Charles Milliard became the new leader of the Quebec Liberal Party after being acclaimed unopposed on Friday. The former pharmacist and CEO of the Quebec Chamber of Commerce Federation replaces Pablo Rodriguez and promises to renew a party that has lost favor with much of the francophone majority, though several Montrealers interviewed admit they don’t know him well yet.
Montreal’s Public Health Directorate reports a worrying increase in violence in romantic relationships among youth: 8% of high school students aged 14 and over reported at least one forced sexual encounter in their lives, and 38% of young people who have been in a romantic relationship say they have been victims of at least one form of violence from their partner, according to a survey of 5,800 students from 92 Montreal schools during the 2022-23 school year.
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier won the bronze medal in ice dance at the Milan-Cortina Olympics with a free dance score of 131.56 points, for a total of 217.74. It’s Canada’s fourth medal at these Games and the first Canadian ice dance medal since Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir’s gold in 2018.
Canada is in shock after one of the worst mass shootings in its history. On Tuesday, at least ten people, including the suspected shooter, were found dead at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia and a nearby residence, making this incident one of the deadliest tragedies in the country.
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A new feasibility study reveals that converting the Royal Victoria Hospital into 1,150 student residences would cost $845 million due to major structural repairs. Montréal also saw a busy weekend of sports, cultural celebrations, and local news, including a boil‑water advisory in Ville‑Marie and renewed calls for bold action on housing and homelessness.
Quebec’s immigration debate is heating up as mayors across the province warn that ending the PEQ could accelerate demographic decline in already fragile regions. At the same time, Montrealers are raising concerns about accessibility, public safety, and the future of environmental policy — from payment terminals that exclude visually impaired people to new legislation on carbon storage. Across the South Shore, community initiatives and local leadership continue to shine, reminding us that even in turbulent times, our neighbourhoods remain resilient and connected.
Montreal wakes up to a mix of fresh policy shifts, legal battles, and community stories — from a major new federal rebate that could save Quebecers up to $7,000 on an electric vehicle, to a landmark $8.5‑million verdict against Uber that raises urgent questions about rider safety. With debates intensifying in Quebec City and local initiatives shaping life across the island, there’s plenty to catch up on this morning.
Montreal moves through a packed day, from federal employees being called back to the office to rising tensions over Quebec’s proposed constitution. Cultural life is thriving with the 35th Black History Month, while major infrastructure issues, from Côte‑Saint‑Luc to the Douglas Institute, continue to shape the city’s daily reality. A concise look at what matters across Montreal today.
The STM is preparing a major overhaul of its bus network with the arrival of the REM’s Anse‑à ‑l’Orme branch, a large‑scale change that will reshape routes and daily habits for many riders.