By Murray Sherriffs
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Two people are near death after being rescued from the Lachine Canal, near Parc René-Lévesque by the Montreal Fire Department and Canadian Coast Guard, using sonar equipment.
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The Lifesaving Society is pushing the next Quebec government to make its Swim to Survive program permanent, to help new Quebecers not drown when they go swimming, as the province’s population diversifies, noting that new Quebcers are overrepresented in drowning tragedies.
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There are new signs prohibiting swimming in front of the boat docks in Verdun and more will be added in the coming days. Borough mayor Céline-Audrey Beauregard is reminding people to remember that swimming is permitted only during the beach’s operating hours.
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Two motorcyclists are close to death, following separate accidents in the Laurentiens and Gaspé.
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Two applications for class action lawsuits have been filed against the cities of Dollard des Ormeaux and Pierrefonds, relating to the flash floods that hit the West Island communities last month, claiming that proper action to address the risk of flooding (sponge parks and catch basins) were not taken.
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The owner of Oh My Deer Café is pushing Mayor Martinez Ferrada to step in to help small business owners who need help to deal with repeat crimes.
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Quebec’s Info-Santé 811 phone consultation line is using AI to improve service for callers who choose the influenza-gastroenteritis option—they are transferred to a non-clinical agent that uses the AI app Navig to help.
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Work crews are toiling to repair the damage caused by a train derailment in Repentigny.
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The heat and sun did not stop thousands of Montrealers from partying big-time in the downtown core Saturday, with dancers, singers and party attendees celebrating the annual Carimas Parade honouring Caribbean cultures and traditions.
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Fire restrictions have been imposed in Northern Quebec because of the increased risk of forest fires.
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The winning ticket in the latest Lotto 6/49 draw was bought in Quebec—$5 million.
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Sun + cloud / 30º today + tomorrow