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Population growth is slowing on the Island of Montreal
Montreal’s population is not growing as fast as it has in the past. The bottom line: 5,467 more people moved to Montreal Island – the city of Montreal and 15 demerged suburbs – than left in 2014-15,...
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Concert by black metal band Graveland cancelled
The concert scheduled for Saturday evening by the extreme right-wing metal band Graveland at the Théâtre Plaza on Plaza St. Hubert, was cancelled approximately one hour before the show, the producers...
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Toy drive brought Fidel Castro to Montreal in 1959
It was Fidel Castro’s plea his supporters withhold Christmas gifts from their children that led to the Cuban leader’s unexpected visit to Montreal only three and a half months after his triumphal entry...
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Baie D'Urfé restaurant Linguini destroyed by fire
A Baie D’Urfé restaurant was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning. Fire broke our around 2:40 a.m. at Linguini restaurant, located along Highway 40. More than 60 firefighters battled the blaze in the...
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Preliminary inquiry set to begin in Samantha Higgins murder case
The preliminary inquiry in the case of Nicholas Fontanelli, charged with first-degree murder in the death of Samantha Higgins, is scheduled to begin at the Montreal courthouse on Monday. Higgins, a...
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In a flash, it was all about Christmas! Or was that a flash mob?
West Island Community Shares launched its Light Up the Community campaign at Plaza Pointe-Claire on Friday, Nov. 25, with eight teams decorating Christmas trees in the hopes of winning the “Favourite...
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Pearson commissioners refused to confirm if closed meeting was related to...
Commissioners and administrators of the Lester B. Pearson School Board assembled Saturday, Nov. 26, for a day-long meeting closed to the public, and refused to comment on the topic of the session to a...
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East-end businesses vandalized in possible anti-gentrification attack
Police say it’s possible that late night vandalism to businesses in east-end Montreal on Monday is connected to similar crimes in St-Henri over the summer. Witnesses told police they saw about 10...
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Ismael Habib's terrorism trial postponed because of constable's camo pants
The terrorism trial of Ismael Habib began in Montreal Monday morning but was postponed within minutes when the judge noticed that the court constable was not in proper uniform. Court constables across...
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Openly gay former CFL, NFL player Michael Sam speaking out in Massachusetts
WORCESTER, Mass. – The first openly gay player to be drafted by an NFL team and former Montreal Alouette is heading to Massachusetts as part of a lecture series about his life. Michael Sam is scheduled...
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Applebaum trial: Witnesses saved their own skins, defence says
It’s the defence’s turn to deliver final arguments Monday at the corruption trial of ex-Montreal mayor Michael Applebaum. In exchange for testifying against #Applebaum, witnesses exempted from...
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Men who left shotgun shell at French consulate won't face charges
Montreal police have met with the two suspects who left a shotgun shell at the French consulate last October, but Crown prosecutors won’t file criminal charges in the matter. “We can’t discuss...
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Sale of Dionne quintuplets painting to help surviving sisters
American illustrator Gil Elvgren is known for creating sexy pin-ups that adorned army barracks and gas stations everywhere. But his first big break in 1937, fresh out of art school, was a commission to...
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Driver dies after collision with a loose horse in Oka
OKA – A 27-year-old motorist died Monday night after colliding with a loose horse in Oka, in the Laurentians. Around 6 p.m. the woman, an Oka resident, was driving on Sainte-Germaine road, an unlit...
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Montreal this morning: It might be slippery
It will be wet and possibly slippery this morning, with a risk of freezing rain. Environment Canada says rain will being in the morning, and we’ll see rain or drizzle in the afternoon. The high will be...
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Safe meets sexy: Gildan spices up image with American Apparel bid
Gildan Activewear Inc. is spicing up its image with a bid for American Apparel Inc., the racy and embattled purveyor of jerseys and tights. If the tie-up succeeds, they’d be fashion’s new odd couple....
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While you were sleeping: A story that would be funny if it were true, and more
Here’s our roundup of the best and brightest stories this morning. Ethics breach: “I recognize I am not perfect and I have made mistakes,” Lester B. Pearson School Board chair Suanne Stein Day said as...
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Marla Newhook: West Island groups aim to improve early childhood programs
The first three years of a child’s life are so important. This is the period when brain development is at its most critical stage. Did you know that Canada ranks 27th out of 29 developed countries in...
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Commercial breathalyzers are unreliable, tests show
Don’t rely on an over-the-counter Breathalyzer test to determine your fitness to drive this holiday season. Research conducted by consumer-protection organization Protégez-Vous and the CAA-Québec...
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Analysis: Barrette defends Twitter rant a day after critical TV show
It was a Twitter rant that had some observers comparing Health Minister Gaétan Barrette to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump. On Sunday night, Barrette unleashed 17 tweets in less than an hour while...
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