蒙特婁一週回顧：水災、種族調查與體育爆冷門

Tensions rising among Quebec paramedics as contract negotiations remain stalled

Bags of manure in paramedics' uniforms were left outside CAQ cabinet ministers’ offices last week, in a move the province's largest paramedics' union says was meant to convey how its workers across Quebec are feeling.

General Jun 18, 2026

Hydro-Québec powers up New York exports amid tightening energy reserves

Hydro-Québec has begun exporting electricity to New York City under a long-term contract that critics say comes at an awkward time, as Quebec grapples with growing demand at home and lower-than-usual reservoir levels.

General Jun 18, 2026

CAQ faces rebuilding test as wave of ministers, MNAs leave party

Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet announced he won’t be running again, joining around 30 Coalition Avenir Québec MNAs and other key figures that have made the same decision. This wave of departures raises questions about the party’s ability to attract new candidates as it heads toward the next election.

General Jun 18, 2026

Outaouais cabinet minister Mathieu Lacombe not running for re-election

Two-term Papineau MNA Mathieu Lacombe announced Thursday he will not run for re-election this autumn.

General Jun 18, 2026

French language complaints in Quebec hit record high, OQLF says

Quebec's language watchdog, the Office québécois de la langue française, released its latest annual numbers on Thursday. The OQLF says it received 11,125 complaints between April 1st, 2025 and March 31 of this year, which is up seven per cent from the previous year.

General Jun 18, 2026

Quebec earmarks $12.5 M to address homelessness across the province

Social Solidarity Minister Chantal Rouleau will announce new funding for the fight against homelessness and its causes on Thursday. Montreal will receive most of the money, with $5 million set aside for the city, while other regions will receive less than $1 million.

General Jun 18, 2026

Magnitude 4.4 moderate earthquake hits Eastern Quebec

A 4.5 magnitude moderate earthquake has shaken the Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, and Côte-Nord regions Thursday morning.

General Jun 18, 2026

Facebook Marketplace scams involving Pokémon cards, laptops on rise: Laval police

Police in Laval, Que., say they're seeing a rise in Facebook Marketplace scams specifically involving the purchase of Pokémon cards and Apple's MacBook laptops. There have been 11 cases targeting the popular trading card game since March.

General Jun 18, 2026

After top court ruling, Quebec to prioritize long-term residents for subsidized daycare

The Quebec government will be prioritizing families who "live and work in Quebec permanently" over asylum seekers for subsidized spots in daycares, according to the province's families minister.

General Jun 18, 2026

What the Montreal Victoire’s roster will look like next season

Montreal chose last at the 2026 PWHL Draft and picked six new players, including Finland’s Petra Nieminen. The team also re-signed forward Abby Roque on a two-year contract.

General Jun 18, 2026

Inside Resilience Montreal’s new wellness centre for unhoused people

The facility, located on Atwater Avenue, primarily serves Indigenous people, but everyone is welcome. It includes showers, rest areas and a health clinic, among other features.

General Jun 18, 2026

Business leaders rally to support Montreal’s bid for defence bank

Montreal’s business community is moving forward with plans to convert a downtown project to house the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank in an effort to 'stay in the race.'

Politics Jun 18, 2026

Some Black Montreal police employees say they're worried about going to work

Black employees of the Montreal police force have sent a letter to management saying some have concerns about going to work after the dismantling of a patrol unit over serious allegations of racist misconduct.

General Jun 19, 2026

Residents in Saint-Hyacinthe, Que., mourn after 13-year-old cyclist killed by truck

A day after a 13-year-old girl was killed by a truck while riding her bike, Véronique Fournier, the victim's mother, says she's grateful for the support she's received from members from the public.

General Jun 19, 2026

Montreal family shares hope after life-saving stem cell transplant

A West Island family is sharing their story after a stem cell transplant saved their father's life in hopes that others will donate to help give others that same chance.

Canada Jun 18, 2026

Quebec scraps long-awaited 400-km highway extension on Lower North Shore

A promised 400-kilometre highway bridging an isolated part of Quebec’s Lower North Shore to the rest of the province is no longer in the works, according to Transport Minister Benoit Charette.

General Jun 19, 2026

Gruesome injury to Ismaël Koné in victory over Qatar dampens Canadian men's joy of historic 1st World Cup win

A game that had the Canadian crowd roaring fell suddenly silent when the key midfielder shattered his leg.

General Jun 19, 2026

Groups echo call for public inquiry into racism within Quebec police, send letter to premier

A coalition of groups have sent a letter to Premier Christine Fréchette, reiterating the call for the province to hold a public inquiry into racism and racial profiling within Montreal police. This demand is in connection with the allegations of racism that led to the police force investigating 16 officers at a police station in the city's Montréal-Nord borough.

General Jun 19, 2026

Montreal has thousands of vacant units. Landlords and advocates disagree on why

Montreal is in the midst of a housing crisis, but a new Radio-Canada analysis of Hydro-Québec electricity consumption data shows there are roughly 25,000 vacant units in the city.

General Jun 19, 2026

Breaking down the major jump in fatal road collisions in Quebec City

Thirty-five people were killed in road accidents in the Quebec City area last year. That represents an 88 per cent increase compared to the previous five years. Quebec AM guest host Peter Tardif sat down with SAAQ spokesperson Simon-Pierre Poulin to find out more about the auto-insurance board's latest report on the topic.

General Jun 19, 2026

Gatineau tramway cost grows again to estimated $8B

A Quebec transportation agency says it would cost about four times as much as originally planned to build a 24-kilometre light rail line, opening the door for officials to talk about changes including scaling the project back.

General Jun 19, 2026

Health officals urge caution as cases of raccoon rabies surge in southern Quebec

Public health officials in the Montérégie and Estrie regions are warning residents to be vigilant, as raccoon rabies continues to spread.

General Jun 19, 2026

Escaped kangaroo settling in at Granby Zoo after roaming Montreal’s South Shore

A kangaroo allegedly kept illegally before escaping onto Montreal's South Shore is eating well and settling into life at the Granby Zoo, staff say.

Canada Jun 19, 2026

Robbery suspect steals cop car, triggers lengthy chase: Montreal police

A 28-year-old man is facing charges after a Montreal cop car was stolen, prompting a chase that spanned nearly 60 kilometres across the city.

Crime Jun 19, 2026

Quebec's anti-corruption unit raids regional airline Air Liaison, Radio-Canada reports

Investigators from Quebec’s anti-corruption unit, known as UPAC, raided the premises of Air Liaison early Tuesday morning in Quebec City.

General Jun 19, 2026

Montreal's Ismaël Koné undergoes surgery to repair broken leg

Midfielder Ismael Kone has undergone successful surgery to repair a broken leg suffered in Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar at the World Cup.

General Jun 19, 2026

Black Montreal public servants call for concrete action to fight systemic racism

Black public servants working for the city of Montreal are joining a growing chorus calling for major reforms to crack down on systemic racism.

Canada Jun 19, 2026

Raccoon rabies outbreak still growing, Quebec public health officials say

Quebec public health officials are sounding the alarm as rabies cases continue to spread in regions to the south and east of Montreal.

Canada Jun 19, 2026

Feds add $5.4B to address ‘pressures’ facing $10-a-day child-care program

Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu said she has heard provinces and territories' calls for more federal money, as many struggle to reduce fees, add spaces and recruit staff.

Politics Jun 19, 2026

‘It feels good to be home,’ says Montreal man transitioning out of homelessness

Robert Monette is living in one of 18 Montreal apartments as part of a housing project for people transitioning out of homelessness. Rent is subsidized and there are free counselling services on site.

General Jun 20, 2026

The Great Peace of Montreal document returns to the city for its 325th anniversary

The Great Peace of Montreal is a landmark document that put an end to decades of warfare. In 1701, leaders of nearly 40 Indigenous nations gathered in Montreal to sign the treaty and make peace. For the second time in history, the original document is now on display at the Pointe-à-Callière Museum. CBC Montreal News at 6 host Debra Arbec went to the museum to talk about the significance of the document to André Dudemaine, founder of LandInSights, and exhibition project manager Samuel Moreau.

General Jun 20, 2026

Ismaël Koné injury leaves Quebec soccer community shaken

Canadian midfielder Ismaël Koné’s leg was broken on Thursday during a World Cup game against Qatar, which Canada won 6-0. The Montrealer’s loved ones, teammates and coach are reeling.

General Jun 20, 2026

How all 5 Canadian PWHL teams look 1 month into the off-season

A busy month of expansion signings and a six-round draft has started to bring each PWHL team's roster picture into focus.

General Jun 20, 2026

2 children seriously injured in Montréal-Nord apartment fire

Two children were seriously injured in a fire that broke out in an apartment building in Montréal-Nord on Friday afternoon.

General Jun 20, 2026

Where to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day in Quebec this weekend

Communities across Quebec are celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. Here's an overview of a few festivities taking place in the province.

General Jun 20, 2026

This tour is challenging the colonial history behind Old Montreal monuments

The Colonial Secrets of Old Montreal walking tour is organized by Haunted Montreal, in collaboration with Cree storyteller Sophie-Claude Miller. It aims to showcase the Indigenous stories behind tourist attractions in the area.

General Jun 20, 2026

Auger-Aliassime falls to American Frances Tiafoe in Halle Open quarters after dropping tiebreaker

Canada's Félix Auger-Aliassime is out of the Halle Open after falling 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (12) to Frances Tiafoe of the United States in the quarterfinals on Friday in Germany.

General Jun 20, 2026

Behind the scenes at the Walter Cup finals with Victoire families

CBC Quebec had the chance to experience the championship-clinching game in the Montreal Victoire family section and speak to players' loved ones.

General Jun 20, 2026

Sceptres sign veteran forward Jamie Lee Rattray to 2-year deal

The Toronto Sceptres announced they have signed veteran forward Jamie Lee Rattray to a two-year contract, which is just one of a few deals to be struck around the PWHL on Saturday.

General Jun 20, 2026

Montreal man with ALS shares story as awareness month highlights progress, hope

A Montrealer living with ALS, is sharing his story to raise awareness and inspire others while researchers continue to make progress toward treatment for the incurable disease.

Canada Jun 20, 2026

Elks beat Alouettes 32-29 in overtime

Justin Rankin ran in a pair of touchdowns and quarterback Cody Fajardo carried in the winner himself as the Edmonton Elks stopped previously-unbeatable quarterback Davis Alexander, holding on to win their home opener 32-29 in overtime over the Montreal Alouettes on a rainy Saturday.

Sports Jun 20, 2026

Storm system over Montreal leads to flooding, street closures and power outages

A storm system over Montreal has led to flooded streets and flooded basements in the West Island.

General Jun 21, 2026

Montreal public market celebrating 15 years and counting as community hub

A public market in Montreal’s east end is celebrating its 15th anniversary. The idea for a market originated with a citizen-led petition calling to make the area more vibrant. The Marché Public de Pointe-aux-Trembles, a Saturday staple, has welcomed thousands of people over the years and continues to grow, allowing local food producers to test and showcase their products.

General Jun 21, 2026

Independent observer named to monitor Montreal police racism investigation

Quebec Domestic Security Minister Ian Lafrenière has appointed an independent observer to oversee the investigations into racism allegations involving Montreal police officers.

Canada Jun 20, 2026

Quebec town recognizes trees as living beings with rights

A small town west of Montreal has decided to officially recognize trees as living beings with rights of their own, in what an environmental organization describes as a first in Quebec and Canada.

General Jun 21, 2026

More rain expected in southern Quebec as Montreal area deals with flooding

Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for a repeat of Saturday evening's storms as many in southern Quebec deal with the aftermath of flash flooding.

General Jun 21, 2026

While Quebec works to make roads safer, some say more can be done about trucks

Back in October, Quebec’s chief coroner ordered a public inquiry into deaths caused by freight trucks and legal changes are already underway, but recent fatal collisions are continuing to raise concerns about road safety.

General Jun 21, 2026

More than 100mm of rain falls on Montreal: floods homes, causes outages

Parts of Montreal received more than 100 millimetres of rain in a short period Saturday, with some boroughs like Pierrefonds exceeding 150 mm in two hours.

Canada Jun 21, 2026