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Headlines from CBC News • Hadfield named space station commander Col. Chris Hadfield will become the first Canadian astronaut to command the International Space Station during a mission launching late in 2012. • Que. group launches right-wing movement A small group of Quebec right-wing activists and politicians hopes to create a grassroots political movement in the province. • Harper rallies Quebec supporters Prime Minister Stephen Harper warned supporters at an outdoor rally in Montreal's suburb of Dollard-des-Ormeaux that the Liberals, NDP and BQ could align themselves to force a vote. • Sex abuse lawsuit targets school for deaf A man who says he was abused while he was a student at a Montreal school for the deaf is seeking permission to launch a class action lawsuit against the institution and the priests who ran it. • Bellemare gets new status at judge inquiry A Quebec commission investigating allegations of Liberal Party influence-peddling in the nomination of judges was adjourned Wednesday after its key witness asked to have his status changed to that of a full participant in the inquiry. Headlines from The Gazette • Long, hot summer for pit bulls Two weeks after a pit bull terrier was gunned down in suburban Hudson, the mystery has only deepened as to who shot the dog and whether he was a victim of "breed profiling," the canine world's answer to racial profiling.
• Schoolmates mourn teen The first few days back at school are usually an exciting time as friends reconnect and swap stories about their summer.
• Teen with Down syndrome faces school battle The halls of College International Marie de France were filled once again this week with hundreds of students returning from their summer break, but one familiar face was not among them.
• Federal Court clears way for Abdelrazik's torture suit A Montreal man who says he was abandoned by Canada and subjected to torture in Sudan has the green light to pursue his lawsuit against the federal government.
• Some streets closed for car-free week Authorities on Wednesday announced a series of activities that are to take place during Montreal's In Town Without My Car week, from Sept. 20 to 24.
Headlines from CTV Montreal • RCMP installed hidden cameras in Montreal detective's HQ RCMP investigators testified in court Thursday how they installed hidden cameras to spy on detectives suspected of snooping into confidential databases then passing that information along to criminals. • Ladies who Laugh do lunch for cancer research You can either laugh or cry when dealing with cancer, but with spirit-lifting 60 km walks, heads being shaved, and comedians raising cash, it's evident that many people choose to join the "Ladies who Laugh". • All 13 crew members survive Gulf oil rig blast Thirteen crew members have survived an explosion on an offshore petroleum platform that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday morning. • Canadian to take command of space station in 2013 The Canadian Space Agency announced veteran astronaut Chris Hadfield will become the first Canadian to take command of the International Space Station. • Hockey coach turned senator faces third operation Senator Jacques Demers, a former NHL coach who almost died this summer after what should have a routine operation, says he will have to face another operation. Headlines from the Ville de Montreal • The Magic of Lanterns 2010 - Like A Painting [Jardin botanique de Montréal] Montréal, August 27 2010 - To salute this year?s Shanghai World Expo and the 25th anniversary of the friendship between Montréal and Shanghai, Montréal's Nature Museums invite visitors of all ages to the 18th edition of The Magic of Lanterns, from September 10 to October 31, at the Chinese Garden [...] • Sale of Second-hand Books at L?Octogone ? September 11-12 [LaSalle] Montréal, le 24 août 2010 - Sale of Second-hand Books at L?Octogone ? September 11- 12 L?Octogone's big sale of second-hand books will take place on Friday and Saturday, September 11-12. Bargain hunters, please note: A number of puzzles will also be put on sale. No doubt you will find a few good [...] • What's Open and Closed on Labor Day [LaSalle] Montréal, le 24 août 2010 - Monday, September 6, Labor DayWhat?s Open and Closed The Borough of LaSalle would like to remind you of the schedule of its municipal services during Labor Day. Aquadôme will be open all along Labor Day?s week end. Closed Monday, September 6- Borough Hall (55, av. [...] • THE PRESIDENT OF THE VILLE DE MONTRÉAL CITY COUNCIL PAYS WARM TRIBUTE TO VERA DANYLUK [Communications et relations avec les citoyens] Montréal, August 24, 2010 - Mr. Claude Dauphin, President of the Ville de Montréal city council, at its regular meeting this past Monday, paid a warm public tribute to Mrs. Vera Danyluk, who is retiring from her long political career. ?Over the past 30 years, Vera Danyluk played a very important [...] • REMINDER - HHW Collection: September 4 at the "Ateliers Municipaux" Building [Verdun] Verdun, August 23, 2010 ? The Verdun Borough wishes to remind residents that the next hazardous household waste (HHW) collection will take place on Saturday, September 4, 9 a.m. ? 5 p.m., at the Ateliers municipaux building (1177, rue Dupuis). Residents from the three [...] Other sitesHere are the best news sources for Montreal :
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