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Taxes, spending going up in Montreal as Plante delivers her final budget

November 20 , 2024 at 11:07:34 a.m. EST • :

In her final budget as mayor, Valérie Plante tried to limit property tax increases even as Montreal's expenses climbed to more than $7 billion.

The PWHL is a gift for queer hockey fans like me

November 20 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

From kiss cams to advertising, Mel Brown writes they haven't always felt welcome in the hockey community despite being a lifelong fan. That is, until Professional Women's Hockey League teams hit the ice.

Quebec slammed for no plan to improve Indigenous education in nearly 20 years

November 20 , 2024 at 06:34:26 p.m. EST • :

Quebec's auditor general has released a damning report on its education of Indigenous students, finding the province has fallen short in many areas.

Montreal seniors' home uses AirTags to give residents a bit more freedom

November 20 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

Résidence Outremont is using AirTags to track its seniors, offering them a bit more independence while still being supervised. Staff say residents and their families are briefed about the devices, including privacy concerns, before giving them out.

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Fighting misinformation: What one columnist is worried about when Canadians go to the polls

November 20 , 2024 at 10:24:26 a.m. EST • :

The Don't Mess with the Facts panel at Université du Québec à Montréal was one of many events held across Canada to fight misinformation and disinformation. CBC's Sudha Krishnan spoke with one of the panelists, Emilie Nicolas.

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