Flu and falls behind spike in calls to Urgences-santé ahead of New Year’s Eve
Urgences-santé, the ambulance service which covers the Montreal and Laval regions, had a busy start to the week, with more than 1,300 calls logged. Multiple factors, including the weather and an early start to the flu season, contributed to the...
Quebec fugitive arrested in Martinique after more than 2 months on the run
Jean-François Malo, from Joliette, Que., was convicted of ordering a 2020 armed assault on a lawyer. Radio-Canada confirmed the news of Tuesday’s arrest following an initial report by Le Journal de Montréal.
Group of Haitian asylum seekers deported to U.S. after crossing into Quebec
Some of the 19 Haitian asylum seekers who were arrested after crossing the U.S.-Canada border in the Montérégie region on Christmas Day have been sent back to the U.S., according to the Canada Border Services Agency.
Public art is having a resurgence in Montreal thanks to REM light-rail stations
The city is full of artworks hidden in plain sight, including some in various stations on the REM’s new Deux-Montagnes line. There are six permanent installations throughout different stations and more will be unveiled in the coming months and years.
Person dies after being injured in Nunavik police shooting, BEI says
A person who was seriously injured in Inukjuak, Que., during a Nunavik Police Service intervention has died, according to Quebec’s police watchdog.
Urgences-santé reports 2nd busiest day in its history
Urgences-santé spokesperson Alexandre Sapone says the ambulance service, which covers the Montreal and Laval regions, received over 1,000 calls on Monday — a day marked by freezing rain in Montreal and much of southern Quebec.
Gatineau couple found dead while vacationing in Dominican Republic
The son of Alain Noël and Christine Sauvé found their bodies inside the couple’s vacation home on Boxing Day, the family told Radio-Canada.
Power gradually restored to thousands after ice storm slams southern Quebec
While many Hydro-Québec customers have had their power restored Monday afternoon, thousands are still without electricity after an ice storm swept through southern regions of the province earlier in the day.
Community steps up after Christmas Eve dine-and-dash at Montreal eatery
A Montreal restaurant owner who has made giving back to the community a priority was shocked after some diners skipped out on their bill on Christmas Eve. But after posting the incident on social media, someone offered to pay the...
Would you host a cannabis-infused dinner party?
Canolio Gourmet matches chefs who cook with cannabis to people who want to serve marijuana-laced meals. There are some strict rules hosts must abide by.