Quebec toddler found alive and well after intensive 4-day search, police say | School boards, staff slam Quebec for 'devastating' $570M budget shortfall | Defence says deadly Amqui, Que., truck crash 'was an accident' — Crown says it was murder
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Quebec toddler found alive and well after intensive 4-day search, police say; Missing Montreal 3-year-old found alive near Ontario highway

Quebec toddler found alive and well after intensive 4-day search, police say

June 18 , 2025 at 09:21:31 a.m. EDT • :

Claire Bell, the three-year-old missing since Sunday, was found alive and well in Ontario on Wednesday, police announced during an evening news conference hours later. 

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School boards, staff slam Quebec for 'devastating' $570M budget shortfall; Bernard Drainville, Quebec's education minister, said school boards and service centres will need to be more efficient with their spending\.

School boards, staff slam Quebec for 'devastating' $570M budget shortfall

June 18 , 2025 at 04:19:04 p.m. EDT • :

The Quebec government is under criticism for what school administrators are calling devastating cuts to the province's education system, which amount to $570 million less in funding for the upcoming school year. 

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Defence says deadly Amqui, Que., truck crash 'was an accident' — Crown says it was murder; Steeve Gagnon is escorted by police out of court in Amqui, Que\., on Tuesday, March 14, 2023\. In closing arguments, the defence said Gagnon accidentally ran over and killed three pedestrians\. The Crown said it was premeditated murder\.

Defence says deadly Amqui, Que., truck crash 'was an accident' — Crown says it was murder

June 18 , 2025 at 05:57:52 p.m. EDT • :

Steeve Gagnon's defence lawyer told jurors the crash killing three people and seriously injuring three others was an 'error.' The Crown said it was a planned revenge against society.

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New mapping to increase Quebec homes in flood zones by about 30%; Quebec to restrict construction in flood zones as province updates risk maps

New mapping to increase Quebec homes in flood zones by about 30%

June 12 , 2025 at 07:24:16 p.m. EDT • :

Quebec's environment minister says about 30 per cent more homes could be located in flood zones when new maps come into effect next year.

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Montreal writer Chris Bergeron highlights the power of transgender storytelling as revolutionary; Chris Bergeron, pictured, is the author of Valid, translated by Natalia Hero\.

Montreal writer Chris Bergeron highlights the power of transgender storytelling as revolutionary

June 18 , 2025 at 01:53:31 p.m. EDT • :

She discussed her dystopian autofiction, Valid, on Bookends with Mattea Roach.

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A fugitive landlord is at large. Where does that leave dozens of his Ontario tenants?; Property records show these properties, in London \(left\) and St\. Thomas, are owned by Gareth West\.  

June 18 , 2025 at 01:35:18 p.m. EDT • :

A fugitive landlord is at large. Where does that leave dozens of his Ontario tenants?

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New call centre aims to improve 911 response in Quebec's northern communities; The volume of calls from Nunavik has increased and prompted the need for another dedicated space for dispatchers\.  

June 18 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

New call centre aims to improve 911 response in Quebec's northern communities

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Montreal's new private patrols spark backlash from homelessness groups; Several organizations that work directly with homeless people question the lack of consultation about the private patrols\.  

June 18 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Montreal's new private patrols spark backlash from homelessness groups

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PWHL Vancouver adds trio of top free agents during signing window; Forward Tereza Vanišová has left the Ottawa Charge in free agency to sign with PWHL Vancouver\. Her 2-year deal was announced on Tuesday\.  

June 17 , 2025 at 02:43:04 p.m. EDT • :

PWHL Vancouver adds trio of top free agents during signing window

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Montreal mayor sees opportunity as U.S. academics look for a way out; Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante's administration is teaming up with economic development agency Montreal International and the city's universities to attract top U\.S\. academic talent\.  

June 17 , 2025 at 05:11:08 p.m. EDT • :

Montreal mayor sees opportunity as U.S. academics look for a way out

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