Amnesty International report warns of deepening Indigenous people’s housing crisis
A new report by Amnesty International warns that overcrowded and unsafe housing in an Atikamekw community north of Montreal reflects a broader crisis putting Indigenous people’s health, safety and rights at risk across Canada.
Quebec cuts taxes for 75,000 small and medium-sized businesses
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette is offering tax relief to about 75,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Fréchette emphasized this measure comes against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, citing the U.S. tariff war, the war in Ukraine and the conflict in...
Canada selected to headquarter new multinational defence bank, sources say
Canada has been selected to headquarter the multinational Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), sources have told Radio-Canada.
Which Tampa Bay Lightning player has gotten under Habs fans’ skin the most?
As Montreal Canadiens fans watch Game 5 against the Tampa Bay Lightning, a few rival names keep coming up — players they just can’t stand.
Montreal’s vacant building bylaw was created to hold owners accountable. But is it working?
If a building is empty for more than a year, owners in Montreal must register it. But uptake is slow. Less than 20 per cent of properties are registered as of the end of March 2026.
Quebec’s construction commission calls for better work culture amid labour shortage
Quebec’s construction commission says it’s time to improve working conditions on construction sites, noting that visible minorities are among those most affected by discrimination and harassment – and leaving the industry because of it.
STM once again extends ban on loitering in Montreal Metro, citing safety concerns
Montreal’s public transit agency has once again extended a ban on loitering in Metro stations, saying the policy makes the network safer for commuters.
Over 700 Innu community members in Quebec stripped of status take Ottawa to court
The names of 738 people — all descendants of Christine Kichera and Adelaïde Matshiragan — have been struck from the Indian Register by the federal Office of the Indian Registrar.
1 woman, 5 pairs of heels and a 3,000-km journey shed light on human trafficking
Dora Alcover walked from Spain to Romania to turn the spotlight on sex trafficking. Montreal advocates say they welcome her initiative, adding that it’s drawing attention to the issue here in Canada.