Laurence Brisson Dubreuil

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Some homeowners in Île-Bizard say they were blindsided by hefty fines from Revenu Québec after trying to rent their homes during last year’s Presidents Cup golf tournament. Aisha Lansari and her husband were among them. The couple paid $250 U.S. to list their home on a website catering to golf fans, hoping to leave town during the event—but they never found a renter. Two weeks ago, Lansari received two thick envelopes from Revenu Québec.

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Laurence Brisson Dubreuil

The Little Red Playhouse has been life-changing for Nadine Van Elslande’s grandson, Jacob. Diagnosed with level three non-speaking autism before the age of three, Jacob always struggled with communication and sensory challenges. “There was no eye contact before from him and there was no language — even sounds were very minimal," Van Elslande said. “Touching him was difficult too because of sensorial issues.

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Laurence Brisson Dubreuil

A Montreal woman was shocked when she opened a HelloFresh meal kit she ordered and found it came with a pamphlet promoting the prescription medication known as Ozempic. She posted her story on social media, sparking debate over drug advertising in Canada. She declined an interview with CTV News, saying she’d leave it to experts to weigh in.

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Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease where areas of the skin lose their colour, resulting in white patches. It’s a disease that goes beyond skin deep, says Montrealer Ibrahima Sarr. “A lot of people suffer in silence,” he says. It’s not just spots on the skin – it causes real suffering, he says. It can lead to social exclusion, stigma and decades of mockery. Effective treatments were very limited until the arrival of Opzelura, said dermatologist Dr. Wayne Carey.

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Laurence Brisson Dubreuil

Ludovic Begin used to be a semi-professional soccer player, a student and a social butterfly. Now, even a 30-minute visit from a friend leaves him exhausted. It’s been this way for over a year, ever since the 19-year-old athlete developed long COVID. “I got dizzy, I had heart palpitations, a lot of cognitive issues ... a lot of muscle weakness and just being out of breath,” he said. Begin struggles to keep his heartbeat stable as he sits us and says even light and sound can be unbearable.