Montreal

Montreal opposition party moves forward with motion to cut ties with Israel

Proponents of the measure have defended the text as consistent with the city's values. Conversely, the motion has faced opposition from community leaders and advocacy groups. 

 Members of Montreal's Jewish community demonstrate in support of Israel in Montreal, February 23, 2004
Former Montreal anti-racism commissioner Bochra Manai.

Former Montreal anti-racism commissioner sues CIJA over alleged Hitler comparison

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

Canada after dark: A city-break guide to Toronto, Niagara Falls and Montreal

Outside of Nöam, kosher Montreal restaurant, which was targeted in a suspected arson attack, August 2, 2026.

Montreal police open hate crime investigation into suspected arson at kosher restaurant


Montreal auction house selling Nazi memorabilia as 'historical artifacts'

Nazi relics and memorabilia were put up for sale on a Montreal auction site, including weapons, badges, and clothing once belonging to supporters of Adolf Hitler in Nazi Germany.

A Nazi armband with a swastika displayed in the Deutsches Historisches Museum, Berlin, Germany

Infamous Israeli lobbyist for Myanmar Junta ceases efforts; wasn't paid

Since rising to early infamy after trying to sell 3 transport US transport helicopters to Iran, Ben-Menashe moved to Canada to start his own lobbying firm, representing many controversial clients.

A soldier is seen on top of an armored vehicle believed to be made by Gaia Automotive Industres as he rolls through the streets of Naypyitaw, Myanmar, February 15, 2021.

Two kosher establishments vandalized in Montreal, two weeks apart

Police are not yet investigating the incident as a hate crime.

MONTREAL COMBINES modern and old-world styles.

Quebec's Hasidic Jewish community submits challenge on COVID-19 curfew

The council noted that the filing of the claim was driven by the Quebec government's unwillingness to change the current curfew rules to accommodate religious communities.

Montreal skyline 370

The life and music of Leonard Cohen

Canadian author Michael Posner delves into the early years of the musical icon.

'Leonard Cohen, Untold Stories: The Early Years.'

Before the pandemic: A reminder of romantic Montreal

These days, as we’ve stopped traveling due to the pandemic, all that’s left, I’m afraid, is to look back nostalgically on memorable excursions.

A COLORFUL horse-drawn carriage waits outside Montreal City Hall.

Man arrested after swastikas spray-painted on doors of Montreal synagogue

The synagogue is known internationally for nurturing, and burying, the legendary singer and poet Leonard Cohen.

Swastika on a wall (illustrative)

Montreal Jewish nursing home hit hard by COVID infections in 2nd wave

The virus has struck 40 residents and 22 staff members at the 600-bed Maimonides Geriatric Centre.

 TEST TUBE with coronavirus label is seen at the end of January.

Police evacuate Ubisoft's Montreal office building after hoax hostage call

Aerial footage taken by the Quebec French-news chain LCN showed people gathered on the rooftop terrace of the building, along with heavy objects left at the door to block it.

Police maintain a security cordon after media reports of a hostage incident at the offices of gaming software developer Ubisoft in Montreal, Quebec, Canada November 13, 2020.

Montreal Jewish school is shut down for 2 weeks over coronavirus outbreak

Since the pandemic began, Quebec province has seen about 67,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus and about 5,800 deaths.

Members of Montreal's Jewish community demonstrate in support of Israel's right to defend the security of its citizens during a protest in Montreal, February 23, 2004