Driver arrested after vehicle collides with train on Montreal’s south shore

Two people in their 20s were injured and one of them was arrested after their vehicle collided with a freight train early this morning in Longueuil, Que., on Montreal’s South Shore. Longueuil police say the collision occurred at about 3...

Dec 31, 2024 | News

Quebec ski hill operators remain optimistic despite rainy and warm weather

Quebec ski hill operators say they’re remaining optimistic despite warm temperatures and heavy rainfall that could dampen the lucrative holiday ski period. The co-owner of the Mont-Saint-Bruno hill on Montreal’s South Shore says the conditions resemble spring skiing, during which people can...

Dec 31, 2024 | News

Quebec needs people to run for local office. The problem is they keep resigning.

MONTREAL — Municipal leaders across Quebec are looking for ways to get young people, especially women, to run for local office in next year’s elections, but that is a tall order given the well-documented incidents of harassment and intimidation faced...

Dec 31, 2024 | News

Refloating effort planned for ship carrying corn still stuck in St. Lawrence River

A refloating attempt will take place Friday morning after a ship carrying corn had a power failure and has been stuck in the St. Lawrence River since Christmas Eve. The CCG said in an update Friday morning that it received...

Dec 30, 2024 | News

After cold, snowy Christmas, temperatures to rise across southern Quebec for new year

After a cold, snowy Christmas, temperatures are set to rise across southern Quebec to bring in the new year with a high of 8 degrees Celsius on Monday and 4 degrees on Tuesday.

Dec 30, 2024 | News

Quebec man single-handedly runs English-language news source for his community

With Quebec language laws preventing Deux-Montagnes from sharing information in English on the city website, one man has filled the void with his own English-language news outlet.

Dec 30, 2024 | News

Sister of Quebec man killed in Florida boat explosion also injured: friend

Officials say a preliminary investigation in Fort Lauderdale showed a 37-foot vessel exploded after its engines were started, injuring all seven passengers on board. Thi Cam Nhung Lê said 41-year-old Sebastien Gauthier was celebrating the holidays with his family when...

Dec 30, 2024 | News

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens continue decisive road trip, blank Florida 4-0

The Montreal Canadiens have kicked off their post-Christmas schedule and did it impressively, going into Florida and blanking the Panthers.

Dec 30, 2024 | News

Freezing rain warning in effect in parts of Quebec

Environment Canada says freezing drizzle has ended over southern Quebec, but temperatures hovering near zero could lead to more freezing rain.

Dec 30, 2024 | News

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens’ roll continues with 5-2 win in Tampa Bay

After a masterful 4-0 win over the Florida Panthers on Saturday, the Montreal Canadiens kept the momentum going in Tampa Bay on Sunday. The Habs, who are playing their best hockey of the season, outshot the Lightning 36-22 in posting a 5-2...

Dec 30, 2024 | News