Support wanes for Quebec's ban on religious symbols in some workplaces
A new poll suggests support may have slipped to 55 per cent for a key element of Quebec's secularism law, known as Bill 21.
Montreal homeless shelters fear COVID explosion
The heads of several Montreal homeless shelters say they're facing a crisis, as rising staff absences due to COVID-19 threaten to disrupt services during the coldest part of winter.
Canadian health care strained as COVID hospitalizations rise
Canadians in some parts of the country saw surgeries postponed, access to COVID-19 testing reduced and a return to classes delayed as provinces continued to struggle on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, with a sustained wave of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations.
Record-breaking COVID numbers mean more health restrictions
Another day of record-breaking COVID-19 case counts across Canada prompted a new round of health announcements on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, including details of Quebec's plan to reduce isolation times for health-care workers who are exposed to or infected with COVID-19.
Quebec zoo hoping to vaccinate wild animals against COVID
After millions of Quebecers rolled up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines, it could soon be zoo animals' turn to get the shot.
45 abuse and behaviour complaints filed against Montreal archdiocese
A report by the independent ombudswoman hired by the Montreal Roman Catholic archdiocese to investigate allegations of abuse and other inappropriate behaviour says 45 complaints have been filed against the church since her mandate began in May.
Anxiety and optimism as many Montreal kids return to class amid COVID's fourth wave
Seven-year-old Jayda Watts-Simeon was bouncing up and down with excitement on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at the chance to be back in school.
Experts laud Montreal's plan to cut back on single-use plastics but say Canada has far to go
Environmental experts are praising Montreal's decision to ban some kinds of single-use plastics, but they say Canada is still a long way from being plastic-free despite government promises.
Montreal Haitian group calls for faster immigration files for quake victims
Montreal's Haitian community urged Ottawa on Monday, August 16, 2021, to process immigration files more quickly for Haitians waiting to come to Canada, as its members tried to help their homeland following a deadly earthquake over the weekend.