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Trial postponed until July for Montreal father accused of killing 9-year-old daughter in N.Y.

The trial for a Montreal father accused of drowning his nine-year-old daughter and concealing her body last year has been postponed until the summer.

1st Quebec-born basketball player drafted to the WNBA

Montreal’s Cassandre Prosper was selected in the second round of the WNBA draft by the Washington Mystics. She grew up in the city and went on to play for the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.

Woman dead, man in custody after apparent case of conjugal violence in Montreal: sources

Montreal police are investigating after a woman was found dead during a wellness check in the Ville-Marie borough Wednesday afternoon.

Driver in fatal 2022 Montreal South Shore pileup pleads guilty after years on the run

The truck driver accused of causing a fatal 2022 pileup on Montreal’s South Shore has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death.

5 things you need to know about the Habs ahead of the playoffs

The NHL playoffs kick off April 18, and the Montreal Canadiens have secured their spot. Here’s a look at how they got there and what their chances are of winning it all.

Bridge closes in Saint-Jérôme, Que., as municipalities prepare for possible floods

As Quebec municipalities go on high alert over flooding concerns, the City of Saint-Jérôme, northwest of Montreal, has closed a bridge over the rushing Rivière du Nord as a safety precaution.

How some Montreal-area municipalities are turning to tech to reduce waste

In a bid to reduce waste that ends up in landfills, some Montreal-area municipalities are using technology to track residents’ curbside garbage habits. Chips have been installed since 2024 on the surface of trash bins in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que., to scan how often a resident takes out their bin. The fewer times the bin is brought out, the more of a rebate they will get on their municipal taxes.

Why 1,500 Canadian soldiers are training in these Quebec regions this month

Tanks, fighter jets and about 1,500 Canadian soldiers have taken over some areas in Quebec for a series of training exercises as part of the army’s largest annual training event to prepare for a NATO mission.

Montreal's largest school service centre loses more than 100 support staff due to new secularism law

Montreal’s largest school board has lost more than 100 support staff because they refused to remove religious symbols to comply with the province’s new secularism law.

Striking Montreal blue-collar workers block part of Sherbrooke Street E. during rush hour

Striking blue-collar workers shut down a major traffic artery in Montreal on Thursday during the morning commute.

Canada Post lays out 5-year plan to convert to community mailbox delivery

The mail carrier says it has begun discussions with 13 communities that will see the first conversions in late 2026 and early 2027, starting a five-year national conversion.

27-year-old man charged with manslaughter after woman killed downtown

A 27-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a woman on Wednesday afternoon.

Terrace permit fees reduced for downtown Montreal businesses until 2030

Restaurant owners in Montreal's Ville-Marie borough will receive a reprieve when it comes to the cost of patio permit fees in an effort to help relieve the financial burden faced by businesses in the area due to ongoing construction.

Police watchdog investigates after fatal shooting involving Quebec City officers

Quebec’s police watchdog has launched an investigation after a man died during an intervention with Quebec City officers Wednesday. Seven investigators have been tasked with looking into the circumstances surrounding the police operation.

Judge hands life sentence to man who killed teen in Montreal drive-by shooting

Justice Yvan Poulin told a courtroom Thursday that Meriem Boundaoui's death in 2021 highlights the consequences of illegal weapons trafficking and the dangers it poses to the public.

Artemis II astronauts reflect on their historic trip around the moon

REM is coming to the West Island — but getting there may be a challenge

The REM is finally set to begin service in the West Island next month – a major milestone for commuters. But many are wondering how easily they'll be able to get to the stations.

St-Jérôme, Que., closes bridge, distributes sandbags as water levels rise

The city of more than 80,000 people is among several municipalities across Quebec preparing for potential flooding because of the spring thaw and persistent rain.