Analysis Trump's solution to 'unfair' American dairy woes: blame Canada

by Janyce McGregor

U.S. President Donald Trump swaggered into Wisconsin Tuesday and told anxious American farmers that he knew the solution to their problems: beat up Canada for how it runs its dairy industry. But there's a difference between sabre-rattling and actually firing a shot.

Patients sick of being charged for service they didn't know they signed up for

by Sabrina Marandola

Quebec's consumer protection agency is cracking down on a service that's supposed to make life easier for patients.

1,300 Canadians have died with medical assistance since legalization—here's one man's story

by Nicole Ireland

More than 1,300 people in Canada have chosen to end their lives since medically assisted dying became legal. Rob Rollins, a 56-year-old who lived in a rural village in eastern Ontario, was one of them.

Canadians approve of Liberals' marijuana legalization, but with some reservations, poll suggests

by Éric Grenier

A new poll suggests Canadians are broadly in favour of the government's plan to legalize plot, but are less keen on some of the details.

Mercier, Sainte-Martine on Montreal's South Shore under boil water advisory

A major water main break on Montreal’s South Shore has prompted a boil water advisory in two municipalities: Mercier and Sainte-Martine.

4 men charged in spring crime spree across greater Montreal region

Four men have been charged with more than 64 crimes, including robbery, armed sexual assault, breaking and entering, use of a firearm and more.

Government says there's no 'free ticket' to Canada as number of asylum seekers climbs

by Kathleen Harris

The number of asylum seekers illegally crossing the border from the U.S. into Canada continues to climb, but the government says they still represent only a fraction of the total new arrivals to the country.

Quebec dairy farmers concerned after Trump's comments in 'America's Dairyland'

by Sabrina Marandola

Some of Quebec's dairy farmers are worried about their industry, as tensions rise between the United States and Canada over tariffs.

Montreal posts $139M surplus ahead of municipal election

by Elysha Enos

The City of Montreal has announced a surplus of $139.1 million for 2016 — making this the third year in a row that the Coderre administration has posted a surplus.

Why is the rusty blackbird in trouble? Quebec researchers win $60K grant to find out

by Angelica Montgomery

The once-abundant rusty blackbird is now listed as a vulnerable species, but the reason for its drastic decline is a mystery — one the Tadoussac bird observatory hopes to solve.

Rain expected to worsen flooding across soggy Quebec this week

Some areas of Quebec are experiencing minor flooding Wednesday morning, and rainfall in the forecast for the next few days may make the problem worse.

Visa refusal may keep McGill student apart from mother on graduation day

by Kamila Hinkson

After five years of classes, papers and exams, McGill University student Sara Albouz will walk across the stage and get her diploma next month. But it doesn't look like the one person with whom she really wants to celebrate her accomplishment will be in attendance.

Judge blocks Toronto's Metrolinx from cancelling Bombardier rail contract - for now

Metrolinx can't just tear up its $770-million contract with Bombardier for light rail vehicles, a Toronto judge has ruled.

Montreal's culinary king crowns Toronto best food city in Canada

by Kate McGillivray

Montreal chef David McMillan has broken ranks with la belle province to crown Toronto as Canada's greatest food destination.

Transport Minister promises legislation on airline passenger rights

by Sidhartha Banerjee

In the wake of another controversial case of passenger bumping, federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau reiterated Tuesday that legislation addressing the rights of airline passengers is coming later this spring.

'It just went past our left wing': Air Canada flight from Montreal avoids drone near Ottawa airport

A drone was spotted in the air by the crew of an airliner approaching the Ottawa airport on Tuesday.

Man who killed Quebec woman in San Francisco gets 100-year sentence

A transient who pleaded guilty to killing a Canadian tourist in a San Francisco park and a yoga teacher walking his dog on a popular hiking trail has been sentenced to 100 years to life in prison.

Plan for future of popular west Quebec mine to be presented today

by Trevor Pritchard, Andrew Foote

Quebec's Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources will present a plan Wednesday to block access to a former mine popular with weekend adventurers, but is leaving the door open to the site's eventual development into a proper tourist attraction.

Quebec got raw deal from Ottawa on health-care funding, study finds

by Jonathan Montpetit

Quebec was shortchanged by the federal government when it agreed to a new health-care funding deal last month, according to a report released Tuesday by a public finance think-tank.

'Racialized international students' targeted by Quebec government language probe, group says

Fo Niemi, director of the Montreal-based Centre for Research Action on Race Relations (CRARR), said most of the students targeted by Ministry of Immigration, Diversity and Inclusiveness review come from either China, India or the Middle East.

Nephew of Quebec City mosque shooting victim charged with threatening alleged gunman and family

The 33-year-old nephew of one of the victims of January’s deadly mosque shooting in Quebec City was in court Monday to face charges of uttering death threats against the alleged gunman and his family, Radio-Canada is reporting.

Highway 25 closed for at least 3 months, says Quebec transport minister

Quebec's Transport Ministry will replace the culverts under the stretch of highway that collapsed near Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan earlier this month. Police will also step up their presence, to prevent impatient motorists from using the blocked road.

Spurred by sales of 2-storey homes, Montreal home prices see modest increase

The price of a home in the Montreal area has risen yet again, new figures released today show. In March, the average price for a house was $317,200, an increase of just over a three per cent from the same time last year.

14-year-old pleads guilty in Saint-Hyacinthe murder conspiracy case

A 14-year-old from Saint-Hyacinthe, Que., has pleaded guilty to six charges, including conspiracy to commit murder, conspiracy to commit sexual assault and making threats against students at his school.

Air Canada plane loses wheel en route from Montreal to London

by Elysha Enos

An Air Canada plane that lost a wheel before taking off from Montreal's Trudeau airport on Sunday evening ended up landing safely at its destination of London's Heathrow Airport.

Top tips for keeping your bike safe from thieves

by Stephen Smith, Elysha Enos

It's estimated that 50 per cent of Montreal cyclists have had a bike stolen at one point or another, but police say only one in 10 thefts is actually reported. Here are some tips to make sure your bike stays safe.

Quebec's police watchdog investigating fatal police chase in Montreal North

According to Quebec's independent investigations bureau (BEI), a 22-year-old man died after he jumped from the moving truck he was riding in and was run over by it. A 17-year-old youth has been arrested

Transcontinental selling 93 newspapers in Ontario and Quebec

Montreal-based printing company Transcontinental Inc. said Tuesday it is putting its 93 local and regional newspapers in Quebec and Ontario up for sale.

Treasury Board approval brings new Maison Radio-Canada closer to reality

The public broadcaster still has to finalize agreements with the promoters as well as other details with the City of Montreal, but the Treasury Board’s approval was considered key.

Wounded after Vimy, Kahnawake veteran found white privilege still ruled back home

Like all Canadian soldiers, Private Angus Goodleaf was entitled to benefits for his wartime service. But like many First Nations people who served in the First World War, he was denied the same support that white veterans received.