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Cargo ship runs aground near Montreal following mechanical failure, blocking marine traffic

A cargo ship headed for Spain has run aground near Kahnaw:ke on Montreal's South Shore after it experienced a mechanical failure. No injuries have been reported.

Eastern Montreal boil-water advisory expected to last through the weekend after water main break

Things are returning to normal after amajor water main break flooded parts of south-central Montreal near the Jacques-Cartier Bridge on Friday morning.But those whose homes and businesses were floodedare now dealingwith the damage.

Nearly half a million lose power after torrential rains pound southern Quebec

Nearly half a million Hydro-Qubeccustomers were without power Friday evening after torrential rains drenched the southern portion of the province throughout the day, causing localized flooding in several areas.

Quebec's ombudsman opens investigation into long wait times for death certificates

Quebec's ombudsman isinvestigating delays in issuing death certificates in the province following a high number of complaints.

Most homeless shelters don't allow pets. This man is walking his dog across Canada to change that

For eight years, James Caughill and his dogs have been walking thousands of kilometres across Canada to raise awareness about the lack of homeless shelter options for people with pets.

McGill condemns 'alarming' image of armed fighters shared by encampment group

McGill University is sounding the alarm after a student group associated with the schools ongoing pro-Palestinian encampment posted a photo of armed individuals and called for participation in a revolutionary youth summer program on campus.

Montreal drives for greener golf courses by banning most pesticides

The current bylaw, which came into effect in 2022, restricts the sale and use of 35 molecules found in pesticides, but golf courses are exempt. The city plans to amend the bylaw, prohibiting all but three pesticides on golf courses.

Lakeshore General Hospital opens interim ER to maintain services during construction

For the next 24 hours, staff at Montreals Lakeshore General Hospital are going to be busy as the emergency room and all of its patients are moved to a new, temporary facility.

McGill University seeks injunction against pro-Palestinian encampment

McGill University is seeking an injunction against protesters in the pro-Palestinian encampment, demanding that they dismantle the camp and refrain from occupying the schools downtown campus.

Quebec races to save western chorus frog as city builds road through wetland

A controversial road through a wetland inhabited by the western chorus frog, a threatened species, is soon set to be completed in Longueuil, Que. While efforts to boost the frogs' population get underway, conservationists say more needs to be done.