By Murray Sherriffs
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The Insurance Bureau of Canada says that car theft claims decreased by 27 per cent in the first six months of 2025, citing federal government intervention, and it is pushing it to continue the effort that began with the National Summit on Combatting Auto Theft, which brought together different levels of law enforcement, border and port officials, insurers and auto manufacturers to create a national action plan.
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A bar in Montreal’s Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie (Papineau and St-Zotique) has been badly damaged in an arson attack.
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The person injured in a knife attack Saturday night in the Place des Arts Metro station continues to recover in hospital.
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Hundreds of people gathered in Montreal and several other Quebec cities, to pressure the Legault government to reverse its decision to abolish the Quebec Experience Program, which is thought to be the best fast-track route to permanent residency for temporary workers and foreign students.
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The Vietnamese Community of Montreal has celebrated the Year of the Horse and marking 50 years since the community’s founding with Tết festival at the Old Port that featured cultural performances, ceremonial rituals and traditional food.
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The conversion of the former Royal Victoria Hospital site into student residences would cost $845 million, because of the structural work that is needed on the heritage buildings.
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Hydro Quebec is urging people to lower their electricity demand as we endure another cold day (relief coming later today) and customers are witnessing a 10 per cent increase in their bills. The utility is reminding consumers that there are options to save money—heat pumps use 40 per cent less electricity than baseboard heaters—and it offers rebates to make the switch to more energy-efficient options more affordable.
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Organizers of the Quebec City Carnaval say that it will likely surpass last year’s attendance of 500,000 people, citing data which suggests that trade tensions with the U.S. have made Canada more appealing to Canadians who wish to avoid American destinations.
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Health Canada is warning Canadians to check their medications. Two lots of MAR-Amlodipine 5 mg tablets have been recalled because some bottles may contain the wrong drug. They are labelled MAR-Amlodipine but may contain midodrine 2.5 mg tablets, a medication used to treat low blood pressure. Meanwhile, MAR-Amlodipine, the medication that should be in there, is prescribed to treat high blood pressure and chest pain. Health Canada says taking midodrine instead of amlodipine could lead to serious health risks: dangerously high blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, slow heartbeats and even organ damage.
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Olympic action today:
• LugeWomen’s singles·Final·Run 11:00A
• Freestyle skiing, Women’s slopestyle·Final·Run 6:30 a.m.
• LugeWomen’s singles, Final·Run 1 11:00 a.m.
• Freestyle skiing, women’s slopestyle·Final·Run 1 6:30 a.m.
• Freestyle skiing, women’s slopestyle·Final·Run 2Today, 6:59 a.m.
• Freestyle skiing, Women’s slopestyle·Final·Run 3 Today, 7:28 a.m.
• Freestyle skiing, Women’s slopestyle·Final·Run 2Today, 6:59 a.m.
• Freestyle skiing, Women’s slopestyle·Final·Run 3 Today, 7:28 a.m.
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Sun / cloud / -9º today
Snow (2-4 cm) / -6º tomorrow