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A Liberal MP from Montreal says it is for the country to debate whether the notwithstanding clause should be on the books.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested Thursday in connection with four Montreal robberies involving buy-and-sell websites. According to Montreal police (SPVM), the teen allegedly arranged in-person meetings with online sellers and then used force to steal whatever item they were selling. In one instance, a victim was sprayed with bear repellent.

The recent cold snap brings to mind Suburban pieces surrounding Hydro Québec, rate increases, and the hardships some Quebecers endure.

It is a hopeful sign that Mayor Plante has indicated a desire to open discussions on a more equitable Agglo tax structure with the Mayors of demerged municipalities. This should

Police are investigating two firebombings that occurred in Montreal's Saint-Laurent borough early Thursday morning. Both took place in restaurants under circumstances SPVM spokesperson Véronique Dubuc described as similar. Though she underlined that police can't yet confirm a connection between the two events.

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Patrolling officers were alerted to the fire around midnight by a witness.

A West Island establishment was the target of what seems to have been an arson attack late Sunday night.

The incident occurred at around midnight, when a person flagged down officers patrolling the Pierrefonds neighbourhood to report the fire.

The Kitchens program is for West Islanders who could benefit from information related to cooking techniques and cost-effective recipes.