News/Canada/Montreal (Page 31)

Montreal Forest tent caterpillars are infesting areas across the province this year, from Abitibi-Temiscamingue to Saguenay. Stretches of highway have become the insects’ latest target. Police confirm 2 cars went off the road because of the insects Rachel Watts · CBC News · Posted: Jun 08, 2024 4:00 AM EDTContinue Reading

Montreal Premier François Legault said the committee would be tasked with examining the consequences of Ottawa’s “encroachments” on issues under provincial jurisdiction. Province seeks to assert authority on immigration, language, secularismHolly Cabrera · CBC News · Posted: Jun 07, 2024 2:08 PM EDT | Last Updated: June 7 The LegaultContinue Reading

Montreal Montreal police fired tear gas at a crowd of pro-Palestinian protesters outside McGill University’s James Administration Building, where activists had blockaded themselves on the third floor Thursday evening.  McGill president recently called for police response to rising tensions on campus Protesters occupy McGill University buildingIn a video posted toContinue Reading

Is Quebec ready for more tornadoes?Experts say tornadoes are becoming more common in Quebec and Ontario, while some say residents and authorities are not adequately prepared. When Jacques Juneau and Chantal Germain bought their home in Saint-Adolphe-D’Howard, Que., it seemed like the perfect spot. Nestled among the trees and surroundedContinue Reading

Montreal In a request filed in Quebec Superior Court Monday, Robert Miller’s lawyers say going ahead with the judicial process given his health violates the 80-year-old’s Charter rights, as they say he will not be able to participate in the trial or defend himself. Lawyers say a trial could endangerContinue Reading

Montreal Police have arrested a 67-year-old woman who they say was an accomplice to Robert Miller, the Montreal billionaire accused of sexually assaulting minors. Police arrested and charged billionaire last week CBC News · Posted: Jun 04, 2024 1:12 PM EDT | Last Updated: 10 hours ago Radio-Canada’s Enquête andContinue Reading

Montreal A Quebec Superior Court judge approved an agreement Monday that will see the Quebec-based company obtain some assets from Just For Laughs, which sought creditor protection in March. Owner says he will revive Montreal festival, run English portion under JFL brand Sabrina Jonas · CBC News · Posted: Jun 04, 2024Continue Reading

Montreal More than two months since Faraj Jarjour died while vacationing in Cuba, his body has been returned to Quebec, a friend of the family has confirmed.  Family to receive condolences this weekend, funeral services slated for next weekCBC News · Posted: May 31, 2024 7:54 PM EDT | LastContinue Reading

Montreal Hydro-Québec announced Thursday that it will begin constructing and operating wind farms, an activity that had previously been reserved for the private sector. It’s focusing on large-scale projects as it diversifies from hydroelectricity. As province moves away from fossil fuels, Crown corp is diversifying its power sourcesCBC News ·Continue Reading