Amy Luft

Montreal

Digital Content Supervising Producer at CFCF-TV (Montreal, QC)

Hey there! @CTVMontreal supervising producer, digital content. Accessibility advocate. Meatball’s mom. she/her.

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Two people arrested in Montreal for 2022 shooting deaths of grandmother, granddaughter

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Amy Luft

Montreal police say they have arrested two people in connection with the deaths of a grandmother and granddaughter in December last year. The women, 73 and 22, were fatally shot in an apartment on Mullins Street in Montreal’s Pointe-Saint-Charles neighbourhood on Dec. 15, 2022.
The Four Chaplains displayed a special kind of unity

Jan 23, 2025 | gmtoday.com | Amy Luft

The name of our nation claims we are united. But at a time when our country is more divided than ever, this may be hard to believe. The story of the Four Chaplains carries a message that may be of special value to our nation, which today feels increasingly torn apart. Who are the Four Chaplains? Our parents’ and grandparents’ generations knew of them, but to my surprise not many people in our community - including a few local parishioners, ever heard of them.
Tuberculosis cases detected at Bordeaux Prison

Aug 15, 2024 | montreal.ctvnews.ca | Amy Luft

Two cases of tuberculosis have been detected at Bordeaux Prison, also known as the Montreal Detention Centre, since the start of summer, according to exclusive reporting by Noovo Info. According to information obtained by Noovo Info, one of the sick inmates developed complications and had to be transferred to hospital. Public health officials confirmed the two positive cases. Prison nurses are also concerned they may have been infected.
Hwy. 13 in Montreal expected to reopen Thursday morning: transport minister

Aug 14, 2024 | montreal.ctvnews.ca | Amy Luft

Highway 13 in Montreal should reopen Thursday morning, Quebec's public security minister has confirmed. Francois Bonnardel gave an update on the flooding situation in the province Wednesday morning, after a record-breaking deluge Friday left many homes and roadways flooded and forced evacuations and road closures. Highway 13 has been completely closed between highways 40 and 520 since Friday.
Shots fired at home in Kirkland, police investigating

Aug 13, 2024 | montreal.ctvnews.ca | Amy Luft

Montreal police are investigating after shots were fired at a home in Kirkland early Tuesday morning. Several people called 911 at 1:25 a.m. to report hearing gunshots on Beaubois St. near Timberlea-Trail St., according to Montreal police spokesperson Antony Dorelas. Patrollers discovered bullet holes in the garage of a residence on the street and secured the perimeter. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses. No arrests have been made.
Dumontier steps down as head of Grand Prix in Montreal - TSN.ca

Aug 2, 2024 | tsn.ca | Amy Luft |Francois Dumontier |Paul Chiasson

François Dumontier is stepping down as president and CEO of the Octane Racing Group, the organization behind the Formula 1 (F1) Canadian Grand Prix. “I am proud to leave a legacy of a world-class event – the most important sporting event in Canada, to the city of Montreal, to Quebec and to Canada," said Dumontier in a news release. Dumontier had been in charge of Montreal Grand Prix operations since 1996, two years after taking over as coordinator.
Dumontier steps down as head of Grand Prix in Montreal

Aug 2, 2024 | montreal.ctvnews.ca | Amy Luft

François Dumontier is stepping down as president and CEO of the Octane Racing Group, the organization behind the Formula 1 (F1) Canadian Grand Prix. “I am proud to leave a legacy of a world-class event – the most important sporting event in Canada, to the city of Montreal, to Quebec and to Canada," said Dumontier in a news release. Dumontier had been in charge of Montreal Grand Prix operations since 1996, two years after taking over as coordinator.
MAPAQ issues warning for Roquefort Ile de France cheese

Aug 2, 2024 | montreal.ctvnews.ca | Amy Luft

Quebec food safety inspectors are warning vulnerable people not to eat Roquefort Ile de France cheese sold on certain dates, because the labels did not specify the products were made with raw milk. Metro, Adonis, Marché Richelieu and Marché Ami sold the products in stores throughout Quebec.
Woman's death in Lachine a homicide: Montreal police

Jul 30, 2024 | montreal.ctvnews.ca | Amy Luft

File photo. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) Montreal police say the death of a 64-year-old woman found in an apartment in Lachine Monday is being treated as a homicide. Police spokesperson Sabrina Gauthier confirmed on Tuesday morning her death is considered the 21st homicide of the year on the island of Montreal. Police received a 911 call at about 7:45 p.m. Monday and responded to the residential building on 32nd Avenue, near Victoria Street.
Woman, 81, missing from home in Montreal's Ahuntsic-Cartierville

Jul 18, 2024 | montreal.ctvnews.ca | Amy Luft

Montreal police are calling on the public for help finding a missing 81-year-old woman. Jacqueline Katra left her home in Ahuntsic-Cartierville on July 17 and no one has heard from her since. Police say she usually gets around on foot or by cab. She reportedly suffers from cognitive impairment and may be confused. Investigators and her family have reason to fear for her health and safety. Katra is a white woman of Lebanese origin. She has red hair and is about 157 cm (5' 2'') tall.