See one of Montreal’s new warming centres for unhoused people escaping winter’s cold

The Martinez Ferrada administration has added 530 temporary warming spaces in facilities across the city as winter takes hold.

Jan 6, 2026 | Featured

Montrealers condemn and celebrate removal of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro in separate rallies

Two separate rallies were held in Montreal on Sunday following the forceful removal of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro. One protest denounced what it described as the United States’ “imperialist” behaviour and the other one saw Venezuelans celebrating Maduro’s ouster.

Jan 5, 2026 | Featured

Longueuil, Que., snowboarder Elizabeth Hosking wins World Cup gold in Calgary

Elizabeth Hosking became the first Canadian snowboarder to win a women’s World Cup halfpipe on home snow Saturday evening.

Jan 5, 2026 | Featured

The Bridge check-in on culture for 2026

To kick off the new year, The Bridge checks-in on people shaping art and culture in Quebec and abroad. Journalist and producer Myriam Eddahia introduces us to Laval local up-and-coming R’n’B singer BLYNK, Quebec City gallerist Abdelilah Chiguer; and Montreal-based...

Jan 5, 2026 | Featured

Man dead in apartment building fire in Quebec City

Witnesses alerted emergency services to the fire at 6:42 p.m. when they reported seeing smoke and flames coming from the second floor of a building on St-Mathias Street. Firefighters found an unconscious man at the scene who was later declared...

Jan 5, 2026 | Featured

Canada stands by Venezuelan people’s right to decide their future, says PM Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada stands by the Venezuelan people’s “right to decide and build their own future in a peaceful and democratic society” after U.S. President Donald Trump announced American forces captured Venezuela’s president early Saturday morning.

Jan 4, 2026 | Featured

They’re odd, unique and expensive — why niche perfumes are trending in Montreal

Ever wondered what an oil painting or a cello smells like in perfume form? Niche fragrance shops showcasing these unusual scents are seeing a rise in popularity and Montreal perfumers are at the forefront.

Jan 4, 2026 | Featured

Quebec City skydivers help set new world record for largest parachute formation

Roughly 100 people from around the world, including some Quebecers, travelled to Lake Whales, Fla., in November to break the world record for largest parachute formation.

Jan 3, 2026 | Featured

Goodfood’s licence suspended by Canadian Food Inspection Agency

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has suspended the licence of Goodfood — a Montreal-based meal kit and grocery delivery service. 

Jan 3, 2026 | Featured

STM and professionals’ union reach tentative deal

The Société de transport de Montréal and the union representing 800 professional workers have reached a tentative deal after more than a year of negotiations. 

Jan 3, 2026 | Featured