種族歧視指控、藝術空間危機及能源禁令里程碑—蒙特婁一週回顧

'Feels like harassment': Montreal café owner says language inspections taking a toll

BEI investigating after police chase ends with 2 dead, car submerged in Coteau-du-Lac, Que.

Quebec's police watchdog is investigating a police chase involving the Sûreté du Québec that happened in Coteau-du-Lac, Que., overnight after two passengers in the fleeing car died.

Community comes together to remember Montreal toddler who died in bouncy castle

Hundreds came to Ouellette Park in Montreal’s LaSalle borough to pay tribute to three-year-old Ava Ciampini. The toddler died after the bouncy castle she was playing in was carried away by strong winds on May 31.

Vincent Marissal on the 'fun and unusual' reality of an Independent MNA, what's next after politics

Vincent Marissal spoke with CBC Daybreak host Sean Henry this week. The MNA for Montreal's Rosemont riding talked about the changes that come with sitting as an Independent and what life after politics could look like for him.

Sophie Faucher, acclaimed Quebec actor, dies at 68

Sophie Faucher, a towering figure in Quebec theatre, television and film, died Tuesday at the age of 68.

Ottawa moves to restrict social media for kids under 16

The federal government is moving to restrict young Canadians' access to social media unless those companies can show they've made their platforms safe.

Quebec's proposed energy drink ban for children under 16 expected to pass

Proposed legislation to ban the sale of energy drinks to people under 16 in Quebec is expected to pass on Thursday. It would make the province the first North American jurisdiction to impose age-based restrictions on caffeinated energy drinks.

‘A human being cannot exist nowhere’: Judge blocks eviction of Montreal encampment

The decision by Justice Alexandre Pless also affirms the constitutional rights to safety, security and dignity of people experiencing homelessness.

Billions of public money to battery companies poorly planned, Quebec auditor says

The report released today by Christine Roy found that the investments by the Coalition Avenir Québec government lacked clear objectives and timelines.

Auto theft ring tied to Hells Angels dismantled in Quebec: police

A multi-agency operation has dismantled a vehicle theft ring believed to be linked to the Hells Angels, Montreal police said.

Border-straddling library inaugurates new Canadian entrance

A new Canadian entrance to the Haskell Free Library is now open, restoring easy access after U.S. authorities ended a long-standing border-crossing arrangement.

Some Calgary homes among 485,000 more addresses to lose Canada Post delivery

Canada Post has announced nearly half-million addresses that will lose home delivery next year.

2 Montreal men sentenced for role in 2024 shooting death of Mississauga man

Two Montreal men have been given four and five-and-a-half-year sentences respectively for their part in the shooting death of a Mississauga man outside an Airbnb in Toronto in 2024.

Quebec passes slew of bills in blitz before summer break

Quebec’s anti-corruption unit investigating sensitive data leaks from Economy Ministry

Quebec's anti-corruption unit, UPAC, says it’s investigating leaks of sensitive data from the Economy Ministry — and whether the leaks constitute a breach of trust. The Economy Ministry has asked the unit to investigate, but opposition parties believe the Fréchette government is abusing its power in hunting for sources.

As cases rise, Quebec youth protection directors call for stronger social safety net

Quebec’s youth protection directors are warning the system should not become the "default response" to the province's housing crisis and soaring food insecurity.

High-risk sex offender sought by Montreal police arrested in Ontario

Montreal police say Christopher Watts — a 66-year-old sex offender who has been at large — was arrested in Hamilton, Ont., on Tuesday.

Native Women's Shelter's annual Spirit Walk celebrates voices of Indigenous youth

The Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal is holding its annual Spirit Walk fundraiser event this weekend. Na'kuset, the excutive director of the organization, tells CBC Montreal News at 6 host Debra Arbec about bringing the community together for a good cause.

Montreal police set up mobile command post in search of missing 75-year-old woman

Montreal police have set up a command post today at the entrance to the Maisonneuve-Rosemont hospital as part of their effort to locate a 75-year-old woman who has been missing since Wednesday.

Their kids are on Canada's World Cup team. Yes, they're excited — and really nervous

As Canada gears up for the FIFA World Cup 2026, CBC spoke to some of the players’ family members about the excitement and anticipation ahead of their games.

Ex-Montreal officer cleared in 2018 killing of Nicholas Gibbs sues ethics commissioner

A former Montreal police officer who was cleared of wrongdoing after killing a Black man during a 2018 intervention is suing the police ethics commissioner for about $1.2 million, alleging a five-year delay in rendering a decision caused permanent psychological harm.

Quebec walks back 2035 target for ending sale of gas-powered vehicles

The Quebec government is further scaling back its electric vehicle goals, dropping its original target of 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035 to 80 per cent fully electric and hybrid vehicles.

Montreal café’s World Cup watch parties jeopardized by ill-timed roadwork

Hit and run in downtown Montreal sends woman, 35, to hospital

A 35-year-old woman is in hospital after she was struck while crossing St-Laurent Boulevard in downtown Montreal, Thursday morning. A portion of the boulevard and of René-Lévesque Boulevard W. are closed as police continue their investigation.

CAQ's controversial Quebec constitution bill dies as parliamentary session ends

Quebec Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette's divisive Quebec constitution bill will die on the order paper as there is not enough time to adopt it before the end of the parliamentary session on Friday.

Quebec becomes 1st Canadian province to ban energy drinks for youth

Quebec is now the first jurisdiction in North America to restrict access to caffeinated energy drinks — to people under 16, in this case. The new law will come into effect in six months.

‘My daughter is gone’: Mother alleges ChatGPT failed her family, files lawsuit

In her final days, both Alice Carrier and her girlfriend turned to the OpenAI chatbot, each seeking guidance and neither were urged to get help.

6 Quebecers are on Canada’s World Cup team. Get to know them ahead of today's game

A UFC event will take place on the White House lawn Sunday. One fighter is from Quebec

Tensions are high as the Trump administration sets up a cage fight under a 28-metre-tall, 600-tonne steel "claw" on the White House Lawn, a $60-million US spectacle to mark both Donald Trump's 80th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Quebec’s pickleball championships are this weekend. What can players expect?

The Championnat Provincial Marcel-Lemieux is taking place in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, southwest of Montreal, this weekend. If weather permits, this year's tournament will be held entirely outdoors for the first time — on 20 new courts.

Quebec residents charged in major southwestern Ontario auto theft bust

Halton police have arrested five people and are searching for a sixth. The group is alleged to be connected to more than a dozen auto thefts in southwestern Ontario.

His cat died in a hunting trap. Despite petition, Quebec has no plans to tighten trapping rules

Residents in Rimouski, Que., signed a petition calling for stricter rules around where traps can be placed near residential areas. But despite the effort, Quebec said it is not mandating changes.

Gatineau mom told she can't wear hijab at after-school event: parent committee

A Gatineau school board committee says it's worried parents will be discouraged from volunteering after a local mother was reportedly told by her child's elementary school that, due to Quebec secularism laws, she would have to remove her hijab if she wants to participate in an after-school event this fall.

Emotions and election tension: What you missed on last day of Quebec’s parliamentary session

The last day of the legislative session in Quebec City was marked by emotional goodbyes from outgoing MNAs, fundraising allegations and political jabs ahead of the election campaign. Here’s what happened.

As support grows for Villa Maria, school's future may come down to dollars

Thousands of residents, parents and alumni are pushing to keep Villa Maria College on its historic NDG campus, but school officials say any solution will have to address significant financial challenges as key decisions loom this summer.

SPVM cracks down on Montréal-Nord unit suspected of co-ordinated racist behaviour

More than a dozen police officers assigned to Montréal-Nord’s Station 39 are under investigation over alleged racist and hateful acts committed against Black and Arab people during police stops, Radio-Canada has learned.

Search operation underway at Verdun Beach for missing man

Emergency teams, including Montreal police and firefighters are attempting to locate a young man who went missing at the beach in Verdun on Friday evening.

Inside a familiar gathering place for Montreal soccer fans as World Cup kicks off

World Cup crowds are nothing new for Montreal’s Pub Burgundy Lion, a soccer hub that’s used to welcoming fans throughout the year for various tournaments. With the world’s biggest sports event underway, the pub is ready to host buzzing soccer nights. And this time, its owners say something feels different.

Two Montreal police officers suspended amid allegations of racist conduct

14 other officers from Station 39 have been reassigned to duties that do not involve contact with the public in connection with the case.

Why the Fréchette government is being accused of using UPAC to hunt down whistleblowers

At the National Assembly, opposition parties believe Premier Christine Fréchette’s government is abusing its power by hunting for the source of leaks within the government bureaucracy. Here's a breakdown of the controversy.

‘This is a gem’: Montreal’s Mile-Ex artists fear losing iconic space to redevelopment

At the corner of Beaubien Avenue West and Durocher Street in Montreal's Mile-Ex neighbourhood sits an unassuming industrial red brick building. But 435 Beaubien Ave. W. is anything but ordinary for the many artists who have operated out of studios there for years.

iPhone may be one factor in falling birth rates, researchers say

New research suggests a device that has come to define modern life may be playing a role.

Montreal mayor urges calm, vows to uncover truth after police unit suspected of racist behaviour

2 dead, several injured in Montreal apartment fire

At around 7:30 a.m., Montreal police spokesperson Manuel Couture said police received 911 calls reporting a fire in an apartment building in the Villeray—Saint-Michel—Parc-Extension borough.

Héma-Québec launches summer outreach campaign to boost blood and plasma donations

National Blood Donor Week is being marked with a provincewide summer outreach campaign by Héma-Québec aimed at encouraging blood and plasma donations during the vacation season.

Just how many days do provincial politicians spend legislating? We did the math

Some politicians say the number of days spent in the legislature doesn't matter too much, because the most important work is done in their constituency offices. Others say less time in legislatures allows provincial and territorial governments to avoid accountability and pass flawed legislation.

Why some say Quebec politicians helped fuel the racism they unanimously denounced

In a rare move, four provincial parties denounced a gathering in Shawinigan, Que., captured in a photo, during which more than a dozen masked white nationalists held a banner that read, “I remember a white Quebec.” But some observers say the province's climate in recent decades has helped fuel this type of behaviour.

Explaining the toll financial anxiety is taking on Quebecers

Tasha Lockman, the CEO of Centraide for Greater Montreal, talks about the results of a recent survey conducted by Leger for Centraide, which found that 48 per cent of respondents are experiencing a moderate to extreme level of financial anxiety.

West Islanders have an extra way to get to Trudeau airport this summer — the new 815 bus

Starting in mid-June, West Island residents will have an additional way to get to Montreal’s Trudeau airport. The 815 bus will run all summer and into the fall. Officials say they wanted a better way to connect the Des Sources REM station to the airport.