Champlain Bridge emergency plans updated in the event of span closure

The province is revising its emergency plans for the Champlain Bridge, according to documents obtained by Radio Canada.

Updated Carol, The Revenant, Room, Mad Max among Golden Globe nominations

Irish-Canadian captivity and survival drama Room joins a wide field of contenders for the 2016 Golden Globe Awards. From Beverly Hills, Calif., organizers today unveiled a nominees list recognizing myriad productions.

More Quebecers turn to food banks in 2015 compared to last year

The number of people across the province who are turning to food banks for help has gone up in the last year by almost 6 per cent.

Protesting teachers evicted from temporary camp overnight

A group of teachers who set up a temporary camp across from the Education Minister's Montreal office were evicted from the site overnight.

Quebec's assisted dying law comes into effect today

Starting today, it is legal in Quebec for terminally ill patients to choose to die.

Jean Talon Street bars hit by Molotov cocktails

Two café-bars on Jean Talon Street East were targeted by arsonists early this morning, but the firebombs failed to ignite.

Downtown anti-austerity protest ends with vandalism, arrest

A rowdy evening anti-austerity protest downtown ended with the arrest of at least one person after Montreal police declared the march illegal and used tear gas to disperse the crowd.

Taxi driver attacked by passenger in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

A Montreal taxi driver was rushed to hospital with injuries to his hands after a passenger attacked him with a "sharp object" early this morning.

Pie-IX Blvd. water main break leads to 209 flood claims against Montreal

Nearly six weeks after a major reinforced-concrete pipe burst on Pie-IX Boulevard, flooding dozens of homes, it's still a mystery what caused the pipe to fail.

New Pushap restaurant still popular despite history of fines

by Shari Okeke

Pushap restaurant owner Vipan Mohan says customers showed their support by giving him his busiest day in the last 30 years right after the Journal de Montréal printed an article calling the business "incorrigible"

Montreal weather: Rainy morning, warm day

It's another unseasonably warm day in Montreal, but don't forget your umbrella. Get your full forecast details here.

Analysis Polls suggest Canadians' support for refugee plan growing — maybe

by Éric Grenier

A new poll suggests that more Canadians support the federal government's plan to bring in refugees than oppose it, but this may not show a shift in public opinion. Éric Grenier explains.

Vogue shares 'steamy' photo of Justin Trudeau and his wife from upcoming profile

by Lauren O'Neil

Photos from Vogue magazine's profile on the 'new young face of Canadian politics' have tongues wagging ahead of its release.

Bob Paulson says he doesn't want racists inside RCMP ranks

by Susana Mas

RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson concedes to a group of First Nations leaders that there are racists inside his police force, a surprising admission welcomed by indigenous people, who say it is key to addressing the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women.

Quebec's assisted dying law will proceed as scheduled, pending Appeal Court hearing

Quebec will go ahead with its medically assisted dying law tomorrow, as planned, after Quebec's highest court agreed to hear an appeal of the Superior Court decision which suspended the law.

Huntingdon residents say Montrealers should give plastic bag ban a chance

Most merchants and shoppers in Huntingdon, Que., where a plastic bag ban has been in place for seven years, say Montrealers should also impose a ban.

Recap Bruins upset Canadiens with 3rd period rally

by Kelsey Patterson

Loui Eriksson and Landon Ferraro scored less than a minute apart in the third period as the Boston Bruins came from behind to beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Wednesday.

Stolen map detailing Champlain's first voyages recovered

A map documenting Samuel de Champlain's first voyages to New France and New England has been recovered, bringing to life one of the earliest European explorations of the region.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Boston Bruins: 3 things to watch

by Andie Bennett

The Habs have a chance to clinch the season series against the Bruins tonight in their final meeting before the Winter Classic. Here are Andie Bennett's three things to watch.

Quebec Baptist minister alleged to have confined, beaten 5 boys

A Baptist pastor from Shannon, Que. is facing 12 charges of assault causing bodily harm in connection with the alleged confinement and beating of five young boys in his basement between 1983 and 2014.

French hotel chain Accor buys Fairmont, Raffles and Swissotel for $2.9B US

French hotel chain Accor is buying the company that owns luxury hotel lines Raffles, Swissotel and Canada's Fairmont in a deal worth about $2.9 billion US in cash and shares.

Tens of thousands take to Montreal streets in latest public sector strike

Downtown Montreal streets were clogged with protesters, as 400,000 public sector workers staged a one-day strike which the CSN says was the biggest walkout in Quebec since 1972.

Moving day comes for historic Griffintown house

A tiny heritage home in Montreal's Griffintown district got a big sendoff today as it was moved temporarily by developers of a new condominium project next door.

What a plastic bag ban could look like in Montreal

A Montreal committee has recommended the city ban the use of plastic bags by Earth Day in 2018. Here's a breakdown of the proposal's key points.

Mike Condon's dad talks hockey stardom, pressure and social media

"He's been thrown into the fire," says Ted Condon of his son's newfound place with the Habs.

Habs put Semin on unconditional waivers to end deal

by Stephen Whyno

The Montreal Canadiens have placed Alexander Semin on unconditional waivers for mutual termination of his contract. Mutual termination of his deal could mean Semin's NHL career is over, at least for now.

Dollarama earnings show most sales now priced at $1.25 and up

by Pete Evans

Almost 60 per cent of everything sold at Dollarama last quarter was priced at $1.25 and up, and the retail chain says it will use that — and not the loonie — as a reference point from now on.

'I hope other refugees still in Syria soon get to experience this joy, too,' new arrival says

Dozens of privately sponsored refugees arrived last night at Montreal's Trudeau International Airport, where many held their loved ones for the first time in years.

Cat missing in Saskatchewan returned to Quebec family months later

by Samanda Brace

They thought she was a goner, but a family's cat came back three months after going missing in Chaplin, Sask.

Analysis For indigenous people, inquiries can fuel change — but only if governments act

by Tim Fontaine

Ottawa has announced the first stage of an impending inquiry into murdered and missing indigenous women, and history has shown that public inquiries can bring about change. But only if governments choose to accept the recommendations.

UQAM obtains injunction against striking teaching assistants

The University of Quebec in Montreal has obtained a court injunction to guarantee access to its facilities during a strike by student employees.

Video NDG Food Depot's Boîte à Lunch program unites kids through cooking

by Jaela Bernstien

What does it take to unite a community? Food, a good sense of humour, and some very enthusiastic volunteers from the NDG Food Depot.

Montreal urged to ban plastic shopping bags by 2018

Montreal should ban the use of plastic bags by Earth Day in 2018 in favour of reusable or recyclable bags, the city's environmental committee has recommended.

'It's historic': Quebec aboriginal community applauds launch of national inquiry

People in Quebec who have suffered because of violence against indigenous women are applauding the start of a national inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women.

What Syrian refugees can expect when they arrive in Quebec

The province is set to accept 3,650 Syrians before the end of the year. Here's what we know so far about how it will work.

Photos The Habs surprise young fans in Montreal hospitals

The Montreal Canadiens visit the city's paediatric hospitals every year around the holidays.

Lennoxville Elementary students contribute to 25,000 Tuques project

by Kate McKenna

The mixed-age classroom at Lennoxville Elementary spent an afternoon making tuques for Syrian refugees as a contribution to the grassroots project called 25,000 Tuques.

Father of man injured in Lachine balcony collapse wants more inspections

The father of the only man to survive when a balcony collapsed in Lachine says the city needs to conduct regular inspections.

Canadian politicians slam Trump's 'unnerving' anti-Muslim tirade

Canadian politicians have given a thumbs down to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for his pitch to ban Muslims from travelling to the U.S. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians reject politics of "fear and division."

'You have a collective agreement. Go work,' Coderre tells blue collar workers

Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre is calling on the city's blue collar workers to return to their jobs on Tuesday after they gathered at the Palais des congrès for a special labour meeting.

Geminid meteor shower: How to catch the cosmic light show

Conditions are ideal for the yearly Geminid meteor shower, but to really get the full effect, you'll have to get out of Montreal, a McGill expert says.

Montreal remains a relative bargain in Canada's hot housing market

by Ross Marowits

As home sales in Toronto and Vancouver continue to hit record levels, the real estate sector in Canada's second-largest city remains an outlier, with prices almost $100,000 less than the national average.

Negative interest rates an option in Canada, Stephen Poloz says

by Pete Evans

Canada could theoretically follow the lead of other countries that have recently gone to negative interest rates in order to stimulate the economy, Stephen Poloz told a business audience today after yet another drop in the loonie.

'Singing is a social thing': Montreal elementary school students join the chorus

by Jeanette Kelly

Andrew Gray conducts the Montreal Children's Choir but tonight he'll be on stage with another group: young students who have been taking free singing classes at school since September. For many, it's their introduction to music.

Quebec businesses urged to hire Syrian refugees, offered $15K subsidy from province

The Quebec government is encouraging businesses to take advantage of an existing subsidy program and put Syrian refugees to work.

Outremont bans new places of worship on Bernard, Laurier avenues

The borough of Outremont has adopted a controversial bylaw banning new places of worship on Bernard and Laurier avenues.

Meet the volunteers at heart of the NDG Food Depot

The NDG Food depot attracts the young and old — and that’s not just those who turn to the community-based non-profit organization for food baskets or to eat a healthy meal. It includes those who volunteer their time to help prepare them.

Laval native Dupuis ends NHL career due to blood-clot issues

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that Pascal Dupuis will not play hockey again because of a medical condition related to blood clots. Dupuis was diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung in January 2014 and returned to the NHL this season.

Bixi's 1-way pass pays off as casual rides almost double

The introduction of a $2.75 one-way Bixi pass seems to have paid off for the bike-sharing service, as the number of casual rides almost doubled in 2015.

4 tips to ensure your balcony is safe in wake of Lachine collapse

In the wake of a balcony collapse in Lachine that left two young men dead and another seriously injured, a Montreal expert is offering tips for how to ensure your own home is safe.