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'Power outages are possible' in Montreal today due to severe thunderstorms, risk of 2 cm hail
4+ week, 1+ day ago (117+ words) “When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year.” Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Montreal today. Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts, heavy rain…...
Wab Kinew is Canada's most popular premier; Doug Ford sits in last place
1+ mon, 12+ hour ago (193+ words) The Manitoba premier sits in first place with an approval rating of 62%. According to a new study by the Angus Reid Institute, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is Canada’s most popular premier, with an approval rating of 62%. The premier with the…...
Large majority of Quebecers support the Alto high-speed rail project
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (102+ words) The Parti Québécois continues to prove that they’re out of touch with what Quebecers actually want. Despite what the Parti Québécois would have you believe, a large majority of Quebecers support building the Alto high-speed rail project connecting cities between…...
Festival TransAmériques is bringing 25 acclaimed dance and theatre shows to Montreal for its 20th edition
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (142+ words) For their 20th edition, Festival TransAmériques is bringing 25 world-class stage shows to Montreal from May 28 to June 10, 2026....
Canada has been named the most loved country in the world
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (143+ words) Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and Australia round out the top 5 most respected countries. According to a study by The Reputation Institute, Canada has been named the most loved country in the world. In second and third place are Norway and Sweden,…...
Large majority of Canadians support the Alto high-speed rail project
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (96+ words) The high-speed rail project will connect several cities in Ontario and Quebec, including Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City and Peterborough. According to a new study by Abacus Data, a large majority of Canadians support building the Alto high-speed rail project…...
Grocery stores and deps can start selling all prêt-à-boire drinks as SAQ monopoly ends
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (225+ words) The Quebec government’s regulatory change is due to come into effect by the end of March. Quebec grocery stores and dépanneurs will soon be able to sell prêt-à-boire drinks made with vodka, gin, rum and other spirits, ending the SAQ…...
Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Montreal, 10 cm of snow expected today
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (127+ words) “Expect poor driving conditions and slippery roads due to rapidly accumulating snow during the evening rush hour.” Environment Canada has issued a travel advisory for Montreal, in effect today due to winter weather. The forecast is calling for 10 cm of…...
The City of Montreal should be ashamed of its handling of the homelessness crisis
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (257+ words) “Cities can be judged on how they treat their least fortunate.” We’ve become tolerant of what should be intolerable: people living and often dying on our streets. If the City of Montreal wants to house the homeless — and it should…...