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Quebec lifts ban on open fires in forests as wildfire season peaks
The province ended a week-long restriction Monday, citing improved conditions and SOPFEU assessment. Over 140 active fires remain across...
Montreal man charged with criminal defamation for comments against police officers
Mohamed Bekkali, 25, faces three counts of defamatory libel after a TikTok video sparked outrage, including misogynistic remarks against...
Ricochet shelter purchases West Island building, plans 60 affordable housing units
The homeless shelter secures permanent home in Pierrefonds, ending years of housing uncertainty for vulnerable residents and positioning...
Canadiens hire Derek Lalonde as associate coach with Stanley Cup pedigree
Former Detroit head coach brings more than 20 years of experience, including back-to-back Tampa Bay Cup wins as assistant.
Eleven Montreal companies rank among Canada's best employers for culture in 2026
BDC leads local entries at #19 on Forbes list; McGill University ranks #126 in updated annual workplace culture survey.
Montreal researchers discover innovative marine monitoring network detects earthquakes and whale songs
McGill-led team deployed seafloor seismometers in the Lower St. Lawrence detecting twice as many earthquakes as national system.
1,650 new affordable housing units could start construction in Montreal within a year
Quebec announces 8 selected projects—including a 374-unit conversion of the former Molson factory site—pending federal funding review.
Traffic to Montreal-Trudeau Airport is breaking taxi fares and passenger patience
A trip from downtown takes over an hour during peak summer travel, costing drivers far more than the fixed $48.40 daytime rate.
Montreal braces for severe storms and wildfire smoke Saturday evening
Environment Canada warns of wind gusts up to 90 km/h, heavy rain, and hazardous air quality as wildfires rage across Quebec and Ontario.
Indiscrétions publiques returns to Montreal parks with free theatre and social reflection
The Théâtre du Ricochet's 12th annual outdoor series launches at Parc Molson with seven short plays exploring solidarity, housing, and...
Festival Juste pour rire continues through July 26 with theatre, comedy and musicals
Les misérables, Hakim Jemili's Fatigué, and Élodie Poux's gala top this weekend's picks from the humour festival running across Montreal venues.
Quebec backs Just for Laughs 50th Olympic anniversary programming with $1M+ in funding
The province is supporting summer 2026 events commemorating the 1976 Montreal Olympics, with activities across the Parc olympique and...
