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How a century-old Montreal invention changed snow removal in the city
The challenge facing Montreal snow-removal crews this week is without precedent: two big storms back to back have left more than 70 centimetres of snow to clear. But the city is also equipped with far more powerful machines than it had in the past.
New plan for Montreal's Bedford Elementary School after report of teachers' toxic behaviour
The plan includes making legislative changes that would increase oversight of the province's teachers and ensure the province's schools are secular.
Facing rising costs, Montreal music venues get a financial boost from city
Montreal’s small concert venues and theatres will be getting financial assistance from the city to help them stay afloat. Venues with fewer than 1,000 seats will be eligible.
Quebec's recycling is now in the hands of producers. Can they fix a broken system?
Recycling is changing in Quebec, starting with what you can put in the blue bin — and a new high-tech sorting centre in Montreal's east end. But hurdles remain in getting more of the province's recyclable materials actually recycled.
Environmentalists warn against Quebec pipeline revival as politicians push for west-east link
Environmental groups say the fundamentals of the LNG-Québec project, which was scrapped in 2021 due to the pipeline's environmental risks, haven't changed.
Quebec union plans legal action against Amazon over closures
The union representing Amazon workers at a warehouse that was shut down last month is calling for a boycott and preparing a legal challenge against the company. "This is not the way we do business in Quebec," the union president said.
Quebec holds off on retaliatory measures as Trump pauses U.S. tariff threat
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump will hold off on tariffs for at least 30 days, and in response, Quebec won't take action — for now.
Replacing Quebec products 'not possible' for U.S., Legault says
Quebec Premier François Legault is warning the Americans they will pay the price if President Donald Trump goes ahead with tariffs on Canadian exports — particularly the province's aluminum.
Montreal says it will only allow Airbnbs across city in summer, crack down during rest of year
Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante says the rules introduced by the Quebec government aren’t working. Now, short-term rentals will only be allowed between June 10 and Sept. 10 at primary residences across the city.
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With translation service, Montreal clinic breaks down language barriers
A clinic in Montreal's Parc-Extension neighbourhood, one of the most diverse in the city, uses a video translation service. Doctors say it has helped them better understand the needs of patients.