By Murray Sherriffs
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Montreal’s LaSalle College is open, following a decision by Quebec Superior Court that the Quebec government must restore its subsidies until the end of the 2026-2027 school year.
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Hundreds of Quebecers are in hospital, waiting for a spot in a long-term care facility and Santé Québec says that the numbers are rising.
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On the election front;
• The Liberals are pushing Premier Fréchette about French-only voter mailouts.
• The CAQ wants the REM commuter train network extended to Repentigny.
• Québec Solidare wants to tax rich Quebecers to pay for public education.
• The Quebec Conservative party wants to help families with childcare.
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Women who lost their jobs during their maternity leave and were refused Employment Insurance benefits because they had not accumulated enough insurable hours, have seen the Federal Court of Appeal rule that this violates the Charter of Rights and is discriminatory.
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A German man has been charged with trying to enter Canada with 3D-printed firearm frames and parts and prohibited weapons at Lacolle, last week.
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Montreal plans to implement garbage pickup to every two weeks by the end of next year, and residents are wondering where they will put their garbage as it piles up. The city is hoping that the move will encourage composting and recycling and reduce waste in landfills.
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Housing affordability and non-profit housing development were the main issues up for discussion at a forum in Montreal’s Grande Bibliothèque last night, which saw political candidates., housing experts and industry offer a variety of opinion.
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The Montreal police department is forecasting a $67.9-million overtime bill on top of a police budget of $860 million this year.
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The City of Montreal is seeking relief from the Quebec Court of Appeal, in its fight to get rid of a homeless encampment under the Van Horne overpass, asking it to overturn a Superior Court ruling that stopped it from clearing the site in the Plateau.
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Rogers and Québécor have signed a 12-year sub-licensing agreement for NHL games.
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Sun + showers / 24º today + tomorrow
Sunday / sun + 24
