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'We're all here together': Montreal English theatre shows its resilience with award ceremony
The Montreal English Theatre Awards ceremony is being held this evening at Le Gesù theatre. For the community, it's a time to celebrate their achievements and resilience coming out of the pandemic, together.
Quebec's transit authorities could save $350M per year, according to audit
Subcontracting bus drivers from the private sector, expanding transit-on-demand models, shrinking vehicle reserves and pooling resources are among the top recommendations made by consulting firm Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton.
What's on the minds of some Americans in Montreal on election day
We're checking in with some American voters based in Montreal as the US election nears its end.
Montreal Toundra cancels its upcoming pro basketball season
The Montreal Toundra are now just the latest in a long history of professional basketball teams struggling to stay afloat in Montreal. General manager and founder Juan Mendez says he's hoping the team will be back next season.
Verdun borough, residents butt heads over future of urban forest on Nuns' Island
Starting in January, the borough of Verdun will fell ash trees within 25 metres of the trails and infrastructure of the Domaine Saint-Paul, most of which are either dead or decaying due to infection by the emerald ash borer, a sparkling invasive beetle.
Only 1 ferry in service between Quebec City and Lévis after MV Radisson collides with dock
Quebec's ferry network, the Société des Traversiers du Québec (STQ) is temporarily operating with one less ferry after the MV Radisson hit the dock in Quebec City Friday, slightly injuring four people.
Saint-Hyacinthe, Que., is trying to fix its smelly water treatment plant problem — and it's costly
The City of Saint-Hyacinthe, Que., is putting a moratorium on all new construction near its water treatment plant in an effort to spare potential future residents from the foul odour that's been emanating from the plant for years. The moratorium is in effect while the city upgrades its nearly 40-year-old plant.
Quebec's largest nurses' union adopts new collective agreement
Members of Quebec largest nurses' union voted just over 66 per cent in favour of adopting a conciliator's recommendations after rejecting an agreement in principle earlier this year.
Province seeking partner for Quebec City's 3rd link project planned for 2027
Transport Minister Genviève Guibault says she hopes to complete as many steps as possible in the next two years. But the final contract will be signed in 2027 by the government that wins the next election.
Jewish Montrealers enter high holidays with increased security at synagogues
With the start of the Jewish high holidays and Oct. 7 approaching, security is top of mind for several religious institutions in Montreal.