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Benjamin Shingler
Journalist
Benjamin Shingler is a reporter based in Montreal. He previously worked at The Canadian Press and the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal.
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A brief history of Amazon in Quebec: A rapid expansion, and a union forms
Amazon Canada says it's closing its Quebec sorting and shipping centres, only five years after the company opened a facility in the province.
Canada -Montreal |
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Recommended rent increase for 2025 hits historic high in Quebec
The 5.9 per cent jump is the highest recommended rent hike in at least three decades, according to guidelines released by Quebec's rental tribunal Tuesday.
Canada -Montreal |
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Montreal should avoid dismantling homeless encampments, report finds
Montreal needs to come up with a plan to avoid dismantling homeless encampments and supervise them when necessary, according to a new city-commissioned report.
Canada -Montreal |
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Who's running to lead the Quebec Liberals
The Quebec Liberal Party's leadership race is officially underway, with four candidates declared so far. Here's a look at who could win the top job.
Canada -Montreal |
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Quebec plane fighting L.A. fires grounded after being struck by drone
A Quebec water bomber fighting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles was grounded on Thursday after it collided with a drone flying in restricted airspace, officials said.
Canada -Montreal |
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How Quebec's recycling system is changing in 2025: A lot more can go in the bin
Starting Jan. 1 in Quebec, a lot more can go in your recycling bin. Here's a breakdown of what's changing.
Canada -Montreal |
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Quebec accused of catering to logging industry as it reviews how forests are managed
Indigenous leaders, environmental groups and experts say the province isn't being transparent as it tries to modernize the forestry sector. They worry logging companies will have too much sway over what forest gets cut.
Canada -Montreal |
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Steps from city hall, Montreal opens an emergency warming centre — filled with chairs
Mayor Valérie Plante acknowledged the new space was not a "perfect solution" but said it was a "humanitarian" one. She called on the province to do more to help.
Canada -Montreal |
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Quebec's emissions dropped in 2022, below pre-pandemic levels
Quebec succeeded in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions in 2022 below the levels seen before the pandemic, moving the province closer to reaching its climate targets.
Canada -Montreal |
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Former Montreal school board official gets absolute discharge in fraud case
Caroline Mastantuono, who once led Lester B. Pearson School Board's international department, has been granted an absolute discharge after pleading guilty to corruption-related charges earlier this year.
Canada -Montreal |