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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · Jun 14

Quebec Liberals elect Pablo Rodriguez as new party leader

The Quebec Liberals have chosen former federal cabinet minister Pablo Rodriguez to lead the party.

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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · Jun 4

BREAKING

Marc Garneau, Canadian astronaut and former Liberal cabinet minister, dead at 76

Marc Garneau, Canadian astronaut and former Liberal cabinet minister, dead at 76

Marc Garneau has died at the age of 76, according to a statement from his family. He was the first Canadian to go into space and flew on three space shuttle missions.

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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · May 30

Montreal’s biggest yearly cycling events, the Tour la Nuit and Tour de l’Île, are upon us, and the city is asking residents to plan their commutes in advance.

Tour de l’Île: Montrealers asked to clear streets for major cycling event

Montreal’s biggest yearly cycling events, the Tour la Nuit and Tour de l’Île, are upon us, and the city is asking residents to plan their commutes in advance.

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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · May 30

Police are investigating whether a series of arson attacks and gunfire in the Montreal area this week may be connected.

Montreal police investigating whether arson at businesses, gunfire at home are connected

A teenager is in police custody after a cafe in Montreal’s Old Port suffered minor damages in a fire early Friday morning.

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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · May 30

Breaking: Nearly two months after Quebec’s highest court ruled that Bill 40 violated the rights of the English-speaking community, the François Legault government is taking its legal challenge to the Supreme Court of Canada.

Quebec government launches Bill 40 appeal to Supreme Court of Canada

Nearly two months after Quebec’s highest court ruled that Bill 40 violated the rights of the English-speaking community, the François Legault government is taking its legal challenge to the Supreme Co...

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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · May 30

The OQLF asked for multiple updates on the agency’s efforts to remove the word, and kept the complaint open for nine months until “go” had been scrubbed from more than 1,000 city buses in Montreal, according to emails obtained by The Canadian Press.

OQLF wrote to STM 6 times to remove the word ‘go’ from buses

Quebec’s language watchdog contacted the Montreal transit agency at least six times in the wake of a complaint about using the word “go” on city buses to cheer on a local soccer team.

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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · May 29

Quebec is turning down a request from business groups to extend the deadline to conform to Bill 96.

No deadline extension for businesses to conform to Bill 96 rules: Roberge

Quebec is turning down a request from the Retail Council of Canada (RCC) and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) to extend the deadline to conform to new language laws.

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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · May 29

Youth under the age of 14 should not be able to open social media accounts without their parents’ consent, a cross-party committee at Quebec’s National Assembly has recommended.

Kids under 14 should be banned from social media unless parents consent, Quebec committee says

Youth under the age of 14 should not be able to open social media accounts without their parents’ consent, a cross-party committee at Quebec’s National Assembly has recommended.

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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · May 29

Family in tears after Good Samaritans who saved father’s life visit hospital

Gloria Borrelli and her family were overjoyed when the Good Samaritans who saved her father's life arrived at the hospital to visit the 87-year-old man.

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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · May 29

Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge wasted no time in boasting after the adoption of his new law that will give Quebec its own model for national integration.

Quebec immigration minister wants to relegate multiculturalism to the ‘dustbin of history’

Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge wasted no time in boasting after the adoption of his new law that will give Quebec its own model for national integration.

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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · May 29

Public transit users can expect some delays getting around the Montreal region this summer as the REM will be completely shut down for six weeks.

Authorities say delays expected during 6-week REM closure; additional bus service announced

Public transit users can expect some delays getting around the Montreal region this summer as the REM will be completely shut down for six weeks.

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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · May 29

At just 23 years old, Noa Almaleh lost the love of her life when he was crushed by a boat trailer and a man was arrested for impaired driving, causing death. She’s now warning against the dangers of drunk driving.

Montreal-area woman warns against drunk driving after partner’s death

At just 23 years old, Noa Almaleh lost the love of her life when he was crushed by a boat trailer and a man was arrested for impaired driving causing death. She’s now warning against the dangers of dr...

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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · May 15

Five ballots that were received late at the local Elections Canada office in Quebec’s Terrebonne riding were not able to be counted.

Terrebonne election office couldn’t count 5 late ballots: Elections Canada

Five ballots that were received late at the local Elections Canada office in Quebec’s Terrebonne riding were not able to be counted.

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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · May 14

The transport ministry announced 44 construction projects over the summer that will result in various closures, route alterations and speed limit reductions in and around Montreal.

Cone call! Transport ministry releases summer construction plan for Montreal area

The MTQ announced 44 construction projects over the summer that will result in various closures, route alterations and speed limit reductions in and around Montreal.

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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · May 14

Quebecers are set to head to the polls by Oct. 5, 2026, and according to a new survey by Léger for Québecor, 63 per cent of respondents say they want to see a new government take charge.

More than half of Quebecers want a new government come the next election: survey

Quebecers are set to head to the polls by Oct. 5, 2026, and according to a new survey by Léger for Québecor, 63 per cent of respondents say they want to see a new government take charge.

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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · May 14

87% of STM employees vote in favour of strike mandate

Unionized workers at the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) voted Tuesday evening to give themselves a strike mandate.

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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · May 14

Montreal cracks down on cleanliness, could start fining landlords

The City of Montreal is stepping up its efforts to keep the streets clean.

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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · May 13

A quarter of Canada’s new cabinet ministers are from Quebec.

A quarter of Carney’s new cabinet comes from Quebec: who are they?

Prime Minister Mark Carney swore in his new 28-minister cabinet, seven of whom are from Quebec, with the support of 10 secretaries of state.

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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · May 13

A Terrebonne resident’s mail-in ballot was rejected due to an error by Elections Canada, leading the Liberal Party of Canada to win the riding by a single vote.

Terrebonne resident has ballot rejected after Elections Canada error, Liberals win by 1 vote

A Terrebonne resident's mail-in ballot was rejected due to an error by Elections Canada, leading the Liberal Party of Canada to win the riding by a single vote.

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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · May 13

Prehistoric artefacts discovered an hour away from Montreal

The City of Sorel-Tracy, just over an hour away from Montreal, says it has made a 'major' archaeological discovery.

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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · May 13

PQ leader defends Arthabaska byelection candidate’s activist past

Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre-Plamondon is defending his candidate in Arthabaska, journalist Alex Boissonneault, after a salvo of attacks from Conservative Leader Éric Duhaime concerning his a...

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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · May 13

UPDATED:

While two sources initially told CTV News that longtime minister Chrystia Freeland was on her way out, CTV News has since learned she is to remain in cabinet, and is expected to be in attendance at tomorrow’s swearing-in ceremony.

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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · May 12

When Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils his new front bench on Tuesday, more than half of its members will be fresh faces, while longtime cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland is being shuffled out, sources tell CTV News.

Freeland out, more than half of Carney cabinet will be new faces: sources

When Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils his new front bench on Tuesday, more than half of its members will be fresh faces, while longtime cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland is being shuffled out, sour...

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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · May 12

When Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils his new front bench on Tuesday, more than half of its members will be fresh faces, while longtime cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland is being shuffled out, sources tell CTV News.

Freeland out, more than half of Carney cabinet will be new faces: sources

When Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils his new front bench on Tuesday, more than half of its members will be fresh faces, while longtime cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland is being shuffled out, sour...

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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · May 12

Montreal’s Department of Public Health says it saw an increase in the number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis and syphilis in 2024.

Tuberculosis, syphilis on the rise in Montreal: Public Health

Montreal’s Department of Public Health says it saw an increase in the number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis and syphilis in 2024.

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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · May 12

“One of her proudest accomplishments is her years of service as a librarian — producing future critical thinkers and leaders through the power of fiction, storytelling, and nonfiction,” said Isadora Nolan, the daughter of 76-year-old Ljubica Milicevic.

Woman killed by falling branch in Côte Saint-Luc was a librarian who spent years promoting literacy for kids

The daughter of Ljubica Milicevic, the 76-year-old woman killed Saturday by a falling tree branch in Côte Saint-Luc, says her mother spent her life championing education.

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