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A community organization in Montreal's West Island helps immigrant families adjust to Quebec society. The programming is ongoing against the backdrop of heightened political and social tension around language and identity in Quebec.

“We’re people, we’re human beings and we’re scared," said one man at the shelter, which began gradually closing in March.

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The Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation au Quebec (MAPAQ) has hit a handful of Montreal fast food restaurants with hefty health inspection fines. The MAPAQ determined many of the restaurants were not operating following its health and safety standards, many of which were fined for improper food temperatures and storage, premise cleanliness and staff hygiene issues.

A warming centre in the borough recorded 5,785 visits between December and March 31, hosting an average of 47 people per night .

"It is as basic as it gets," the judge wrote about the possible impact on how the amendment can affect day-to-day operations at the courthouse.

Boroughs and municipalities across the island are supplying their residents with free gardening goodies over the next few weeks. 

Boroughs and municipalities across the island are supplying their residents with free gardening goodies over the next few weeks. 

Boroughs and municipalities across the island are supplying their residents with free gardening goodies over the next few weeks. 

Boroughs and municipalities across the island are supplying their residents with free gardening goodies over the next few weeks.