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.

Apr 30, 2026 | Featured

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...

Apr 30, 2026 | Featured

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.

Apr 30, 2026 | Featured

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.

Apr 30, 2026 | Featured

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.

Apr 29, 2026 | Featured

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.

Apr 29, 2026 | Featured

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.

Apr 29, 2026 | Featured

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.

Apr 29, 2026 | Featured

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.

Apr 29, 2026 | Featured