Recap Tomas Plekanec's OT winner helps Habs snap 3-game skid

by Kelsey Patterson

Tomas Plekanec scored in overtime as the Montreal Canadiens beat the visiting New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Thursday to snap a three-game losing skid.

Quebec needs law to protect media from police spying, inquiry finds

by Jonathan Montpetit, Verity Stevenson

Quebec needs better legislation to shield journalists from police surveillance techniques, which routinely gather more information than needed, a provincial commission of inquiry has found.

Habs continue tradition of buying gifts for underprivileged children

by Jessica Rusnak

The Montreal Canadiens are keeping with their annual holiday tradition of giving back to the community by buying gifts for underprivileged children.

Montreal firefighters work to get 4-alarm fire under control in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

The fire broke out in a building on Bossuet Street Thursday afternoon.

Convicted sex offender Bertrand Charest seeks release from prison pending appeal

by Elias Abboud

Lawyers for Bertrand Charest appeared before Quebec's top court today in a bid to release the convicted sex offender pending an appeal of his conviction on some of the 37 charges on which he was found guilty.

Man who died after canoe capsized in frigid St. Lawrence River identified as Daniel Malenfant

The 39-year-old physiotherapist and experienced ice canoe paddler had been in the water about 30 minutes when he was rescued. He was in a state of respiratory arrest and was hypothermic.

These fake newspaper sites want you to believe they're based in Quebec — but they aren't

by Jeff Yates

A half dozen websites, all claiming to be English-language newspapers based in Quebec, are in fact part of a network of fake newspaper sites run from Ukraine, where they've been earning their creator almost four times the monthly wage in that country.

Bombardier on track to deliver on turnaround goals, CEO says

Bombardier Inc. says it's on track to deliver on its promised five-year turnaround in 2020 as its aerospace and railway divisions are projected to deliver better revenues and profits.

The organizer of Montreal's Formula E race is millions of dollars in debt

Radio-Canada has learned that Montreal it’s electric, the non-profit organization set up to organize and promote the electric race car event, used nearly all of its $10-million line of credit and owes Formula E organizers several millions of dollars.

Montreal police look for other victims in online child luring case

Tanisha Samuels was arrested in the area around Harrowsmith, Ont., but Montreal police believe that there may be victims in the Montreal area.

Sex ed will be mandatory in Quebec elementary and high schools next year

Every Quebec elementary and high school student will receive mandatory sex ed, integrated into their current classes, as of next September, Couillard confirmed to La Presse Canadienne.

Montreal mosque members dispute claim they wanted women barred from construction site on Fridays

by Kalina Laframboise

With doubts being cast on allegations that a Montreal mosque asked that female workers not be visible at the nearby construction site on Fridays, those who attend the mosque say the damage is already done.

Listen to the 2017 CBC Christmas Sing-In

Fill your ears — and hearts! — with wonderful Christmas music from the Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul in Montreal.

Analysis Montreal mosque story shows how dangerous myths can be in era of fake news, far right

by Jonathan Montpetit

A media report stated a Montreal mosque signed a contract with a construction company stipulating no women could be on the site Fridays, the Muslim holy day. It was inaccurate but still spread like wildfire.

CBC Investigates McGill's dentistry faculty criticized over its handling of sexual assault, harassment allegations

by Leah Hendry, Inori Roy

A former McGill student who alleges she was sexually assaulted by a dentistry faculty member last year said the faculty "poorly handled" its investigation of the incident. The faculty is facing criticism over the way it dealt with that complaint, as well as other troubling allegations from dentistry students of bullying and harassment.

Quebec City man dies after boat capsizes

One man is dead after a canoe carrying five men capsized on the St. Lawrence River near Quebec City around noon Wednesday. The other four people were able to swim to shore.

Canadians expected to pay more to dine out in 2018

by Jacqueline Hansen

Food prices are expected to hold steady for the next year — unless you like eating in restaurants.

Doubts cast on news report that Montreal mosque asked for women to be kept away from construction site

by Kamila Hinkson

Quebec's construction commission is looking into allegations published by TVA Nouvelles that a Montreal mosque asked an electrical contractor that women be excluded from a nearby construction site on Fridays, the Muslim day of prayer.

PMO staffer Claude-Éric Gagné under investigation for alleged inappropriate behaviour

by Peter Zimonjic

The deputy director of operations in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office is on leave while a third party investigates him for allegations of inappropriate behaviour.

Snow-removal operations in Montreal expected to be done Sunday

One day after the first major snowfall of the year, almost 2,200 vehicles headed out on the streets Wednesday evening to start to remove the snow.

Map Don't want to get towed during snow removal operations? Avoid these streets

by Roberto Rocha

If you want to decrease your chances of your car getting towed after a snow storm, avoid parking downtown along de Maisonneuve Boulevard, in the central Plateau–Mont-Royal and around Monkland Village.

Video Famous Quebec pig travels the world, inspires social media following

by Marilla Steuter-Martin

Christopher has amassed a substantial social media presence in the last year — he has 19,000 followers on Instagram as well as growing Facebook and YouTube pages.

Chisasibi tyke 'Habs' a big day at Montreal Children's Hospital

by Marjorie Kitty, Susan Bell

Samuel Kanatewat, nine-months-old, sported his best Montreal Canadiens gear for a Christmas visit from team members.

Sun Youth could soon be looking for a new home

Sun Youth, the community service agency which has had a home in the old Baron Byng High School building since the school closed nearly 40 years ago, may need to move to make way for students once again.

How to stay safe on the roads this winter? Start by keeping calm

Do you know how to handle your car on slippery winter roads? CBC’s Jaela Bernstien went out for a spin with Morty’s Driving School to get a lesson on what to do — and what not to do — when driving in dangerous wintry conditions.

Analysis On monorails, hyperloops and other wild ideas to get from Montreal to Quebec City

by Jonathan Montpetit

Premier Philippe Couillard wants a high-speed link between Quebec's two biggest cities, but what would that look like? Here's an overview of some of the more outlandish ideas.

50 dogs removed from South Korea meat farm recovering in Canada

by Jackie Sharkey

After the humane society shut down a dog meat farm in South Korea, about 50 of the 170 canines were brought to Canada, where they will eventually be placed in homes.

What legal weed stores will look like: 'Very chic, very modern, very clean-cut'

by Brett Bundale

With less than seven months to go before recreational marijuana becomes legal, provinces and territories are scrambling to come up with plans to sell cannabis, but few details have emerged about what the retail experience of buying legal weed will be like.

Morneau's small business tax changes promise simpler rules for income sprinkling

by John Paul Tasker

The federal government has unveiled its new proposal to curb "income sprinkling" by some small business owners to family members, with substantive changes to a much-criticized initial proposal unveiled in the summer.

Old Montreal barbershop opens its door to student intern with autism

by Rebecca Ugolini

Maison Privée barbershop in Old Montreal has welcomed a new intern into its fold: Jérémy Léveillé, who has autism. He's learning valuable life skills and forging a few friendships along the way.

Trudeau's pick for Supreme Court chief hailed in Quebec

by Jonathan Montpetit

The appointment of Richard Wagner, a Quebecer, as the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada was met with a sigh of relief by jurists and political leaders across the province.

Fire rips through abandoned building in Montreal's Southwest borough

At least 80 firefighters worked to put out a three-alarm fire in Montreal's Southwest borough late Monday.

West Island man with history of incidents involving children pleads guilty to indecent assault

by Steve Rukavina

Howard Krupp, a Pierrefonds man picked up in 2013 for allegedly stalking schoolchildren in Kirkland, pleaded guilty last week to indecent assault of a minor in a case dating back to the 1970s.

Impact trade star defender Ciman, acquire ex-TFC wingback Edwards

The Montreal Impact shook up their backline Tuesday, trading star centre back Laurent Ciman to expansion Los Angeles FC for Canadian wingback Raheem Edwards and Finnish defender Jukka Raitala.

Charles Hamelin uses video games to escape pressures of speedskating

by Neil Davidson

When Olympic short-track speedskating champion Charles Hamelin isn't training or racing, chances are he's in front of a video game console.

Roads closed, buses stuck in Montreal's 1st major snowstorm

Montreal's first major snow storm is expected to taper off Wednesday morning after slowing down the city Tuesday.

More than 20 cars and trucks involved in 2 accidents on TransCanada near Quebec City

Highway 20 eastbound southwest of Quebec City has reopened after two accidents involving more than 20 vehicles forced its closure for hours earlier Tuesday.

Canadian cellular prices declining, mainly for talk and text, report finds

by Pete Evans

Prices for cellphone service in Canada came down in the last year, but not for heavy users in the vast majority of Canadian cities.

Quebec jurist Richard Wagner named next Supreme Court chief justice

by Kathleen Harris, Aaron Wherry

Quebec jurist Richard Wagner has been named the next chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.

Accused in Lac-Mégantic trial won't mount defence

by Alison Brunette

The lawyers for the three men charged in connection with the 2013 Lac-Mégantic, Que. tragedy have told the court their clients won't present a defence. Jurors have been asked to return to the Sherbrooke courthouse to hear final arguments Jan. 3.

Quebec's new basic income plan has proponents dreaming big, others skeptical

by Benjamin Shingler

The Quebec government has taken a "positive first step" toward a universal basic income with its commitment to provide a set amount of money to those unable to work, says one proponent of the idea. Others aren't so sure.

Man facing child pornography charges recently worked with youth in Salluit, Que.

Quebec provincial police are asking Nunavimmiut for help in an investigation of a child pornography case after the arrest of Predrag Remic in Sherbrooke on Dec. 6.

Quebec Bar releases recommendations on how courts deal with sexual assault

The Quebec Bar Association wants to make it easier for victims of sexual assault to have their cases heard in court.

Student, 8, asking Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante to help build new school

Hector Singh, 8, is lobbying Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante to help get a new school built in his neighbourhood.

Americans revoking travel visas from visitors who plan to claim asylum in Canada

by Alison Crawford

American authorities say an ongoing operation along its northern border has led them to revoke U.S.-issued travel visas of thousands of people, most of whom were headed to Canada to claim asylum.

String of fires in Montreal's east end leads to arson investigation

Montreal police are investigating a string of arsons in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighbourhood overnight.

Deep Trouble Rescuing whales 'high-risk' work government doesn't want to do, DFO email shows

by Karissa Donkin

Whale rescuers are in limbo, as they wait for the completion of a five-month-old Transport Canada investigation into Joe Howlett’s death while disentangling an endangered whale.

21 cases of E. coli linked to romaine lettuce confirmed in N.L., N.B. and Quebec

The federal government is investigating 21 cases of E. coli in three provinces that are believed to be linked to the consumption of romaine lettuce.

Patient in Line users can't get company to stop charging recurring monthly fees

by Simon Nakonechny

Months after paying what they thought was a one-time fee, people who signed up for an online service that promises a way to skip the doctor’s waiting room are still getting credit card charges, month after month.

Royalmount mega-mall promises highway footbridge

In time to woo new Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante, the developer of a proposed mega-mall is proposing a footbridge accessible to cyclists, connecting the mall to the De la Savane Metro station.