Quebec-Uber deal is an 'abuse of power', says taxi drivers' lawyer

The government's deal with ride-hailing service Uber amounts to an "abuse of power" and should be suspended, a lawyer for Quebec's taxi industry argued in court Friday.

Photos 5 tips for taking nice pictures of the harvest moon

by Christianne Hacault

CBC/Radio-Canada photographer Bert Savard shares tips for taking brilliant shots of the harvest moon.

Trudeau speaks at Global Fund health conference in Montreal

by Matthew Kupfer

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Montreal today, playing host to a lengthy list of global health experts, wealthy donors and decision makers at the Global Fund, a two-day summit aimed at stamping out three of the world’s worst infectious diseases.

Preview World Cup of Hockey: A primer

by Tim Wharnsby

September is once again the time for international, best-on-best hockey. Revived and revamped after an absence of a dozen years, the World Cup of Hockey opens Saturday in Toronto — with a few interesting twists.

Land formerly filled with gravel and weeds turned into Mile End park

For decades, the land underneath the Van Horne overpass on St-Laurent Boulevard in Mile end was filled with gravel and weeds. Now the abandoned piece of land has been given a makeover.

Gaspé citizens concerned fracking could be on the table for Petrolia's Haldimand oil project

by Glenn Wanamaker

The energy firm Petrolia appears to be at a crossroads with its Haldimand oil project, located next to residential area in Gaspé, after tests confirmed the existence of what it calls a "functional" oil reservoir at the site.

Hells Angels associate gunned down in Sainte-Thérèse

Quebec provincial police are investigating the shooting death of Sylvain Éthier last night in Sainte-Thérèse, north of Laval.

Woman dies, man arrested after Terrebonne hit and run

The woman, who police believe is in her 30s, was hit by a car early Friday in Terrebonne. The driver fled the scene soon after the impact but later turned himself in.

Young ambassador hopes her story will spur donations at global health meeting in Montreal

by Margo McDiarmid

The Global Fund replenishment conference that starts today in Montreal is attracting a long list of wealthy donors and decision-makers — from Bill Gates to Bono to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.

McGill University's 15th annual powwow brings Indigenous community together

Montreal's Indigenous community will get a chance to connect and celebrate traditional dances, songs, and cuisine, at McGill University's annual powwow.

Q&A; In Montreal, London mayor talks integration and being a mayor for everyone

"It's important that we don't allow the preachers of hate, or the far right, to divide our communities," Sadiq Khan told CBC Montreal's Daybreak.

Police suspect fire at Saint-Leonard business was arson

When the firemen arrived at the scene, they saw that a front window of the store had been broken and noticed an accelerant had been thrown inside.

Montreal weather: A beautiful September day

Another beautiful, sunny day in store today. A mixed bag for the weekend.

Canada's small airports — where travellers don't meet a border agent

by Thomas Gerbet

Canada's Minister of Public Safety says he has concerns after a Radio-Canada report revealed that most passengers who enter Canada via small airports never meet a border guard.

Quebec Liberals speak out against proposed electoral maps changes

by Ryan Hicks

The proposed changes include eliminating one riding in Montreal by merging Mont Royal and Outremont and expanding the boundaries surrounding ridings.

Eugenie Bouchard hears the jeers after poor performance in Quebec

Eugenie Bouchard could not move past the second round at the National Bank Cup on Thursday falling to Russian Alla Kudryavtseva 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday.

Quebec taxi drivers take battle over Uber to court

A group that represents many of the province's taxi drivers has filed an injunction against the government over its plan to allow Uber to operate in Quebec.

Canadians cannot be overly impatient with integration of immigrants, Trudeau tells Montreal crowd

by Giuseppe Valiante

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is comparing the current discrimination against Muslims in Canada to what Italians and Greeks faced in the 1950s in cities like Montreal.

Organized crime squad raids 5 homes in Laval

Quebec provincial police, along with the Laval police department, carried out raids at five homes in Laval on Thursday.

Acetaminophen product makers told by Health Canada to boost warnings

by Amina Zafar

Health Canada tells makers of over-the-counter products to provide clearer label instructions and stronger warnings on products containing acetaminophen in an effort to prevent liver damage.

Health minister's plan to ban extra billing would hurt patients, specialists say

Health Minister Gaétan Barrette's plans to ban auxiliary fees at the doctor's office will make it more difficult for patients to get essential treatment in a timely manner, says the Quebec Federation of Medical Specialists.

LIST Have you had a close call at one of Montreal's 10 most dangerous intersections?

by Sabrina Marandola

Here are the 10 riskiest intersections in Montreal for which no infrastructure changes are planned for now.

French man accused of luring a 15-year-old appears in Sherbrooke court

by Antoni Nerestant

A 61-year-old French man accused of luring a child in Sherbrooke via the Internet has renounced his right to a bail hearing.

Blog Richard Wagamese's novel about residential school trauma a life-altering read, says Heather White

by Heather White

"When I finally opened the pages of Indian Horse, I went on an epic journey that helped me find my place in the world," recounts the teacher and actor of Mohawk and Stoney heritage who champions Richard Wagamese's novel at an event celebrating Indigenous Canadian writers.

Salmon tartare case has cooking school taking new measures for food allergies

The case of a Quebec waiter who mistakenly served salmon tartare to a man with a seafood allergy is having reverberations in the city where it happened, even though prosecutors decided not to lay charges.

Graham James, convicted in junior hockey sex assaults, granted full parole in Laval

Former junior hockey coach and convicted sex offender Graham James is granted full parole during his appearance at a hearing in Laval, Que.

Viger Square makeover stalled as province mulls over plans

Work to renovate Viger Square, a legacy project for the city's 375th anniversary, has been suspended as the city waits for the province’s OK to proceed, Radio-Canada has learned.

200 forced from apartments as major fire tears through Gatineau complex

Fire officials say it's doubtful residents of a four-storey apartment building in Gatineau, Que. will be allowed back into their units today after a major blaze broke out this morning.

Saint-Hyacinthe man charged with 1st-degree murder in ex-girlfriend's death

Maxime Labrecque, 34, was represented by his lawyer in court because he is still in hospital. He was found unconscious with his ex-girlfriend Isabelle Lavoie at her home Tuesday.

What you can buy with $700K? 103 gazebos at Home Depot

by Benjamin Shingler

The final price tag of $700,000 has left many wondering how refurbishing a decaying bandstand could have cost that much — and what else the money could have been spent on?

Molotov cocktail hurled at Parc-Extension restaurant

Montreal police are investigating after a Molotov cocktail attack caused minor damage to a Parc-Extension restaurant Thursday.

Mother of homeless man wants answers after son is beaten to death

The mother of Sébastien Ross-Blanchette, the 33-year-old homeless man who was beaten to death in downtown Montreal earlier this summer, is searching for answers.

Montreal home valuations up 6%, lowest in a decade

Property assessments in Montreal are up 5.9 per cent. Previous rolls had seen values increase by more than 20 per cent.

Recap Eugenie Bouchard moves into 2nd round of National Bank Cup

Canada's Eugenie Bouchard had a successful start to the National Bank Cup on Wednesday, downing Mandy Minella of Luxembourg 6-3, 6-4 in first-round action.

Activists work to save at-risk heron from Technoparc Montreal development

by Elysha Enos

Environmentalists are frustrated that the law protecting at-risk species is being ignored as development moves forward in the St-Laurent borough’s Technoparc Montreal expansion, despite the presence of Least Bittern.

'We are truly sorry': Ungava gin apologizes for offending Inuit community

by Zachary Kamel

Ungava gin has released an official apology today after many people expressed their anger with the company’s advertising and branding.

Point of View Shriners new simulation centre helps train medical staff, embarrasses journalist

by Jay Turnbull

Jay Turnbull's lack of medical training became painfully obvious when he visited the Shriners Hospital's new pediatric simulation centre at the Glen site and tried out his skills on Jose.

Quebec health minister says extra fees at the doctor's office will be banned

by Elysha Enos

Health Minister Gaétan Barrette has announced an end to auxiliary fees patients pay at the doctor's office. The changes are scheduled to come into effect by mid-January 2017.

Jury at Alain Perreault's 2nd murder trial hears alleged victim's muddy car found abandoned

by Julia Page

The jury at Alain Perreault's second trial for the murder of Lyne Massicotte heard testimony from a crime scene technician about the victim's car, found abandoned, muddy and damaged, in Old Quebec days after her 2003 disappearance.

Free multimedia show will fete Montreal's 375th on St. Lawrence River

by Kristin Falcao

To celebrate Montreal’s 375th anniversary, a huge outdoor show on the water is in the works at the Old Port, showcasing the St. Lawrence River’s role over the centuries.

Montreal could limit cars to 30 km/h in residential areas in wake of cyclist deaths

Faced with criticism after a number of serious accidents involving cyclists, the City of Montreal has announced new measures aimed at making the city's streets safer for biking.

UPAC investigators descend on Saguenay city hall, economic development office

Members of Quebec's anti-corruption unit conducted raids at two locations in Saguenay today.

Harvest or super-harvest moon? Astronomers debate Friday's lunar event

by Kalin Mitchell

On Friday, Canada will get a peek at the season's first harvest moon. It's been labelled by some a "super" harvest moon, which is causing some debate in astronomy circles.

Tom Mulcair has 'unanimous' NDP caucus support after leadership questions

Tom Mulcair said today that environmentalism, socialism, pacifism and feminism are the NDP's core values, as MPs kicked off meetings in Montreal amid questions about the party's identity and Mulcair's stewardship of it.

UN investigators call for release of Concordia professor Homa Hoodfar

Twenty former United Nations special human rights investigators added their voices on Wednesday to the growing calls for Iran to release Homa Hoodfar, the jailed Canadian-Iranian academic.

Montreal abandons plan to makeover Place Jacques-Cartier by next year

A $5-million plan to revamp one of Montreal’s busiest tourist areas has been shelved.

Couillard meets with Raul Castro as Quebec strengthens ties with Cuba

Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard wrapped up his two-day visit to Cuba on Tuesday with a surprise meeting with President Raul Castro — a meeting that was not on the premier's original schedule.

Longueuil church under demolition burns down

No one was hurt but several nearby homes were evacuated after a church under demolition went up in flames overnight in Longueuil.

Montreal basketball coach who died of cancer to be honoured by alma mater

by Hal Higgins

Cape Breton University is honouring one of its former student athletes by hosting a basketball tournament in October in her name.

Uber cars seized while taxi industry promises legal action to contest deal

by Jonathan Montpetit, Sabrina Marandola

Representatives of Quebec's taxi industry have agreed to organize a common front against the provincial government's deal with ride-hailing service Uber.