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Liberal candidate in Terrebonne byelection hopes to reclaim riding on April 12
46+ min ago (244+ words) TERREBONNE " Liberal candidate Tatiana Auguste is hoping to be elected in the April 12 byelection in the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne, and this time, for good. Auguste opened her riding office in the Montreal-area riding today, telling supporters she wants Terrebonne…...
Man charged in murder of Montreal store owner had stabbed to death B.C. woman in 2012
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (492+ words) A man charged with first-degree murder in the death on Thursday of a Montreal convenience store owner has a lengthy criminal record, which includes a conviction in 2015 for stabbing to death a woman in British Columbia. Xavier Gellatly, 35, was formally…...
Ontario to give retailers the option of opening on Family Day and Victoria Day
23+ hour, 47+ min ago (166+ words) TORONTO " Stores across Ontario could soon open on Family Day and Victoria Day under a new bill the provincial government plans to introduce. The announcement came via a news release today, but was first signalled last month by Premier Doug…...
Supreme Court says asylum seekers entitled to subsidized Quebec daycare
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (427+ words) OTTAWA " Quebec discriminated against female refugee claimants by introducing regulations that denied them access to subsidized daycare spaces, Canada's highest court said on Friday, leading to strong rebukes from members of the provincial government. In an 8-1 ruling, the court said…...
Environment Canada calling for significant rainfall across Ontario
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (154+ words) TORONTO " Environment Canada is calling for 15 to 40 millimetres of rain and thunderstorms across Ontario, leading to potential flooding. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement calling for 15 to 40 millimetres of rainfall, with locally higher totals possible due to thunderstorms....
Blowing snow and gusty winds prompt weather alert in Ontario regions
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (75+ words) Blowing snow and gusty winds prompt weather alert in Ontario regions'OrilliaMatters.com Blowing snow and gusty winds prompt weather alert in Ontario regions Brief periods of near zero visibility in bursts of heavy snow and blowing snow. Travel will likely…...
A timeline of Quebec Premier François Legault's political career as he resigns
2+ mon, 1+ hour ago (542+ words) MONTREAL " Fran'ois Legault announced on Wednesday he will step down as Quebec premier when the Coalition Avenir Qu'bec " the party he co-founded in 2011 " chooses his replacement. The departure of Legault, who had also co-founded Air Transat and was its CEO…...
Northlander revival gains steam as Ontario releases proposed train times
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (418+ words) As 2025 comes to a close, the long-promised return of the Northlander is no longer stuck at the station This month, Ontario Northland released a proposed service schedule for the Northlander, offering what travel between Timmins and Toronto could look like…...
Environment Canada warns of blizzard conditions Monday afternoon
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (39+ words) Environment Canada warns of blizzard conditions Monday afternoon'OrilliaMatters.com Environment Canada warns of blizzard conditions Monday afternoon This has been shared 0 times If you would like to apply to become a Verified Commenter, please fill out this form....
Icy roads and power outages possible as freezing rain hits Ontario
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (45+ words) Icy roads and power outages possible as freezing rain hits Ontario'OrilliaMatters.com Icy roads and power outages possible as freezing rain hits Ontario This has been shared 0 times If you would like to apply to become a Verified Commenter, please…...