Reparaciones en puentes, suspensiones policiales y juramento del PQ — Resumen semanal de Montreal

Quebec Court of Appeal hears case on granting tenants the right to have pets

The Quebec Court of Appeal is deliberating after hearing arguments on Wednesday on whether the right to have pets should be protected by law.

Plan to close 2 English schools in Laval, Que., put on ice

The Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board has temporarily suspended part of its consultation on proposed school closures in Laval, Que., following concerns raised by parents and school communities.

Provincial police make arrest in Baie-Saint-Paul, Que., homicide

Provincial police have arrested a 60-year-old man from the Quebec City region in connection with the death of a 49-year-old man in Baie-Saint-Paul on Sunday. The last homicide in the municipality happened in 2019.

Want to go as Angine de Poitrine for Halloween? You're in luck

If you're tired of dressing up as salt-and-pepper shakers, for a couple hundred bucks, you and a partner can snag Angine de Poitrine couple's costume from Party Expert, one of Canada's biggest party supply stores.

Record-breaking pumpkin grower looking to win big at weekend weigh-off

Todd Kline of Shawville, Que., is setting his sights on another first-place finish at an upcoming pumpkin competition in Woodbridge, Ont.

As other provinces move to abolish seasonal time change, where does Quebec stand?

With the question back on the table and other Canadian provinces scrapping seasonal clock changes, how might Quebec’s new government approach the issue? A sleep expert and economics professor weigh in.

Montreal announces $15.8M to modernize winter road maintenance operations

Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announced the city's winter road maintenance plan, which includes $13.3 million for the purchase of new equipment.

3 Innu communities want pause on LNG project linking Ontario to Quebec

Three Innu communities in Quebec are calling for a major liquefied natural gas project to be put on hold.

Canada Malting plant in Montreal's Sud-Ouest to be partially dismantled due to collapse risk

The dismantling of the nine-storey building and facade will begin on Oct. 19. Owners are asking members of the public to avoid the area during the operation.

Parti Québécois winning candidates to be sworn in today as members of National Assembly

The PQ party's 59 elected members, including Premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, will be sworn in at a ceremony on Thursday. Members of other parties will be sworn in next week, except for outgoing Coalition Avenir Québec ministers, whose party was wiped off the map.

Céline Dion is the latest Barbie doll, but fans quibble over likeness

Already a bestselling recording artist, Grammy and Juno award winner and musical icon, Canadian singer Céline Dion is adding a new accolade to her shelf: Collectible Barbie doll.

SQ investigates over 60 cases of suspected BB gun vandalism in Vaudreuil-Soulanges

SQ spokesperson Louis-Philippe Ruel says the vandalism was reported in at least seven communities, including Rigaud, Saint-Lazare, Coteau-du-Lac, Les Cèdres, Saint-Zotique et Les Coteaux and Saint-Polycarpe.

Sherbrooke resident credited with rescuing elderly neighbour from house fire

A quick-thinking neighbour is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a woman from a burning home in Sherbrooke, Que. Fire officials commended the man's actions, but also say it's crucial to keep your own safety in mind in such situations to avoid becoming a victim yourself.

Competition Bureau says Quebec real estate board violated abuse of dominance rules

The Competition Bureau says it has reached a settlement with Quebec's real estate industry association to loosen data-sharing restrictions that violated the Competition Act.

Call of the Wilde: Jakub Dobes struggles continue as the Montreal Canadiens fall to the Capitals in Washington

In Washington, the Canadiens played well, but it was another rough night for Jakub Dobes in net as they fell 5-4.

Family claims Quebec youth hockey organization spied on kids. Now, people want answers

A petition is calling for the resignation of the general manager of Hockey Lévis following accusations of spying on a family and blocking the transfer of two children to other teams, according to a recent Radio-Canada column.

Man arrested in connection to killing of woman in downtown Montreal apartment

Montreal police say they have arrested a man in connection with the death of a 45-year-old woman in a Ville-Marie apartment last month.

Quebec man ordered to rehab following alleged cockpit break-in attempt

A man accused of ramming the cockpit door of a flight on Quebec’s Lower North Shore earlier this month must attend a court-ordered rehabilitation program.

Work to repair Honoré-Mercier Bridge to Montreal slated for the weekend

Quebec’s Transport Ministry is planning to repair the cracked beam under the Honoré-Mercier Bridge this weekend, during which time only one lane will be open in both directions.

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. 

Convicted killer attending McGill law school divides students over safety, 2nd chances

The attendance of a convicted murderer on day parole at McGill’s law faculty is highlighting the tension between public safety concerns and successful offender reintegration. Several students say they feel vulnerable and frustrated by a lack of transparency regarding Jeffrey George Ewert's violent past against women, while his lawyer and student supporters argue he deserves a second chance.

Inside this year's Laurentians edition of annual Quebec event to help demystify homelessness

Several community organizations come together for the annual Nuit des sans-abri to promote understanding of the realities of people on the street. The event in Saint-Jérôme offers an experience where people will have to navigate various challenges as if they were homeless.

The PQ won't be able to advance its agenda without cross-party support. Will anyone answer the call?

The Parti Québécois has a list of issues it wants to tackle within its first 100 days in office. But, since it didn't win enough seats to win a majority government, the PQ will need support from at least one other party if it wants to accomplish its goals.

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.

Do Quebec sovereigntists compare to Alberta separatists?

With just days before Alberta’s vote on an independence referendum on Monday, longtime Quebec sovereigntists are distancing themselves from the western province's separatists.

Montreal police suspend 2 officers following report officer urinated on unhoused person

Montreal police have confirmed the suspension of two officers assigned to a downtown station following a report that an officer urinated on a person experiencing homelessness. One advocate said it's "hard to imagine a more degrading or violent act."

Two Montreal police officers suspended over new allegations of misconduct

Montreal police say they have suspended two officers from a station downtown and opened a misconduct investigation. 

Appeal court refuses to expand duty to consult in pivotal federal UNDRIP case

Kebaowek First Nation in Quebec has lost a critical appeal court case over whether the federal government must implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples when consulting Indigenous peoples on projects that impact their rights. The Federal Court of Appeal unanimously upheld the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's approval of a nuclear waste landfill to be built in Deep River, Ont.

What is driving young anglophones out of Que­bec?

They may not be leaving as much as in the '70s and '80s, but young English speakers are still ditching Quebec. And that is despite the province being more bilingual than ever. CBC News Montreal at 6 host Debra Arbec speaks with Concordia University affiliate professor of history Simon-Pierre Lacasse about what motivates young English-speaking Quebecers to live elsewhere.

McNuggets, booze smuggled by drone into Canada's most secure prison: union

The union representing correctional officers is raising the alarm after it says an inmate had a drone drop off a McDonald's meal and alcohol to what's supposed to be Canada's most secure prison earlier this week.

B.C. speed skater Laura Hall upends Valérie Maltais for her first long track nationals title

Laura Hall took advantage of a weakened speed skating field Friday to capture her first career title at the Canadian long track championships.

Repair or replace? Cracked steel beam on Mercier Bridge renews calls for a new structure

With the latest Mercier Bridge problem, an engineer says it's quite likely that a new bridge will be needed. But costs are an important factor to consider, and the provincial government isn't exactly flush with cash.

Family of Quebec boy killed while cycling calls off ghost bike memorial, cites hate messages

The family of an 11-year-old boy who was fatally struck while riding his bicycle in Quebec City’s Beauport borough is calling off its plans to install a ghost bike in his honour this weekend, citing hateful messages they received.

Quebec health-care technology onboard the International Space Station

Paratus Medical co-founder and CEO, Frédéric Lemaire used to be an emergency physician before launching a clinical assistance platform, which was created to help people in remote regions deal with medical emergencies. Lemaire told CBC Breakaway host Alison Brunette how it started on Earth and ended up in space.

How Canada’s fractured immigration consensus is starting to show up at ballot boxes

It's no secret the long-held Canadian consensus on immigration has fractured — pulled apart by a rapid increase in new arrivals post-pandemic and growing affordability challenges.

Gatineau's Julien Leblanc on getting back into the Octagon

After a disappointing UFC debut earlier this year that saw him blow out his knee, Gatineau, Que., mixed martial arts fighter Julien Leblanc says he's more than ready to step back into the cage Saturday night in Edmonton.

Young protester's hand severed amid violent protests in France over rising cost of living, officials say

Quebec author abandons effort to document novel’s origins amid AI allegations

Quebec author Thélyson Orélien has abandoned efforts to compile evidence supporting his denial that artificial intelligence was used to write his novel, his publisher confirmed.

Montrealers show solidarity for students in France, and rally against police violence amid new allegations

Several dozen demonstrators gathered in downtown Montreal on Saturday to denounce police violence, a day after allegations of misconduct involving two city police officers came to light.

Quebec author accused of using AI gives up proving novel’s origins, publisher says

The decision ends an effort previously disclosed by his publisher, Éditions du Boréal, to document how "C'était ça ou mourir," which translates to "It was either that or dying," was written.

Montrealers warn against complacency amid French protests

Montrealers took to the streets Saturday to stand in solidarity with France’s high school students that some protesters say are facing “detestable” conditions.

Deaths, injuries after fire at Alberta military base training area, officials say

Montreal borough tightens rules on e-scooters as youth injuries skyrocket

The Montreal borough of Saint-Laurent has adopted a new bylaw banning electric scooters and other motorized personal mobility devices in public areas that fall within its jurisdiction. They're still allowed on bike paths and streets where the maximum speed limit is less than 50 km/h.

Deadly feline disease outbreak kills 20 cats in Rivière-du-Loup, Que.

The virus causes severe inflammation of a cat’s digestive system and impacts its immune system. It can affect cats who never go outdoors.

Mathieu Lévesque unveiled as CAQ's new interim leader

A lawyer by trade, Lévesque was the minister responsible for youth and the minister delegate for regions from April to October 2026.

What's actually needed for culture in Quebec's schools to thrive?

Call of the Wilde: Cole Caufield shines with two goals as the Montreal Canadiens outlast the Buffalo Sabres in overtime

For the second time in five days, the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens went to overtime at the Bell Centre.

French "lycée" protests spread to Quebec as Montreal students take to streets in solidarity

French high school students have rallied for weeks, calling for the government to improve learning conditions and address a decade-long staffing shortage. Quebec students are also growing unhappy with their learning conditions, citing the rising cost of living, unpaid internships, low government funding in public schools and high tuition fees for university students.