Avoid romaine lettuce while E. coli outbreak under investigation, Public Health Agency of Canada says

The federal government says there are now as many as 40 cases of E. coli infections linked to contaminated romaine lettuce — one of them fatal.

Ville-Marie's recycling pilot project gives helping hand to binners

A new pilot project in the Ville-Marie borough is meant to encourage recycling and help those collecting cans and bottles.

Nissan Canada breach may have exposed data of up to 1.1 million customers

by Pete Evans

Nissan Canada says it has been the victim of a data breach that has exposed the personal financial information of 1.13 million customers of its vehicle-financing arm.

Former OSM conductor Charles Dutoit accused of sexual misconduct

by Jocelyn Gecker

Three opera singers and a classical musician say that world-renowned conductor Charles Dutoit sexually assaulted them — physically restraining them, forcing his body against theirs, sometimes thrusting his tongue into their mouths, and in one case, sticking one of their hands down his pants.

Coroner pins mother-daughter road deaths on government inaction over dangerous curve

by Angelica Montgomery

Stéphanie Deschamps died alongside her daughter, Lexann, on Route 155 outside La Tuque last January. It was the second time coroner Jean-Pierre Blais had investigated a fatal car accident at that spot, and his recommendation remains the same: fix the road.

Sun Youth tells clients 'not to worry' as eviction becomes more likely

A document presented at a board meeting Wednesday night confirms the CSDM is planning to ask for the building that houses Sun Youth back. The school board needs the extra space to deal with an influx of thousands of students.

'It won't be an easy year,' says Montreal's interim police chief

by Benjamin Shingler

Martin Prud'homme is faced with the monumental challenge of restoring, as he puts it, not only the public's confidence in the SPVM, but also the confidence of the officers themselves.

Travelling during this holiday season in Montreal? Plan ahead

With the busiest travel season of the year upon us, Montrealers should take note of what may be wintry conditions while travelling. Here are some tips for travelling to, from and around Montreal in the coming days.

Montreal woman cleared of assaulting police officers, obstruction of justice

A Montreal woman has been found not guilty of assaulting two police officers and obstruction of justice.

Quebec private refugee sponsorship applications on hold until next summer

Quebec residents won't be able to be able to apply to sponsor a refugee until at least next summer, under a decision confirmed Thursday by the provincial government.

Family of Quebec woman killed in Mexico crash unsure when they can return to Canada

by Laura Osman

The family of the Gatineau, Que., woman who was killed in a Mexican bus crash Tuesday still doesn't know when her partner and children will be able to return home.

No apology from Montreal police union boss for allegations against Quebec Liberals

Yves Francoeur has alleged the Crown was ready to press charges against one ex-Liberal and one sitting member of the legislature but was blocked by a higher-up.

2 brothers get into a fight, assault each other in Saint-Michel, police say

Montreal police are investigating after a fight between two brothers landed them both in the hospital early Thursday morning.

Hot food trend of 2017: products 'free from' gluten, sugar, dairy, you name it

by Dianne Buckner

Expect to see a lot more Canadian-made healthy products on your grocery store shelves in 2018. It was the biggest food trend of 2017, as demand grew for products free from ingredients such as gluten, sugar, dairy, additives and more. Canadian entrepreneurs and grocers are eager to satisfy the new craving.

All Laval cats and dogs must be sterilized by Jan. 1

by Sarah Leavitt

As of Jan. 1, all Laval dog and cat owners will need to have their pets sterilized under the city's revamped animal control bylaw.

Inmate sentenced to 16 years in prison for brazen helicopter escape

Benjamin Hudon-Barbeau has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for a brazen helicopter escape from a Quebec detention centre in 2013 that made headlines around the world.

Montreal hospital brings holiday shopping to its patients

by Jaela Bernstien, Matt D'Amours

Roger Desrochers hopes the new year will bring him a successful stem cell transplant, but as Christmas approaches he's focusing on giving back to the family that has supported him since he was diagnosed with Leukemia.

Ottawa's signing Santa giving deaf children gift of inclusion

by Ashley Burke

A special Santa is giving children in Ottawa who are deaf or partly deaf a special gift — he's reassuring them that they're not alone this Christmas, or at any other time.

Quebec government to challenge duties against C Series, calls Boeing's claims 'unjustified'

The U.S. Department of Commerce has slightly lowered the massive duties it plans to impose on imports of Bombardier C Series commercial jets.

The winner of The Great Canadian Baking Show is…

10 bakers. 8 weeks. Impossible technical challenges and stunning showstopper bakes. But there can only be one winner.

Montreal suspends controversial pit bull ban, new animal control bylaw in works

The parts of Montreal’s animal control bylaw pertaining to pit bulls and pit bull-type dogs were suspended during an executive committee meeting Wednesday morning.

Quebec woman among at least 12 killed in Mexico bus crash

A woman from Gatineau, Que., was killed in a bus crash in eastern Mexico early Tuesday in which her partner and their two daughters were injured, CBC News has learned.

Anticosti moves a step closer to becoming UNESCO World Heritage site

by Benjamin Shingler

The island — a rocky, 200-kilometre stretch of land known for its sweeping vistas and salmon fishing — is now a step closer to becoming a UNESCO World Heritage site.

A shuttle bus service just for cyclists now runs between Montreal and Longueuil

There's now a shuttle bus available between Longueuil and downtown Montreal for cyclists whose usual route, the Jacques Cartier Bridge bike path, is closed for the winter.

Metro, Sobeys say they didn't violate Competition Act as bread price-fixing story unfolds

by Pete Evans

Some of Loblaws' biggest rivals in the food business say they are fully co-operating with an investigation by Canada's Competition Bureau into allegations of fixing prices for baked goods, and add that they don't believe they have run afoul of Canada's competition rules.

Alouettes hire former Packers coach Mike Sherman

Mike Sherman is adding the CFL to his football resume. The Montreal Alouettes have hired the former NFL coach to fill their vacant head-coaching position.

Delays expected as record number of Canadians expected at country's big airports

Canadian holiday travellers are warned to brace for crowds and delays as a record number of passengers are expected to pass through the country's largest airports and highways are filled with holiday commuters.

Quebec City teacher's advent calendar invites neighbours, strangers to meet and share wintry tale

by Julia Caron

Anouk Breton created a customized advent calendar for the Saint-Jean-Baptiste neighbourhood in Quebec City, in the hope of bringing people together during the coldest, darkest days of the year.

'This is a Canadian hero': Group launches campaign to help buy new home for Mosque shooting victim

by Sabrina Marandola

People are coming together to support one of the heroic survivors of the Quebec City mosque shooting.

Flood victims, still unable to go back home, await new government action plan

by Sabrina Marandola

When Tauseef Bhatti, along with his wife and four children, were forced to leave their flooded home on Île Bizard seven months ago, they never imagined they would still be living in a hotel for the holidays.

Montreal couple cleared of terror charges, boyfriend guilty of explosives-related offence

A young Montreal couple who said they were planning to visit Greece in 2015 were cleared by a jury Tuesday of accusations the trip was really part of a covert plan to join the terrorist group ISIS.

Saved by brother from icy waters as a youth, Cree marathon runner returns favour with kidney donation

by Betsy Longchap, Susan Bell

A Cree marathon runner from the James Bay community of Mistissini is giving his brother a special Christmas gift this year - a healthy kidney and freedom from dialysis.

Missed out on the $60 10 GB cellphone plans? Experts bet more deals are coming

by Sophia Harris

If you missed out on the cellphone plan deals that sparked long customer lineups, fear not. Industry-watchers say the time is ripe for more discounted plans as competition heats up in Canada's wireless market.

Foreign ownership of real estate rises in Montreal, new data shows

by Benjamin Shingler

Montreal has seen a notable increase in the number of foreign buyers this year, suggesting investors from outside Canada may be shifting their focus to Quebec's largest city after crackdowns in Toronto and Vancouver.

Recap Habs overcome Vanek's hat trick in wild win over Canucks

by Joshua Clipperton

Nicolas Deslauriers had the first two-goal game of his NHL career, Carey Price made 34 saves, and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Vancouver Canucks 7-5 on Tuesday night.

Latest stats show illegal border crossings continued to decline in November

by Stephanie Levitz

A decision by the Trump administration to yank protected status for thousands of Haitians doesn't appear to have prompted a new surge of asylum seekers at the Canada-U.S. border.

Walrus calves from Quebec arrive at Vancouver Aquarium

by Chad Pawson

Lakina and Balzak were born in May 2016 at Aquarium du Québec and will be on display at the Vancouver Aquarium sometime in 2018. Staff say the animals will help biologists study how to better protect the species in the wild.

Cartier Avenue in Pointe-Claire finally reopens after months of repairs

There’s finally some relief for merchants along the commercial strip of Cartier Avenue in Pointe-Claire.

No evidence of allegations levelled by police union boss against Liberal MNAs, SQ finds

There's no evidence of the allegations levelled by Yves Francoeur, head of the Montreal police brotherhood, against two senior members of the Quebec Liberal Party, an SQ investigation has found.

Montreal synagogue members on edge following discovery of hateful letter

by Kamila Hinkson

The rabbi at a Notre-Dame-de-Grâce synagogue says his members are upset and nervous following the discovery of a threatening letter in the middle of the holiday season.

Highway 40 eastbound near Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge reopens, several hours after collision

Quebec's Transport Ministry shut down Highway 40 eastbound near the entrance of the Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge at the western tip of Montreal for several hours Tuesday, turning the commute in the area into a nightmare.

CBC extends Hockey Night in Canada partnership with Rogers until 2026

CBC has extended its partnership with Rogers Media to keep broadcasting Hockey Night in Canada and the Stanley Cup playoffs until 2026 as part of a new sub-licensing agreement. The new English-language broadcast deal will begin in the 2019-2020 NHL season.

The next Formula E races in Montreal would have been more successful, organizer says

The head of the group that organized Montreal's Formula E race is standing by its work, saying the event was a success and would have only improved had they had the chance to continue.

PARADISE PAPERS Millions of Canadians have investments offshore — and don't know it

by Zach Dubinsky, Valérie Ouellet

Seven of the country's so-called Big 8 pension funds, representing more than 25 million workers, have used tax havens as they invest Canadians' retirement savings, a CBC investigation reveals.

Villeray apartment fire leaves 1 dead, dozen forced from their homes

Once the fire was under control, firefighters entered the building and found an 88-year-old woman unconscious inside one of the units. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Montreal synagogues receive hateful letters during Hanukkah

Montreal police are investigating complaints filed by two Montreal synagogues after they received copies of the same hateful letter on Monday containing an antisemitic message.

Montreal restaurant owner offers free meals for homeless over holidays

Raji Abi Rached tries to give out free meals to homeless people whenever he can, especially when it's cold outside.

Brad Wall still most popular premier in Canada, Couillard ranks fifth

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall has retained his spot as the most popular premier in the country, according to a survey from the Angus Reid Institute.

The Château Frontenac enters its 125th year of glitz & glamour

The prestigious hotel will be holding events throughout the year, and most of them will be free, says hotel's executive director, Robert Mercure.

Defendant in MUHC fraud trial denied request to have charges stayed

Yohann Elbaz will stand trial in October 2018 after all, facing charges of conspiracy, recycling the proceeds of crime and using false documents for his alleged role in the MUHC fraud case.