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Thousands of police officers march in solemn procession honouring fallen Montreal officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane

A two-hour memorial ceremony at the Bell Centre followed the morning procession down René-Lévesque Boulevard on Tuesday, July 7.

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Montreal school board offering free three-year credit monitoring after privacy breach

Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board will provide identity protection to all parents whose social insurance numbers and personal data were...

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Montréal Complètement Cirque showcases 10 circus artists in competition through Saturday at the Monastery

The day-long spectacle features acrobats, aerialists, and musicians in Le Jugement dernier, where the public votes for the winner.

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More Montreal-area municipalities join raccoon rabies monitoring as 170 cases confirmed

Quebec added 34 municipalities to its enhanced monitoring zone Tuesday as northward spread of the disease accelerates, with 76 cases...

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Montreal's Nuits d'Afrique launches 40th edition with 120+ shows through July 19

From July 14-20, Place des Festivals and Esplanade Tranquille host 80 free outdoor performances, bringing over 700 artists from 30+...

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Quebec expands open-fire ban as nine active wildfires rage in protected zones

The province has added restrictions near forested areas as dry conditions persist and 270 fires have burned over 70,000 hectares so far...

10H AGO

Los Vega brings 300-year-old Mexican son jarocho to Montreal Jazz Festival stage

The Mexican family ensemble, rooted in Veracruz tradition, performs this week celebrating music that blends indigenous, African, and...

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Notre-Dame basilica restoration costs soar to $100 million as work reveals hidden damage

The Montreal landmark's price tag has doubled since 2024 as teams uncover new structural challenges behind the stone walls and ceilings.

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Highway 40 eastbound closes this weekend for construction between Côte-de-Liesse and Laurentians

Full closure runs Friday 11:30 p.m. through Monday 5 a.m. Drivers advised to use Highway 13 north, Highway 440 east, or Highway 15 south...

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Minister Mathieu Lacombe departs after four years steering Quebec's cultural agenda

Lacombe, who announced his departure late June, steered the audiovisual strategy, oversaw the Riopelle space opening, and navigated the...

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Local bidders boost Château Montebello offer as July 10 sale deadline nears

Michael Andlauer's consortium raised its bid significantly for the historic Gatineau resort, planning $100–150M in renovations and 125...

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Quebec completes rollout of specialized courts for domestic violence and sexual assault

All 36 judicial districts now have dedicated courts designed to support victims through the legal process. The $230 million investment...