Quebec’s Mont‑Sainte‑Anne ski resort gets green light to open in time for holidays
The four aerial ski lifts at Mont-Sainte-Anne are set to resume operations after Quebec’s building authority lifted an order that had shut them down last week over electrical safety concerns.
Arrest made after lockdowns, shelter-in-place orders at schools on Montreal’s South Shore
The Kahnawake Peacekeepers on Montreal’s South Shore say an arrest has been made after threatening messages posted on social media prompted schools in the community to lock their doors and shelter in place on Tuesday.
Muslim council sounds alarm after alleged Islamophobic attack on Montreal Uber driver
Montreal police say their hate crimes unit is investigating after an Uber driver reported being threatened by a passenger with an edged weapon during a ride earlier this month, an incident the National Council of Canadian Muslims says has raised...
Quebec’s top doctor warns of flu strain spreading ‘a little bit like wildfire’
Quebec’s public health director is reminding people of basic infection prevention measures as an early flu season is set to peak during the holidays.
Via Rail CEO stepping down as Crown corporation faces increasing scrutiny
President and CEO of Via Rail Mario Péloquin will be stepping down next month as the Crown corporation has faced heightened scrutiny in recent years.
Montreal’s new administration accused of erasing transit authority’s independence
The administration of new Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada has appointed five new members of the STM’s 10-person board of directors — all current party members or former Ensemble Montréal candidates. That’s in addition to Ensemble Montréal city councillor Aref...
Documents link 2 Montreal rental car companies to millions in luxury car theft, fraud
A group of Quebec business owners, including the owner of two Montreal-based car rental companies, are allegedly behind an elaborate criminal network involved in millions of dollars worth of fraud and car theft.
90% of Quebec teachers have faced violence while on the job, union’s survey finds
A Quebec teachers’ union released the findings of a survey of its members on Monday that found 90 per cent of respondents said they were victims of some form of violence at work.