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Runoff from fire at Eastern Townships additives plant contained hazardous chemicals, ministry says
Quebec’s Environment Ministry says hazardous chemicals seeped into the area around a chemical plant in Bolton-Est, in the province’s Eastern Townships, after a fire destroyed the plant on Friday. The company says it is prioritizing the cleanup.
Montreal shows off new plan for Bridge-Bonaventure featuring dense, off-market housing
The mayor promised that Bridge-Bonaventure wouldn’t become another Griffintown. She said the city’s plan for the neighbourhood includes 43 hectares of greenspace and 600,000 square metres set aside for businesses and institutions like schools.
Chemical plant burns in southern Quebec, sparking concerns about toxic contamination
Dozens of firefighters from multiple municipalities were fighting the blaze and residents who live nearby should avoid drinking their well water in Bolton-Est.
Quebec budget responds 'with strength' to Trump tariffs, plunges province deeper into debt
The government’s messaging for this year’s budget centred around the need to invest in the Quebec economy to better position it in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats but the deficit will hit a record high.
Quebec budget deficit for 2024-25 didn't reach $11B, but new one will, finance minister warns
Quebec will present its budget on Tuesday and the province’s finance minister Eric Girard has signalled it will include financial supports to help businesses adapt to the changing economic situation with the U.S. It could also include even higher deficit spending.
CBC Investigates
Surveillance, stakeouts and wiretaps: How police build cases against Montreal grandparent scam networks
Major raids targeting grandparent scam networks and their leaders take time, effort and co-ordination between police forces. Court documents show it can take hundreds of hours of surveillance, including stakeouts and wiretaps, to build a case against a major grandparent scam network.
CBC Investigates
Alleged grandparent scammers lived in luxury. Their victims lost their savings and peace of mind
Scam networks in Montreal allegedly drained the savings of seniors in the U.S. and Canada. Even in cases where the fraud was thwarted, it left their victims feeling vulnerable and exposed.
CBC Investigates
Grandparent scams steal millions from seniors. Organized crime made Montreal a hotbed for them
CBC News has found that large grandparent scam networks suspected of operating in Montreal recently bear striking similarities. Police say the Mafia may be behind them.
Northvolt declares bankruptcy in Sweden, raising concerns about Quebec battery plant's future
Northvolt has declared bankruptcy in Sweden, but says its North American operations are solvent. The company is building a large battery factory on Montreal's South Shore.
Quebec education minister suggests expanding religious symbol ban to some school support staff
Quebec’s education minister said Friday the government is considering expanding its ban on religious symbols to include daycare supervisors and other school aides.