illustrators showcased on a new set of stamps released by Canada Post. The collection honours creatives in the world of publishing. Stamp issue marks first time Canada Post honoured Canadian graphic novelistsCBC News · Posted: May 18, 2024 4:00 AM EDT | LastContinue Reading

Montreal Quebec will abolish a floor on gas prices and institue a price registry to try to improve the competitiveness of the fuel market. Changes meant to lower gas prices, but at least 1 expert is doubtful they willCBC News · Posted: May 17, 2024 12:35 PM EDT | LastContinue Reading

Montreal A total of 1,702 candidates scored at least 57 per cent, the exam’s minimum passing grade. The exam was held on March 26 and was open to all candidates, regardless how many times they have failed it. Pass rate in September 2022 was 45% and 53% in March 2023CBCContinue Reading

Montreal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday that Ottawa will spend $1 billion over the next 25 years to repair, repaint and maintain the bridge, extending its life for “decades.” Span is the longest cantilever bridge in the worldThe Canadian Press · Posted: May 15, 2024 11:12 AM EDT | LastContinue Reading

Montreal Police on Montreal’s South Shore said they arrested 35-year-old Michael Mcduff-Jalbert nearly 10 years after the killing of Jenique Dalcourt. 35-year-old man charged with first-degree murder Erika Morris · CBC News · Posted: May 15, 2024 7:12 AM EDT | Last Updated: 6 hours ago Jenique Dalcourt was walkingContinue Reading

Montreal With the vast majority of paper cheques now deposited via mobile app, a security expert says it’s cheaper for banks to reimburse clients than change the deposit system. Security expert says it’s cheaper for banks to ‘ignore’ gap in mobile banking system Leah Hendry · CBC News · Posted:Continue Reading

Montreal The coroner’s inquiry into the death of Raphaël André, who died at the height of the pandemic in 2021, will also shine a spotlight on public health restrictions that many said were unfair to people living on the streets. Overnight curfew was also in effect at time of RaphaëlContinue Reading

Montreal The incident happened Saturday at the entrance of MTL Gaming Centre on St. Laurent Boulevard, in Montreal’s Chinatown, where a homeless man was sleeping.   Montreal business owner apologizes, alleges homeless man harassed clients The man is shown dumping water on the homeless person sleeping outside. (CBC)A video of aContinue Reading