How a Montreal-based security firm stands to cash in on U.S. immigration crackdown

The Montreal-based security firm GardaWorld, backed by Quebec public financing, is now profiting from the expansion of U.S. immigration detention, raising questions about oversight and corporate accountability.

Apr 3, 2026 | Featured

Legault speaks on French in Montreal, Quebec identity in final question period speech

François Legault attended his last question period at the National Assembly Thursday morning before stepping down as premier next week.

Apr 3, 2026 | Featured

Walmart to close 2 Montreal locations, but vows to keep investing in Quebec market

Walmart Canada is shuttering two of its Montreal locations as part of a broader review of its store strategy, even as the retailer prepares to pour more than $150 million into the Quebec market this fiscal year.

Apr 3, 2026 | Featured

Montreal health centre turns to fundraising for new breast ultrasound machine

The Queen Elizabeth Health Complex in the city’s Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough is in need of a new machine to perform breast ultrasounds. Their foundation is now raising money to buy the needed equipment.

Apr 2, 2026 | Featured

Montreal man charged with 2nd-degree murder in death of 18-year-old woman

A 20-year-old man was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of an 18-year-old woman in Montreal’s Villeray—Saint-Michel—Parc-Extension on Tuesday.

Apr 2, 2026 | Featured

Quebec coroner to lead public inquiry into deaths of homeless people in Montreal

Quebec coroner Stéphanie Gamache will lead an inquiry into the deaths of five people who were experiencing homelessness in Montreal over the last seven months.

Apr 2, 2026 | Featured

Quebec releases interactive map to track gas station prices in real time

The new interactive platform, launched by Quebec’s energy board on Wednesday, allows users to zoom in on a map and view gasoline prices in real time at service stations across the province.

Apr 2, 2026 | Featured