Montreal’s Igloofest is facing a surge in cellphone thefts, leaving many festival-goers frustrated and concerned about their safety. Rash of Cellphone Thefts at Quebec’s Igloofest Raises Alarm Among Attendees Montreal: This year’s Igloofest has turned into a hotspot for cellphone thefts. Hundreds of folks have reported their phones missing during the festival’s first two weeks.…
Residents in Quebec’s Eastern Townships express concerns over a new Hydro-Québec project that may disrupt their scenic landscape and community. Residents Worry New Hydro-Québec Project Will Diminish Rural Charm Brome-Missisquoi: A new Hydro-Québec project is stirring up worries among locals. Residents are anxious about how a new electrical substation might change their beautiful rural area.…
A fire in Montreal’s east end has left five hospitalized, with two in serious condition, as emergency services respond to the incident. 5 Hospitalized, 2 in Serious Condition After Montreal Apartment Fire Montreal: Early Tuesday morning, a fire broke out in an apartment building in the east end. It was a big deal, with five…
Philippe Vézina faced a $7,500 fine for helping pool owners seek compensation through a Facebook group, sparking a legal debate. Quebec Man Fined for Assisting Defective Pool Owners on Facebook Group Quebec City: Philippe Vézina noticed his pool was falling apart and reached out to the manufacturer, Trévi. They offered him a discount on parts,…
A Montreal library has refused to host an English book club, citing Quebec’s new language law, leaving members disappointed and seeking alternatives. Montreal Library Denies English Book Club Due to New Language Law Montreal: So, there’s this writer named Christopher DiRaddo who’s pretty bummed out. He wanted to hold his monthly book club at a…
A recent carbon monoxide poisoning in Brossard serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by this silent threat Brossard Tragedy: Carbon Monoxide Leak Claims Life, Expert Warns of Risks Brossard: A man in his 60s tragically died from carbon monoxide poisoning. This incident has raised alarms about the dangers of this invisible gas,…
Peter Nygard’s preliminary hearing kicks off in Montreal, addressing serious sexual assault and confinement charges from the late ’90s Peter Nygard’s Preliminary Hearing Starts in Montreal on Assault Charges Montreal: This week, a preliminary hearing is underway for Peter Nygard, the former fashion mogul. He’s facing some serious charges, including sexual assault. Nygard, who used…
Peter Nygard’s preliminary hearing kicks off in Montreal as he faces serious charges related to sexual assault Preliminary Hearing in Montreal for Peter Nygard Charged in Alleged Sex Assault Montreal: So, Peter Nygard is back in the spotlight this week. The former fashion mogul is having his preliminary hearing in the city. He’s facing some…
Thousands in Quebec are still without power as crews brave harsh weather to restore service Power Outages Continue for Thousands in Quebec as Hydro Crews Work Hard Quebec: So, there’s been quite a mess with power outages lately. Strong winds and snow squalls hit the area hard on Monday, leaving over 110,000 homes in the…
Montreal is set to convert the former Berri bus terminal into a housing complex with affordable units, addressing the city’s housing crisis. Montreal Plans to Transform Old Bus Terminal into Affordable Housing Complex Montreal: The city is making some exciting moves! They’re planning to turn the old Berri bus terminal into a housing complex with…