Montreal news

• Alberta premier looks to forge stronger economic alliance with Quebec

  03-06-2026 23:42 via cbc.ca
  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her tenuous grasp of the French language and other differences shouldn't get in the way of Alberta and Quebec deepening their economic ties.
  
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• 'Que-Berta': Alberta, Quebec premiers eye co-operation on economy, autonomy

  03-06-2026 23:42 via cbc.ca
  The premiers of Alberta and Quebec say they want to take inspiration from each other on how to grow autonomy within Canada.
  
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• Mount Royal cross to go dark for major repairs

  03-06-2026 23:00 via cbc.ca
  This is so that much-needed repairs to the steel structure and electrical system can be made, according to a motion adopted on Wednesday at Montreal's executive committee meeting, which awarded a $3.7-million contract to ConCreate Constructions Ltd.
  
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• Nostalgia alert: MusiquePlus is relaunching on TikTok

  03-06-2026 19:45 via cbc.ca
  Long before your feed told you what to listen to, Quebec culture had a different tastemaker: MusiquePlus. Well, music fans can rejoice now that the TV channel that helped launch the careers of many Quebec stars is being revived as a new kind of influencer on TikTok.
  
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• Father convicted of killing his children in Montreal suburb gets life in prison

  03-06-2026 19:42 via globalnews.ca
  A man who drowned his two children in their suburban Montreal family home in 2022 has been sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 25 years. 
  
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• Suspects at large after fatal stabbing in Montreal North Walmart

  03-06-2026 17:40 via globalnews.ca
  The stabbing death of a 22-year-old man at a Walmart in Montreal North has prompted the city’s ninth homicide investigation so far this year.
  
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• Quebec senior sentenced to 12 years for smuggling 7 kg of heroin from South Africa

  03-06-2026 17:29 via cbc.ca
  Maurice Nadeau, a miliitary veteran originally from the small town of Chapais, Que., near Chibougamau, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for smuggling 7.2 kilograms of heroin into Canada. He travelled to South Africa in 2022 on an all-expenses-paid trip that promised $2.3 million at the end of it, the court heard.
  
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• Suspected human smuggler arrested after RCMP officer injured at Quebec border

  03-06-2026 17:21 via globalnews.ca
  A 25-year-old man is facing multiple charges after an officer was injured while intercepting a vehicle believed to be smuggling migrants across the Canada-U.S. border in Quebec.
  
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• 3-year-old child’s death in Montreal highlights dangers of inflatable play structures

  03-06-2026 15:09 via globalnews.ca
  The death of a girl from a bouncy castle tossed into the air by strong winds in Montreal over the weekend is drawing attention to the safety of the inflatable play structures.
  
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• First woman to appear in NHL game continues to build legacy as a PWHL general manager

  03-06-2026 15:02 via globalnews.ca
  Manon Rhéaume became emotional when she watched the inaugural Professional Women's Hockey League draft online and heard Taylor Heise's name called first in 2023.
  
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• Céline Dion pays tribute to duet partner Peabo Bryson after R&B singer's death at 75

  03-06-2026 14:06 via cbc.ca
  Grammy-winning R&B singer Peabo Bryson, the voice behind Disney film duets Beauty and the Beast with Céline Dion and Aladdin's A Whole New World with Regina Belle, has died. He was 75.
  
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• Man, 22, dies from stab wounds after fight broke out inside Montréal-Nord Walmart

  03-06-2026 12:48 via cbc.ca
  A 22 year-old man is dead after he was stabbed inside a Walmart store in the Montréal-Nord borough on Tuesday afternoon. His death marks the city's ninth homicide this year.
  
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• Quebec needs a fund just for maintaining road network, coalition recommends

  03-06-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  The state of Quebec's roads is well documented, with tens of billions in maintenance and upgrades needed, according to experts. A group of companies and organizations that maintain those roads along with experts and advocates has made several recommendations aimed at political leaders.
  
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• Competition for soon-to-expire food has Montreal food banks struggling

  03-06-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Changes in how grocers manage their close-to-expired stock have reduced Moisson Montréal’s food supply, according to the non-profit's director of philanthropy.
  
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• New study shows beluga whales display fascinating behaviour in front of mirror

  03-06-2026 03:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  New research suggests beluga whales may recognize themselves in mirrors, joining a small group of animals believed to exhibit self-awareness.
  
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• Montreal advocates raise awareness about accessible parking

  03-06-2026 02:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  A new awareness campaign launched in Montreal is highlighting the challenges people face when accessible vehicle spaces are blocked or misused.
  
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• Montreal to build $70M underground water basin near downtown to reduce flooding

  03-06-2026 00:38 via cbc.ca
  
  After heavy rainfall in recent years flooded city streets and damaged homes, the administration says improving water infrastructure is a priority.
  
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• Quebec, Ottawa sign nearly $10B in infrastructure agreements

  02-06-2026 23:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Quebec and Ottawa have signed five infrastructure agreements totaling nearly $10 billion, paving the way for major investments in public transit, health care, housing and higher education across the province over the next decade.
  
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• Mills, Oliveira among CFL players to watch in ’26

  02-06-2026 19:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  The 2026 CFL season kicks off Thursday night with the Montreal Alouettes visiting the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Here are some of the top players (excluding quarterbacks) worth keeping tabs on this year:
  
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• Carney tells Montreal Victoire players their PWHL championship is an 'inspiration'

  02-06-2026 19:25 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Mark Carney praised Professional Women's Hockey League 2026 Walter Cup champions, the Montreal Victoire, for their dominating season. 'Follow your dreams, even if that dream is not possible yet,' said Victoire goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens at the meeting with Carney.
  
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• Lions look to build on foundation laid last year

  02-06-2026 18:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Last season, the BC Lions were just 11 seconds away from advancing to their first Grey Cup since 2011.
  
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• Child, 3, dies from injuries after bouncy castle swept up by wind in Montreal

  02-06-2026 17:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  The child was one of 11 people injured after a bouncy castle was swept into the air before witnesses say it was then thrown back to the ground.
  
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• Quebec man who drowned his 2 children gets life in prison, 9 years for assaults on wife, daughter

  02-06-2026 16:37 via cbc.ca
  
  Kamaljit Arora was sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole for 25 years, on Monday at the Laval, Que., courthouse, for the 2022 murders of his 13-year-old daughter and 11-year-old son.
  
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• Here's what Hydro-Québec fought to hide from the Newfoundland and Labrador government

  02-06-2026 14:43 via cbc.ca
  
  Hydro-Québec fought to hide parts of letters from the 1960s showing what it offered to lure a French aluminum company to the province, including its internal comments about an energy deal with Newfoundland and Labrador.
  
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• Here’s what Hydro-Québec fought to hide from the Newfoundland and Labrador government

  02-06-2026 14:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Hydro-Québec fought to hide what it offered to lure a French aluminum company to the province, including its internal comments about an energy deal with Newfoundland and Labrador.
  
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• Opioid victims could get payout after class-action settlement, but they're not so easy to find

  02-06-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  People prescribed opioids in Quebec and later diagnosed with addiction may be eligible for financial compensation under a settlement agreement reached after a six-year class-action lawsuit. Lawyers estimate about 10,000 people could be eligible.
  
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• Lennoxville, Que., resolves to maintain services in English

  02-06-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Changes to Quebec’s language laws mean municipalities have to meet new requirements to be able to offer services in English. Lennoxville borough councillor Claude Charron joins Quebec AM guest host Gordon Lambie to explain a resolution the borough has passed to maintain the current level of service.
  
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• Separatism and energy: Quebec and Alberta premiers to meet this week

  02-06-2026 06:21 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is planning to meet with her counterpart in Quebec City this week, with separatism and energy possible topics of discussion.
  
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• Alberta’s Smith to meet Quebec’s Fréchette on energy, separatism

  02-06-2026 04:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  The two premiers are also expected to speak about trade, investment and provincial autonomy, with meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday.
  
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• Quebec opens investigation into response of 2025 fatal police shooting of teen

  01-06-2026 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Domestic Security Minister Ian Lafrenière said lawyer Michel Bouchard will investigate the actions of Longueuil police after the shooting and have six months to produce a report.
  
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