Montreal Latest News

• Quebec measles outbreak grows to 11 cases; officials warn of thousands of exposures

  The Quebec government says thousands of people might have been exposed to measles at a shopping mall north of Montreal earlier this month.

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• Quebec Liberals look to revive party as leadership race begins

  The Quebec Liberal leadership race kicked off on Monday with candidates picking up endorsements, as the provincial party tries to broaden its appeal.

  Politics

  10 hours
• 15 years later: Deadly Haiti earthquake and those now living in Montreal

  Fifteen years ago a deadly earthquake killed hundreds of thousands in Haiti. While the repercussions are still being felt, the quake itself isn't necessarily to blame.

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  Jan 13
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• Delays, Trudeau resignation threaten Toronto-Quebec City high-frequency rail project

  Canadians hoping plans for high-frequency rail between Toronto and Quebec City would move forward this year will instead see further delays.

  Canada

  Jan 12
• Quebec Liberals ‘at a crossroads’ as leadership race kicks off Monday

  As the federal Liberals prepare to choose Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s successor, another Liberal leadership race is getting underway in Quebec this week.

  Politics

  Jan 12
• Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon won’t join Liberal leadership race

  Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has become the latest MP to say he won't join the race to become the next leader of the Liberal party.

  Politics

  Jan 12
• Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens earn point, fall to Dallas Stars in shootout

  The Montreal Canadiens lost in a shootout to the Dallas Stars on Saturday night, but continue to put up points in their chase for the playoffs.

  Sports

  Jan 12
• Tough lesson: Thousands of ‘unqualified’ teachers in Quebec schools

  Education experts say Quebec is increasingly reliant on "unqualified teachers", putting the quality of education at risk and exhausting school staff. 

  Education

  Jan 11
• Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens stun Washington Capitals with 3-2 overtime win

  After waiting all week to play, the Montreal Canadiens had a difficult back-to-back starting Friday in Washington, then Saturday at home against Dallas. The Capitals are the surprise team of the season with the best record in all of the East Conference. They likely thought it would be an easy one, but these aren’t the...

  Sports

  Jan 10
• Los Angeles wildfires: Canadian plane out of service after drone collision

  Authorities in Los Angeles say a Quebec water bomber is out of service after colliding with a drone while fighting wildfires Thursday.

  U.S. News

  Jan 10
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• Stranded Montreal Statcare patients offered alternative health care site

  A week of uncertainty before Christmas culminated with the closure of the Statcare clinic, leaving residents who had relied on it for medical help left without an option.

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  Jan 9
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• Supreme Court rejects Quebec woman’s attempt to sue comedian who mocked her son

  Canada's highest court has put an end to a 12-year legal saga that pitted comedian Mike Ward against the family of a disabled Quebec singer whom he mocked in his routines.

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  Jan 9
• L.A. wildfires: U.S. asks Canada for resources as provinces send aid

  Canada's forest fire centre says it's considering a request for air tankers, as Quebec says it has two water bombers in the region and Alberta is preparing to send resources.

  Canada

  Jan 9
• Montreal man sentenced in U.S. for exporting weapon components to Russia

  A Montreal man was sentenced to 40 months in prison by a U.S. court for running a scheme to illegally export electronic components wotrth millions to Russia for military use.

  Crime

  Jan 9
• Neighbour dispute leads to fatal stabbing in Quebec suburb

  A 56-year-old man is dead after police were called to an apartment complex just outside Montreal for a dispute between two neighbours.

  Crime

  Jan 9
• 4 arrested, including 2 from Quebec, in alleged cross-border human smuggling

  Provincial police say OPP and RCMP officers stopped a vehicle headed toward the U.S. border on Tuesday and found eight people "concealed" in the back.  

  Crime

  Jan 8
• The NHL’s 2026 outdoor Winter Classic game set for… Florida?

  “Outdoor NHL games in the Sunshine State? Never let it be said that our league isn’t willing to accept a challenge," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said.

  Sports

  Jan 8
• Two Quebec planes and their crews helping fight devastating L.A. wildfires

  A pair of Quebec water bombers and their crews are in California helping fight the massive wildfires tearing through the Los Angeles area.

  Environment

  Jan 8
• Adviser says Quebec-N.L. energy deal is ‘very good,’ as Opposition vows not to vote

  Politicians are set to vote on the early draft of the deal, which would see Hydro-Québec pay far more than it currently does for electricity from the Churchill Falls plant.

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  Jan 8
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• Dad says U.S. treatment Canadian doctors dubbed as ‘witchcraft’ will help son

  A Quebec father says he had to take his son to the United States for care after alleging doctors in Montreal wrote off his son’s chances at survival.

  Health

  Jan 8
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• Advocate urges empathy after Quebec woman allegedly abandons newborn outside in cold

  A Quebec woman has been charged with failing to provide the necessaries of life after allegedly abandoning her newborn shortly after giving birth outdoors on New Year's Day.

  Crime

  Jan 7
• Ship stuck in St. Lawrence River for two weeks could be freed today

  A ship that has been stuck in the St. Lawrence River northeast of Montreal since Christmas Eve could be freed today.  

  Canada

  Jan 7
• Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens beat Vancouver Canucks in OT thriller

  The Montreal Canadiens won their fifth game in six starts, beating the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 in overtime at the Bell Centre on Monday night.

  Sports

  Jan 7
• Justin Trudeau resignation: Many in his home riding of Papineau happy with news

  Justin Trudeau was first elected to the riding of Papineau in 2008. It's considered one of the most diverse and immigrant-rich ridings in the country.

  Politics

  Jan 6
• Newfoundland and Labrador energy deal with Quebec under scrutiny as debate opens

  Newfoundland and Labrador politicians are digging into the details of the province's draft energy deal with Quebec as four days of debate begin today in St. John's, N.L.

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  Jan 6