News/Canada/Montreal (Page 19)

Montreal The Canadian Union of Postal Workers could have been in a legal strike position as of Sunday, after a cooling-off period in the contract talks ended the day before. The Crown corporation presented its latest offer last week, but failed to impress the union. Canada Post says it’s ‘rapidlyContinue Reading

Montreal A museum dedicated to revered Formula One driver Gilles Villeneuve is racing to find its stolen bronze statue of the Quebec speedster before it gets melted down for cash. Statue stood outside Berthierville, Que., museum since 1994The Canadian Press · Posted: Nov 01, 2024 2:47 PM EDT | LastContinue Reading

Montreal A Montreal influencer and other Ticketmaster users are raising concerns about disappearing online tickets, suspecting a link to a recent data breach. Ticketmaster insists it’s implementing security measures and encourages customers to not reuse passwords. Influencer accuses Ticketmaster of only acting after she went public Myriam Estrella shows herContinue Reading

Montreal The Old Brewery Mission, Montreal’s largest emergency shelter, has transformed its dormitories into small rooms. One outreach worker says many would rather stay in encampments than dorms, and that the private rooms help meet a person’s “basic needs.” Old Brewery Mission transforms dorms into private and semi-private rooms BenjaminContinue Reading

Montreal A judge has granted bail to a Quebec woman charged with aggravated assault after she allegedly scalded a 10-year-old Black boy with hot water earlier this month. 10-year-old boy sustained 2nd-degree burns to his face and upper bodyThe Canadian Press · Posted: Oct 31, 2024 5:41 PM EDT |Continue Reading

Montreal In interviews, two of John Little’s close friends described him as a brilliant painter who ignored art world trends and focused on what he cared for most: the people and the communities he loved. Little’s work captured inner city life in Montreal Matthew Lapierre · CBC News · Posted:Continue Reading

Montreal The union began its latest strike at 11 a.m., affecting the two terminals operated by the company Termont. The latest strike involves up to 320 workers. Port CEO warns prolonged stoppage could have wide-ranging impactsThe Canadian Press · Posted: Oct 31, 2024 4:12 PM EDT | Last Updated: OctoberContinue Reading

Montreal The Quebec government is suspending two major pathways to permanent residency as part of a reassessment of its overall immigration strategy. Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge also released Quebec’s immigration forecast for 2025. Government using freeze to reassess its immigration strategyCBC News · Posted: Oct 31, 2024 8:56 AM EDTContinue Reading

Quebec will recognize more cancers linked to firefighting — making workplace compensation easier The province is expected to add six more cancers to the list used by the CNESST, Quebec’s workplace health and safety board. Leukemia, brain, testicular, esophageal, colorectal and breast cancer will be added, so firefighters diagnosed withContinue Reading