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Montreal 'has neglected' fight against racism, city report finds
A report by Montreal's own public consultation office concludes the city has "neglected" the fight against racism and discrimination.
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Racism is subtle in Quebec but definitely present, says Montreal protester
Montrealers took to the streets to protest police brutality and anti-black racism on Sunday. Kiara Gerba, a protester, says despite what the premier said earlier in the week, systemic racism exists in the province.
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Montreal family traumatized by alleged shoving by police
A Montreal woman says her children are traumatized after police officers allegedly shoved her onto a car.
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Why most Canadian police forces don’t use body cameras
ctivists are urging Canadian police forces to deploy body-worn cameras to their officers. The technology is currently being used only in Calgary, although Toronto's police chief says he is "fast-tracking" deployment.
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Bombardier to lay off 2,500 aviation workers
Bombardier will lay off 2,500 workers throughout the year as the company struggles to keep its operations afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Protests call out problems with policing in Canada’s black communities
Black Canadians are using the death of George Floyd to also draw more attention to long-standing problems around policing black communities in Canada.
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Quebec long-term care homes at risk in heat alert
Health authorities say the expected hot and muggy weather in much of southern Quebec will have an impact on COVID-19 testing in the province. As well, many long-term care homes do not have air conditioning in individual rooms.
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Working-class getting hit harder by COVID-19, data shows | The Weekly with Wendy Mesley
Doctors tell Wendy Mesley they're optimistic politicians are beginning to turn their attention to the spread of COVID-19 in working-class neighbourhoods full of essential workers, and that Ontario's new testing strategy could help tackle...
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Why Quebec has the worst COVID-19 outbreak in Canada
The Quebec government's handling of the pandemic may explain why the province has the worst outbreak in Canada.
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Businesses aim to reduce risk for reopening
As businesses in some provinces reopen, they are taking new steps to promote physical distancing. Health officials say the threat of COVID-19 hasn't gone away.
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Montreal’s fight to flatten the curve
As Quebec passes 2,000 COVID-19-related deaths and with reopening plans in doubt, it's clear that Montreal is having much more trouble with containment than the rest of the province, which has largely flattened the curve.
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Montreal mayor on 2 key COVID-19 decisions made by Quebec
Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante welcomes financial help from the Quebec government to buy masks for the public and approves of the province's decision to delay opening Montreal schools.
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Montreal to temporarily open up more space for cyclists and pedestrians
As car traffic dwindles due to the coronavirus pandemic, Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante announced an ambitious plan to temporarily overhaul streets for the benefit of cyclists, pedestrians and business owners.
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Air Canada to lay off 20,000 workers due to border closures
The CBC's Carole MacNeil spoke with industry analyst Karl Moore, professor at McGill University in Montreal.
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Canada watches as Quebec begins to reopen some schools during pandemic
There are 'still a lot of unknowns around this whole situation,' says Joanne Henrico, the principal of Ormstown Elementary School.
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Quebec reopens some schools with safety measures, parental concern
Quebec became the first province to reopen some of its schools with safety measures in place, but some parents remain concerned about whether its too soon.
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Fall classes will be online for 2 Quebec universities
McGill University and the University of Montreal have informed staff and students that most courses for the fall semester will move online.
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Fall classes will be online for 2 Quebec universities
McGill University and the University of Montreal have informed staff and students that most courses for the fall semester will move online.
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Princeton names its first black valedictorian, a Canadian student
Montreal's Nicholas Johnson was named valedictorian of Princeton University's 2020 graduating class. He's the first black student to hold the role in the U.S. school's 274-year history.
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Christopher Plummer 'one of the most distinguished actors that lived anywhere,' says William Shatner
William Shatner, a friend and former colleague of Christopher Plummer, joined Power & Politics Friday to remember the Canadian Oscar-winning actor and to offer some advice on friendship.
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Montreal hospitals prepare for surge in COVID-19 cases
Hospitals in Montreal are currently able to cope with the volume of COVID-19 cases, but they are also preparing for a potential spike from a reopened provincial economy.
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Quebec delays planned reopening of Montreal-area businesses, elementary schools
May 25 is the new target date for opening additional businesses, schools and daycares in the Montreal region, said Quebec Premier François Legault.
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It's time to be more disciplined than ever, Legault says
Quebec Premier François Legault says despite plans to reopen Montreal, he won't hesitate to delay it if people don't behave appropriately.
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Concerns it’s too soon to reduce Montreal’s COVID-19 restrictions
Concerns are being raised, by city councillors, nurses and doctors, that cases of COVID-19 in Montreal haven’t gone down enough for restrictions to be lifted in the city in the coming weeks.