Online gambling more than doubles among young Montreal men, study finds
A new study finds online gambling has more than doubled among young Montreal men, as treatment providers report more young people seeking help.
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Montreal police investigate suspected arson at kosher bakery for 2nd time this week
Police said the hate crimes unit was assigned to the investigation because of the kosher bakery's ties to the Jewish community.
McGill confirms convicted murderer no longer enrolled as a law student
McGill's provost, Angela Campbell, informed students and staff about the news in a statement sent on Monday.
‘I want to see more’: Activists call for further action after 7 Montreal police officers fired
Activists are cautiously welcoming the firing of seven officers over misconduct allegations, calling the move a step toward accountability while pressing for further action.
Judge orders Bitcoin, laptop be returned to convicted killer William Sandeson
A judge has ordered a laptop containing William Sandeson’s Bitcoin returned to his family, with its disputed value ranging from $8,000 to over $200,000.
How a New Brunswick island is caught in the middle of the Canada-U.S. trade war
A Canadian island reliant on the U.S. for everyday necessities is caught in the middle as tensions strain a centuries-old relationship.
Montreal police fire 7 officers over misconduct allegations
At a news conference Monday, SPVM chief Fady Dagher said "the culture of silence" has been broken.
Violent Toronto home invasion was ‘terrifying,’ real estate CEO says as police seek suspects
MAC Group CEO David Morton says his family is recovering after a violent Bridle Path home invasion left three relatives shot and all four attacked with a hammer.
Quebec farmers say proposed high-speed rail threatens their land, livelihoods
Farmers east of Montreal are pushing back against a proposed Toronto-Quebec City high-speed rail route they fear could divide their land.
Quebec premier’s boycott of Canada-EU summit turns heads
The Canada-EU summit began in Montreal without Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon as his dispute with Ottawa continued to draw attention.
Nordik Spa adds safety measures amid class action over sexual assault allegations
Nordik Spa Village has introduced new massage therapy safety measures amid a class-action lawsuit over sexual assault allegations.
$40M Lotto Max ticket validated hours before expiry in Ontario
The identity of the winner who purchased the ticket in Grey County, Ont., remains unknown.
Regina dismantles Core Community Park encampment over fire safety concerns
Residents were not given notice that the site would be decommissioned, leaving some arriving at the park to discover their tents and belongings were gone.
Alberta government to end DEI public sector hiring
A government bill has been tabled that, if passed, would prohibit a number of public bodies from using DEI policies to make hiring decisions.
McGill law student says she received death threats after defending convicted murderer Jeffrey Ewert
A McGill law student says she has received online threats for defending convicted murderer Jeffrey Ewert, who was taken back into custody last week.
Canadian diver Molly Carlson becomes first woman to dive from an iceberg
Molly Carlson made history with a 15-metre plunge from an iceberg off Newfoundland.
‘He ran into the fire’: Military medic critically injured saving fellow soldiers in CFB Wainwright fire
His mother says Cpl. Liam Keane kept running into the deadly fire to save fellow soldiers until his own injuries overtook him.
St-Pierre Plamondon sworn in as Quebec premier, unveils smaller cabinet
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon unveiled the 22 ministers who will make up his cabinet on Wednesday.
Publisher cuts ties with Quebec author after saying it found evidence of AI use
Les Éditions du Boréal said in a press release that analysis of some documents' metadata indicated AI was used while writing the book.
Poll suggests PQ referendum pledge cost party majority as Alberta vote fuels sovereignty debate
A post-election poll suggests the Parti Québécois could have won a majority government if it had not pledged to hold a sovereignty referendum in its first mandate.
Former MLB player, spouse charged in alleged youth baseball program fraud in Ontario
A former Major League Baseball player and his spouse face fraud-related charges after families paid about $60,000 into an Ontario youth baseball training program.
McGill law students petition for convicted murderer to return to studies
Some McGill law students are calling on the university to allow a convicted murderer on day parole to return to his studies amid a growing campus controversy.
Montreal man faces massive medical bills after emergency spinal surgery
A Montreal man from the Philippines says he could face more than $1 million in medical bills after undergoing emergency spinal surgery without provincial health coverage.
Alberta voting locations extend hours after late openings, delaying referendum results
Elections Alberta says that for various reasons some locations opened late, so it cannot release unofficial results until 10 p.m. when the last polling station closes.
Montreal man fights charges after rescuing baby raccoon ‘Pepper’ that bonded to him
Montreal's Louka Berman found the seven-month-old raccoon, which he named Pepper, injured by a crossbow bolt at a construction site in May and nursed the baby back to health.
Parti Québécois MNAs sworn in as party prepares to form minority government
The ceremony marked the first time a governing party did not swear an oath to the monarchy, premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon said.
Man arrested in killing of Montreal woman attacked during work Zoom call
Police say the killing was not related to intimate partner violence. They said the alleged motive will be made public during the court process.
RCMP issue dangerous person alert for Red Earth Cree Nation area
Saskatchewan RCMP have issued a dangerous person alert for Red Earth Cree Nation and the surrounding area amid reports of an armed man.
Pope Leo XIV’s diagnosis highlights importance of lung cancer screening
Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer diagnosis is putting a spotlight on the disease as doctors stress the importance of screening and recognizing symptoms.
FSIN launches legal action over Ottawa’s $12.4M audit claim
The FSIN says it rejects Indigenous Services Canada’s final forensic audit decision and has launched legal action over $12.4 million in disputed spending.
Céline Dion gets her own Barbie inspired by iconic 1998 Oscars look
A new Céline Dion Barbie recreates the Quebec superstar’s memorable 1998 Oscars look, complete with a navy gown and blue diamond necklace.
Quebec’s incoming, outgoing premiers meet as transition of power begins
Quebec’s transition of power is underway as Paul St-Pierre Plamondon prepares to lead a minority PQ government after meeting outgoing premier Christine Fréchette.
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