Christine Long

Montreal

Video Journalist at CFCF-TV (Montreal, QC)

Reporter at CJAD-AM (Montreal, QC)

Video-Journalist for @CTVMontreal + reports @CJAD800 Radio

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Volunteers create hundreds of blankets for Montreal women in need

5 days ago | ctvnews.ca | Christine Long

Hundreds of volunteers came together at Place Ville-Marie in Montreal on Saturday to admire 344 knitted and crocheted blankets made by other volunteers from across the province to help women in needAlong the floor, it was a cushy, immense kaleidoscope of colour - all created by hand. The project is called “Crafted for Courage” and was organized by the Nota Bene Foundation. The community-driven art initiative is by women - for women. “We have hundreds of volunteers,” said founder Nori Bortoluzzi.
Strangers unite to rescue cat stuck in tree

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Christine Long

In Ville Saint-Laurent, a group of strangers became friends when they decided to help a stranded animal. A cat stuck high up in a tree for more than a day seemed to be in trouble — until neighbours decided to reach out. Gabrielle Lacoste said, “He just looked very distressed. And we spoke to our neighbour, and he had been up there for over 24 hours.” So, she started knocking on doors along Sainte-Croix Avenueasking for help from neighbours she hadn’t known.
Should helmets be mandatory for Quebec cyclists?

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Christine Long

As the warmer weather arrives, plenty of people are taking their bike out for a ride. While wearing a helmet while riding is recommended, it’s not a law — though some think it should be. Dominic Roussel knows from experience how helpful a helmet is. He was recently “doored” when a driver opened their car just as he was cycling by. “I smashed through the window, through the frame and rolled and got up and my adrenaline was surging and roaring!” says Roussel.
Maison Rose offers free wraparound care for breast cancer patients in Montreal

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Christine Long

They say it’s a North American first. The Maison Rose offers free care for people fighting breast cancer — the most prevalent cancer among women in this province, according to the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation. This new care centre is their initiative, says president and CEO Karine-Iseult Ippersiel.
Kitchen will help serve hot meals to West Island seniors

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Christine Long

There is good news for seniors on Montreal’s West Island who need a hot meal delivered to their door. “Volunteer West Island” has a new central kitchen to cook for their Meals on Wheels program. Cooking up a storm in the new kitchen, Chef Mark Straughton said the new central kitchen offers a recipe for success. “It’s fantastic,” he said. “Brand new, sparkling, shiny, everything. It turns on when you want it to turn on.
New documentary about and for immigrant entrepreneurs

3 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Christine Long

“How She Dares” is a new documentary film by and for women immigrant entrepreneurs overcoming barriers and getting down to business. Filmed over seven years, the story follows Vietnamese-Canadian engineer turned business coach Zoonie Nguyen on her journey from war refugee to corporate leader and advocate for women entrepreneurs. “I found my voice, I felt like I can go out and help other women find their voice,” she said. “When you start a business, you’re really on your own.
New tipping rule for bars and restaurants takes effect May 7

3 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Christine Long

It’s long been a source of frustration for Quebec consumers: bars and restaurants calculating tips on the total bill, including tax. However, the provincial government has stepped in to change that. The new law takes effect next month, and bar and restaurant owners—like Ted Dranias of Petros Taverna—will have to adjust. “The tip is before tax. And all of the customers have to understand that it wasn’t like that before. And that’s the new way of doing business.” Dranias explained.
Quebec got a sweeter maple season in 2025

3 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Christine Long

Quebec’s Maple producers had a very good season this year. Depending on the region, some say 2025 was even better than last year for maple syrup production. For 49 years, Pierre Faucher and his family have been running La Sucrerie de la Montagne in Rigaud. They tap their trees and collect the sap the old fashioned way, says Faucher’s son, Stefan. “It’s like it was 100 years ago,” he says.
Montreal bars, restaurant hyped for Canadiens playoff season

4 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Christine Long

The Montreal Canadiens clinched a playoff spot in this year’s NHL season — good news for local merchants and fans alike. Bars and restaurants in the city are getting ready for a surge in local spending. Ziggy Eichenbaum, who runs Ziggy’s Pub, remembers the 1993 playoff run and is ready for the crowds to come as the first round begins. “You double up the bartenders, you double up the beer orders, you double up the booze orders, and people are just happy,” he says.
Montreal’s Roses prepare for the NSL’s first games

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Christine Long

Canada’s first women’s professional soccer league hits the pitch April 16 in British Colombia, and Montreal’s team, the Roses, has their debut on Saturday. The Northern Super League (NSL) holds the title for being Canada’s first professional women’s soccer league. “Considering how amazing Canada is and women’s sports, especially soccer, this has been a long time coming and I’m really happy to be a part of it,” Roses’ right back player Hailey Whitaker says.