Non-binary Montrealer Alexe Frédéric Migneault is on day six of a hunger strike to pressure Quebec’s public health insurance board to add a third gender option to its health cards.
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Once busy caleche and Montreal police horses find retirement home
‘A Horse Tale Rescue’ literally puts older horses out to pasture. Working horses, who used to pull a caleche or work in the Montreal police department (SPVM) cavalry unit live at the horse retirement home near Hudson.
Vancouver Canucks, Nils Aman agree to 2-year contract extension
The Vancouver Canucks and forward Nils Aman have agreed to a two-year-contract extension, the club announced Friday.
2023 Santa Claus Parade in Toronto: Here’s what you need to know
Festive floats, marching bands, and Christmas magic to return to the streets of Toronto this Sunday with the return of the annual Santa Claus parade.
Montreal’s Aubin-Mercier wins PFL lightweight title, US$1 million for 2nd year in a row
Olivier (The Canadian Gangster) Aubin-Mercier won a hard-fought decision over American (Cassius) Clay Collard on Saturday to claim the PFL lightweight title and the US$1 million that goes with it for the second year in a row.
Volunteers a key part of the magic at annual Toronto Santa Claus Parade
Dressing up as a skunk to march past eager crowds is among the highlights of Glenn French’s long tenure as a volunteer with the Toronto Santa Claus Parade.
SIU clears Toronto officer involved in fatal vehicle pursuit
The Special Investigations Unit has cleared the Toronto cop involved in stolen vehicle pursuit that ended in a fatal crash earlier this year.
‘Numerous’ tents on fire at park in Kensington Market: police
A fire has broken out at Bellevue Square Park, Toronto police said in a Saturday morning tweet.
Thousands of Quebecers expected today at the 71st Father Christmas Parade in Montreal
Thousands of Quebecers are expected to line the route of the 71st Father Christmas Parade in downtown Montreal on Saturday to officially kick off the festive season.
SIU clears Toronto officer after the driver of a stolen pick-up died in a fiery crash during pursuit
The province’s police watchdog deemed a Toronto police officer ‘comported himself with due care’ during the pursuit of a driver of a stolen vehicle, who died after the truck crashed into a bridge.