Boys are systematically disadvantaged in Quebec’s education system, report concludes

Québec Solidaire MNA Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois presented a report aimed at understanding why boys are falling behind in the province’s education system and called for the creation of a new system “for everyone.”

Apr 8, 2026 | Featured

Taking the temperature in Terrebonne, Que., as advance voting wraps up in federal byelection

Monday marked the last day of advance voting in the Terrebonne, Que., byelection that, along with two more in Toronto, could result in a federal majority government.

Apr 7, 2026 | Featured

Race for new Quebec premier intensifies as Bernard Drainville gets high-profile support

Three Quebec cabinet ministers are throwing their support behind Bernard Drainville, with less than one week to go in the leadership race to replace outgoing Premier François Legault.

Apr 7, 2026 | Featured

Vaudreuil-Soulanges to get complete overhaul of bus network this spring for REM arrival

The imminent opening of the REM’s Anse-à-l’Orme branch — connecting the West Island city of Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue to downtown Montreal — is resulting in a review of bus routes, schedules, stops and bus numbers for the off-island suburb, west of Montreal.

Apr 7, 2026 | Featured

Canadian universities offering exam deferrals, accommodations to students impacted by war in Middle East

With war raging in the Middle East at the end of the academic year, many schools across Canada are offering some international students deadline extensions, holds on tuition and other supports.

Apr 7, 2026 | Featured

Montreal shelter opens new kitchen, fuels fresh start for this refugee cook

Awoua Yigo Coulibaly, a cook and refugee from Burkina Faso, saw her kitchen reduced to ashes by a local terrorist group. Now, she’s starting over in Montreal at Welcome Hall Mission’s new kitchen, which is capable of producing 10,000 meals...

Apr 7, 2026 | Featured

How this Easter meal helps Montreal seniors break out of isolation

A recent Léger poll suggests one in five seniors often or always feel alone. Non-profit Les Petits Frères says coming together over a meal can make a big difference.

Apr 6, 2026 | Featured

Canadiens clinch playoff spot for 2nd consecutive season

The Montreal Canadiens are playoff-bound again. Montreal clinched its spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs Sunday afternoon after the Detroit Red Wings fell 5-4 to the Minnesota Wild, making the Canadiens the first Canadian NHL team to secure a post-season...

Apr 6, 2026 | Featured

Why some Quebec churches are seeing more adult baptisms

Religious leaders in Montreal and Quebec City are rejoicing after seeing an uptick in people seeking to be baptized in the last couple of years. But some warn the numbers should be taken with a grain of salt.

Apr 6, 2026 | Featured

Montreal Port Authority CEO Julie Gascon abruptly leaves role after less than 2 years

Julie Gascon has left her role as president and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority, which manages the largest container port in Eastern Canada, after taking on the job in early 2024.

Apr 6, 2026 | Featured