‘Got to leave a legacy’: After 45 years, Montreal pioneer in education takes step back

After the tragic loss of her husband, Marie-Claire Martin was forced to find a way to support her family. Her love and passion for children led her to open a home daycare. Most of the children who attend Les Trésors...

Jan 3, 2025 | News

Canadians take the polar bear plunge to ring in 2025: ‘A little bit crazy’

Strong winds and almost freezing temperatures didn’t deter thousands of brave souls from jumping into icy cold water for across Canada in a New Year’s Day tradition.

Jan 3, 2025 | News

From industrial highway to developer’s paradise, Montreal’s Lachine Canal turns 200

The 14-kilometre Lachine Canal, which opened in 1825, was built largely by Irish immigrants, who settled in the neighbourhood now called Griffintown. MONTREAL — It used to be that on New Year’s Eve, people living along Montreal’s Lachine Canal would...

Jan 3, 2025 | News

Operation postponed to unload cargo from ship stuck in St. Lawrence River

An operation to off-load thousands of tonnes of corn from a ship that ran aground in the St. Lawrence River northeast of Montreal has been postponed to the weekend. An operation to off-load thousands of tonnes of corn from a ship that...

Jan 3, 2025 | News

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

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