NDP calls on lobbying czar to expand Charest pipeline probe
Federal New Democrats want Canada’s lobbying commissioner to expand a probe into former Quebec Jean Charest’s private discussions with pipeline regulators.
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Énergie Est: en plus de Charest, l'ONÉ a rencontré la Chambre de commerce de Montréal
Des documents de l'ONÉ obtenus par le National Observer démontrent que le régulateur fédéral a également rencontré des gens d'affaires montréalais de premier plan à propos du pipeline en janvier 2015.
Canada plunging toward an elevator crisis? 'We're already there,' expert says
Toronto alone had over 2,800 911 calls for elevator rescue in 2015. Many calls involve rescuing more than one person. Others who find themselves stuck are freed without 911 involvement.
Montreal recruits sheep for lawn maintenance
A Montreal park has a new lawn maintenance crew for the summer, and they're a pretty woolly bunch.
Quebec's Jean Charest had private meeting with pipeline watchdog after TransCanada hired him
After being cleared of wrongdoing in one lobbying investigation, new details have emerged that Jean Charest met with members of a federal panel reviewing a pipeline that TransCanada paid him to boost.
Bombardier clears milestone after Swiss Air Lines becomes first to accept CSeries
The CS100 passenger jet was formally handed over Wednesday to the European carrier at Montreal's Mirabel airport.
Proponent of Quebec graphite mine says it has evidence of project's feasibility
Nouveau Monde says a study confirms the financial viability of its proposal to build North America’s largest mine to produce flake graphite, a key material used in lithium−ion batteries.
Carmakers, Canadian governments tackling electric car range anxiety
Automakers are hoping to overcome the biggest roadblock to electric vehicles sales — range anxiety among consumers — with a little help from government.
Sister of murdered Quebec Mohawk woman still seeking answers 10 years later
Ten years to the day since 24-year-old Tiffany Morrison went missing on June 18, 2006, her family still doesn't know who killed her.
Montreal to ban pit bulls and other dangerous breeds following fatal attack
Less than two weeks after a woman died following a dog attack in her backyard, Montreal's mayor has announced a plan to ban pit bulls and other breeds that are deemed to be dangerous.
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall defends Energy East in Quebec
Wall acknowledged Quebec has "unique questions" given most of the new construction for the $15.7−billion project would take place in the province.
Canadian retailers watching with hope, unease at Walmart's battle with Visa
An association of convenience−store owners says they are pleased that the world’s largest retailer has highlighted hefty credit card fees, but is worried Walmart will gain a larger advantage.
Cities becoming sweet spot for bee-keeping as Montreal company rents out hives
A single installed hive, about the size of a small laundry basket, can produce 10 to 15 kilograms of honey for the homeowners.
Energy East puts drinking water at risk for five million people, report warns
A new report contends that Energy East could potentially contaminate the drinking water of some five-million people across four provinces if the pipeline leaked
Montreal to ban plastic bags by 2018: Mayor
The City of Montreal is pushing forward with a plan to ban thin plastic shopping bags by January 2018.