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1 person in critical condition after fire breaks out in Montreal social housing complex

February 27 , 2024 at 03:46:57 p.m. EST • :

One person is in critical condition after a fire broke out at an apartment building in Montreal's Sud-Ouest borough.

Consumers will ultimately pay the price for Quebec's new language rules, experts say

February 27 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

Quebec consumers will have fewer choices and be paying more for everything from coffee makers to washing machines if the government follows through with its revisions to the province's French language charter, legal and industry experts say.

Her mom's lung cancer was caught too late. It's part of a pattern in Nunavik

February 27 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that Nunavik patients had a shorter survival rate after lung cancer diagnosis compared to Montreal residents.

Man who worked as clown and sexually assaulted girls could have more victims, police say

February 27 , 2024 at 09:05:08 a.m. EST • :

Police in Longueuil are looking for other possible victims of a man who worked as a clown and sexually assaulted young girls in the late 90s.

This Black Changemaker is working to expand financial literacy and education — and her mission is growing

February 27 , 2024 at 12:00:00 a.m. EST • :

Annick Kwetcheu Gamo was a Black Changemaker in 2023. Her mission is to expand financial literacy and education, especially to immigrants in Quebec. Quebec AM host Peter Tardiff speaks to her about the steam she has picked up since her nomination.

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1 person in critical condition after fire breaks out in Montreal social housing complex

Consumers will ultimately pay the price for Quebec's new language rules, experts say

Her mom's lung cancer was caught too late. It's part of a pattern in Nunavik

Man who worked as clown and sexually assaulted girls could have more victims, police say

This Black Changemaker is working to expand financial literacy and education — and her mission is growing

New program encourages youth to share their immigration journey through art

Quebec police make more arrests in organized crime sweep

Federal ministers announce efforts to build houses faster, protect consumers

Massive new survey finds widespread frustration with access to primary health care

Canada's top pensions have trillions in assets. Should they do more to fuel the energy transition?