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Quebec’s legislation to crack down on “no-show” diners is having mixed results according to some restaurant owners.
Restaurant ‘no-shows’ down in Quebec six months after new law
Quebec’s legislation to crack down on “no-show” diners is having mixed results according to some restaurant owners.
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December 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A man in his 30s is dead after a fire broke out in a tent Sunday morning.
Man found dead after fire broke out in a tent in Montreal
A man in his 30s is dead after a fire broke out in a tent Sunday morning.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Young Montrealers hit the skating rink Saturday as part of the Bell Starting Line program.
Young Montrealers learn to skate for inclusion
Young Montrealers hit the skating rink Saturday as part of the Bell Starting Line program.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Montreal’s emergency shelters have been busy since Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada promised 500 new spots by Christmas earlier this month.
Montreal’s new emergency shelters see high demand amid cold and snow
Montreal’s emergency shelters have been busy since Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada promised 500 new spots by Christmas earlier this month.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Quebec’s economy minister says a draft energy deal with Newfoundland and Labrador could be at risk if it’s not settled before next year’s Quebec election.
Churchill Falls agreement could be jeopardized by Quebec election, minister says
Quebec’s economy minister says a draft energy deal with Newfoundland and Labrador could be at risk if it’s not settled before next year’s Quebec election.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Robert (Bobby) Rousseau, a four-time Stanley Cup champion with the Montreal Canadiens in the 1960s, has died at 85.
Robert Rousseau, four-time Stanley Cup champ with Habs in 1960s, dead at 85
Robert (Bobby) Rousseau, a four-time Stanley Cup champion with the Montreal Canadiens in the 1960s, has died at 85.
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December 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A worker was crushed while handling materials at his workplace in eastern Montreal Saturday morning.
Man in critical condition after being crushed at Montreal workplace
A worker was crushed while handling materials at his workplace in eastern Montreal Saturday morning.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort is postponing its opening after the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) ordered the closure of four ski lifts.
Mont-Sainte-Anne opening postponed after ski lift closure
The Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort is postponing its opening after the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) ordered the closure of four ski lifts.
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December 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Quebec has passed a new law that will impose minimum French-language content rules on digital platforms like Spotify and Netflix, but already industry groups are expressing concern and some experts say it could even be unconstitutional.
French-language content law could affect Quebecers’ access to Spotify, Netflix: industry groups
Quebec has passed a new law that will impose minimum French-language content rules on digital platforms like Spotify and Netflix, but already industry groups are expressing concern and some experts say it could even be unconstitutional.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Scottish musician and singer, and Gentle Giant frontman Derek Shulman recalls his life in music as a producer, performer and discoverer of top talent.
‘Gentle Giant’ of music industry recalls a career that launched the biggest names in entertainment
Scottish musician and singer, and Gentle Giant frontman Derek Shulman recalls his life in music as a producer, performer and discoverer of top talent.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
From men's boots to baby food, charity organizations in Montreal are looking for certain donations at all times. Other items, such as furniture and used clothing, are not so useful.
What donations do charities actually want? What do they not want?
From men's boots to baby food, charity organizations in Montreal are looking for certain donations at all times. Other items, such as furniture and used clothing, are not so useful.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Elves for Seniors MTL is spreading holiday cheer to long-term care residences across Montreal to break isolation and deliver donations.
Christmas Elves bring Christmas gifts to seniors across Montreal
Elves for Seniors MTL is spreading holiday cheer to long-term care residences across Montreal to break isolation and deliver donations.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Montreal police (SPVM) are investigating a fire that broke out at an apartment building in the Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough Friday morning.
Man in critical condition after Pierrefonds apartment fire
Montreal police (SPVM) are investigating a fire that broke out at an apartment building in the Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough Friday morning.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM
As the fourth strike by Montreal public transit (STM) maintenance workers enters its second day, the union is accusing the transit authority of waging a “scare campaign” targeting users in order to justify its future request for arbitration.
Union accuses Montreal transit authority of waging a ‘scare campaign’ to justify arbitration
As the fourth strike by Montreal public transit (STM) maintenance workers enters its second day, the union is accusing the transit authority of waging a “scare campaign” targeting users in order to justify its future request for arbitration.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Another senior in the Montreal area has died after being found outside in the cold -- the third case this week.
A third Montreal-area senior has died after being found outside in the cold
Another senior in the Montreal area has died after being found outside in the cold -- the third case this week.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:32 PM
A 15-year-old boy was shot dead by Longueuil police in September, triggering an investigation into how the police force just south of Montreal handled the fatal call.
A timeline of what happened after Longueuil police opened fire on a teenager
A 15-year-old boy was shot dead by Longueuil police in September, triggering an investigation into how the police force just south of Montreal handled the fatal call.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is 'strongly encouraging' François Legault to consider calling a spring election, saying both leaders would have 'an interest in settling things as soon as possible.'
Early election? PSPP wants to ‘settle things as soon as possible’
Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is 'strongly encouraging' François Legault to consider calling a spring election, saying both leaders would have 'an interest in settling things as soon as possible.'
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December 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Montrealers can expect favourable conditions for winter sports this weekend.
Perfect winter sport weekend on the way for Montreal
Montrealers can expect favourable conditions for winter sports this weekend.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
In the midst of a storm that is rocking his party, Quebec Liberal leader Pablo Rodriguez admits that he does not have unanimous support. Nevertheless, he persists and insists that unity is necessary to win the next election.
Quebec Liberal leader Pablo Rodriguez calling for unity
In the midst of a storm that is rocking his party, Quebec Liberal leader Pablo Rodriguez admits that he does not have unanimous support. Nevertheless, he persists and insists that unity is necessary to win the next election.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The legal team representing the family of a 15-year-old boy shot to death by a Longueuil police officer said they were “shocked” after learning about alleged interference during the police watchdog investigation.
Family of boy shot by Longueuil police ‘shocked’ by alleged interference in investigation
The legal team representing the family of a 15-year-old boy shot to death by a Longueuil police officer said they were “shocked” after learning about alleged interference during the police watchdog investigation.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Quebec’s family doctors are voting Friday on a tentative agreement aimed at easing pressure on the province’s health network and settling a long-running contract dispute.
Quebec family doctors begin voting on tentative deal
Quebec’s family doctors are voting Friday on a tentative agreement aimed at easing pressure on the province’s health network and settling a long-running contract dispute.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Jacob Fowler made 33 saves in his NHL debut and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2.
Fowler makes 33 saves in NHL debut as Canadiens beat Penguins 4-2
Jacob Fowler made 33 saves in his NHL debut and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The National Assembly unanimously passed Bill 14 on Thursday, banning vote-buying in leadership races and closing a loophole in Quebec’s electoral law.
Quebec adopts Bill 14, banning vote-buying in leadership races
The National Assembly unanimously passed Bill 14 on Thursday, banning vote-buying in leadership races and closing a loophole in Quebec’s electoral law.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:30 AM
An Algerian Montrealer who once served as a city ambassador may be forced to leave Quebec after the province ended the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ).
Algerian Montrealer faces possible departure after Quebec ends PEQ
An Algerian Montrealer who once served as a city ambassador may be forced to leave Quebec after the province ended the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ).
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December 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Quebec will now be able to impose minimum French-language content thresholds on major digital platforms such as Netflix and Spotify.
Quebec adopts Bill 109 on French-language content
Quebec will now be able to impose minimum French-language content thresholds on major digital platforms such as Netflix and Spotify.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:30 AM