CityNews Montreal

1 week ago | montreal.citynews.ca | Diona Macalinga

Quebec Social Services Minister Lionel Carmant announced an initial investment of $300,000 on a one-year pilot project to combat homelessness across Quebec, in collaboration with the Alliance de l'industrie touristique du Québec, who will be matching their contribution with businesses and associations in the tourism industry.

1 week ago | montreal.citynews.ca | Kelsey Patterson

Pablo Rodriguez has been chosen as the new leader of the Quebec Liberal Party. The former federal cabinet minister, who was widely considered the front-runner in the race, was announced as the party's newest leader at the Liberal convention in Quebec City Saturday. Rodriguez, 57, defeated Charles Milliard, the former head of the Federation of Quebec Chambers of Commerce, in a second round of vote tabulation after no candidate received more than 50 per cent of the points in the first round.

2 weeks ago | montreal.citynews.ca | Lucas Casaletto

Brian Wilson, the visionary co-founder of the Beach Boys and one of the most influential figures in 20th‑century pop music, has passed away. He was 82 years old. "We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world," Wilson's family said in a statement. "Love & Mercy."We are heartbroken to announced that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now.

2 weeks ago | montreal.citynews.ca | Cole Fortner

A small plane crashed on Saturday at the Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET), located in the Saint-Hubert borough of Longueuil, in the Montérégie region. The plane crashed on the runway shortly before 1 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. Few details were available, but it is known that the assistance of the Service de police de l'agglomération de Longueuil (SPAL) was required, as well as the intervention of the fire brigade. Two men, aged 45 and 21, were on board the aircraft.

2 weeks ago | montreal.citynews.ca | Cole Fortner

The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) is investigating a suspicious death in the Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough. SPVM officers were called to the scene of the tragedy, near the intersection of Notre-Dame and Sainte-Catherine streets, on Saturday evening. The area is known for its homeless population and its encampments. Few details were immediately available. Investigators from the SPVM's Major Crime Division were still on the scene on Sunday morning.