Elizabeth Zogalis

5 days ago | globalnews.ca | Elizabeth Zogalis

If hot and humid is your preferred weather, experts say you have a lot to look forward to this summer. According to the Weather Network, after a cool start to spring, Quebec will experience extreme temperatures in the upcoming months. This means the province will see heavy storms and a lot of rain, which will present challenges for farmers.

Mar 8, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Elizabeth Zogalis

Friday was a day to celebrate women, and Montrealers celebrated all over the city — including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who marked International Women’s Day with an address to a women’s business network.

Mar 7, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Elizabeth Zogalis

A first-of-its-kind residence for Indigenous women is $1 million richer thanks to a grant from TD Bank. The money will help fund a second-stage housing program that opened its doors last fall. Miyoskamin, a Cree word, means “ground-breaking” in English — which is exactly what this special housing project is. The unique second-stage residence in Montreal’s Little Burgundy is a fresh start for Indigenous women and their children.

Mar 3, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Elizabeth Zogalis

A Montreal bar owner is scratching his head over a decision to block the side walk in front of his bar on St Denis street, only to put a temporary beer tent right in front. The street, closed since Friday, hosted a free event for Nuit Blanche bringing thousands of people to the area. “They did it last year which went very well, everyone had a good time,” said Turbo Haüs bar owner Sergio Da Silva. “But this year they decided that they were going to get a liqour license and a beer tent,” he added.

Mar 1, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Elizabeth Zogalis

Following the Quebec court of appeal decision on Thursday that Bill 21, the province’s secularism law, is constitutional, affected minority groups are speaking out. In a unanimous decision, the province’s highest court upheld the law that prohibits public sector workers in positions of authority — including teachers, judges, and police officers — from wearing religious symbols on the job. Montreal’s Muslim and Sikh communities feel the decision will only further discrimination in Quebec.