Police Racism Allegations, Porter Airlines Expansion & Political Tensions — Montreal Monday

‘Anger, sadness, a sense of deja-vu': Montréal-Nord mayor responds to police racism allegations

Borough mayor Christine Black says the scope of allegations came as a shock, though she acknowledged concerns about systemic racism in Montréal-Nord are not new.

Charles Milliard threatens legal action against Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, demands apology

The leader of the Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ), Charles Milliard, is putting the leader of the Parti Québécois on notice over comments Paul St-Pierre Plamondon made linking the PLQ to organized crime on the last day of the legislature before the fall elections.

1st commercial flights to take off today from Montreal's revamped airport

Montreal Metropolitan Airport will welcome its first commercial passengers today as Porter Airlines launches service from the South Shore hub.

Recent drowning near Verdun Beach exposes issues around awareness, rescue logistics

The borough mayor for Verdun says there's a need for more secure access points to the water, after a fourth person in just over a year drowned near Verdun Beach. Meanwhile, the Montreal's firefighters' association says it doesn't have the necessary tools to conduct water rescues.

Montreal police chief vows to act on allegations of racism at Montréal-Nord police station

New creative hub in West Island giving a leg up to young entrepreneurs and creators

An apartment in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue has been transformed into Dépanneur Studios, a space where aspiring entrepreneurs and creators can come together to bring their projects to life. Co-owner Myriam Ferreira takes Sonali Karnick on a tour.

One of Quebec's historic landmarks celebrates 30th anniversary

The P’tit Train du Nord in the Laurentians is one of the province’s most popular cycling and skiing trails. Andie Bennett, CBC's reporter for the Laurentians and the Lanaudière, speaks about the historic landmark and the struggle to establish the former railroad track as a cycling path.

Porter Airlines betting travellers will embrace Montreal’s second airport

Porter Airlines is betting travellers will embrace a new passenger terminal at Montreal Metropolitan Airport, on Montreal's South Shore.

How Quebec has influenced medical assistance in dying across Canada

Doctors say Quebec paved the way for medical assistance in dying in Canada and influenced federal MAID legislation 10 years ago to allow eligible adults to request the process.

As racism allegations surface, Montréal-Nord community leaders ask police: What now?

People working with Montréal-Nord's youth say there is a pressing "urgency to act" following a police racism scandal in the borough. They are demanding a meeting with the police chief.

Anishinaabe flutist faces financial barriers over new instrument

Tyler Evans-Knott, a 25-year-old flutist from Curve Lake First Nation, was recently accepted into McGill University’s Schulich School of Music, but had to decline the offer since he needs but can't yet afford a new instrument.

Quebec to appoint independent observer for Montreal police racism probe

Quebec's minister of public security says if the probe doesn't shed full light on the events, he won't rule out the possibility of a public inquiry. 

Mystery marsupial missing on Montreal’s South Shore: SPCA

An animal protection agency says a small marsupial has been on the loose on Montreal’s South Shore for days.

Montreal North residents demand action over alleged racist conduct by police

The calls come after Montreal police director Fady Dagher announced late Friday that two officers have been suspended and 14 others reassigned and placed under investigation.

War of words over organized crime claim continues between PQ and Liberals

Charles Milliard wants the PQ leader to retract comments linking the Liberals to organized crime. So will this political feud end in an apology, or a courtroom?