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Dawson College commemorates 20th anniversary of fatal campus shooting

This Sunday will mark 20 years since Montreal’s Dawson College shooting, which left an 18-year-old student dead and 19 others injured. The sombre occasion was marked on Friday with a ceremony that focused on remembrance and resilience.

She helped people during 9/11. Now she’s battling cancer tied to air quality at Ground Zero

Montrealer and investigative journalist Patti Sonntag spoke with Let’s Go guest host Matt D’Amours about her recent cancer diagnosis that was linked to the air quality after 9/11. She also wrote about her experience in an opinion piece in The Globe and Mail.

New study finds metal contamination in homes near Horne Smelter

A new peer-reviewed, citizen-led study found concentrations of metals including lead, arsenic and cadmium increased in residential dust and snow closer to Rouyn-Noranda’s Horne Smelter. The researchers say the smelter was the dominant factor explaining contamination, while acknowledging the study’s small sample and non-standardized dust collection methods.

Montreal Canadiens rookie camp kicks off with fans eager to spot next star

The rookie camp features 23 players who hit the ice in front of a few dozen fans on Friday. Most of the players are young draft picks looking to earn a contract and be invited to the Habs’ main training camp on Sept. 16. So far, only three have NHL contracts with the team.

New cultural arts centre in Kahnawà:ke preserves history

Kanatahkwèn:ke is a new cultural arts centre in Kahnawà:ke, southwest of Montreal. The $56-million facility is designed to be a hub dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Kanien’kehá:ka language, culture and heritage.

Poutine pit stops and political optics: Why food matters on Quebec's campaign trail

A plate of poutine has become a familiar sight on the Quebec campaign trail. Political analyst Antonine Yaccarini says these stops are carefully planned to make politicians appear accessible and connected to voters — but the strategy can backfire if it feels staged.

Biologists are fighting this invasive plant – by hand – to protect some Quebec waters

Water chestnut, an invasive aquatic species, multiplies quickly and blocks the light other species rely on. The watershed council for the Vaudreuil-Soulanges area is working to eradicate it from the Ottawa River and the Lake of Two Mountains.

Canadian musician CRi lands ‘life-changing’ campaign with Apple

The campaign, released this week, features "Naissance," a track created by Quebec artist CRi.

Man killed by train in Montreal while working on tracks

The fatal collision happened in the city's Ville Marie borough around 3 a.m. Saturday morning.

Céline Dion has electrified Paris — and beyond — for her big comeback

Paris is electric with anticipation for the return of a superstar many thought would be impossible: Céline Dion, who is set to return to the stage Saturday night at Europe's biggest indoor concert venue, Plenitude Arena, to kick off her Paris residency.

Les Louanges offers a loving reality check on his Polaris-nominated album

Migratory Birds brings the stories of migrants in Quebec to the stage

Montreal's Backyard Theatre Festival features the play Migratory Birds, which tells the story of three Latin American characters who move to Canada and navigate their new lives while longing for home. CBC's Sonali Karnick speaks with Cristina Gomez, co-creator and writer of the play.