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Montreal Canadiens

Stu's Slapshots: Canadiens' Martin St. Louis has fond memories of outdoor rinks as a kid

Mr. Saturday NIght Cole Caufield and Habs get a night off ahead of the Heritage Classic in Winnipeg.

By Stu Cowan

Latest Updates

A split screen shows McGill University on the left and a vintage newspaper clipping about a murder case on the right.

Montreal Crime

Convicted murderer at centre of McGill law school controversy back in custody

An older man wearing a cap holds his fingers to his lips.

Montreal News

Kelly: Alain Olivier still fighting to uncover the truth after dodging death penalty in Thailand

Wayne Gretzky of the Edmonton Oilers with the Canadiens after the Heritage Classic Megastars Game on Nov. 22, 2003, at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton.

Hockey Inside Out

Nilan, Skrudland reminisce about Canadiens' first outdoor game in frigid Edmonton

Expansive bridge crossing St. Lawrence River.

Montreal News

A tale of two owners: It's been a long, convoluted trip for the Mercier Bridge

Hockey player skates up the ice with the puck.

Montreal Canadiens

Hidden Game: Dreadful Blackhawks just the antidote for Canadiens' post-Suzuki era

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Longreads

Montreal News

The race to stop rabies from reaching Montreal

Armed with traps, vaccines and treats, wildlife experts are battling to quell the largest raccoon rabies outbreak in Quebec's history.

By René Bruemmer

quebec politics

Columnists

Libman: Albertans deliver a lesson in humility

Referendum results reveal an underlying acceptance that Canada as a whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

By Robert Libman, Special to the Montreal Gazette

spectators in Canada colours take in a "Concert for Unity" in the leadup to the Alberta referendum

Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada, left, at the podium, and Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon make a funding announcement at the Accueil Bonneau centre yesterday.

Quebec News

Quebec earmarks $18 million in emergency winter funding for homeless shelters in Montreal

The amount is the largest chunk of the additional $28 million being distributed across the province.

Éric Duhaime stands at a podium in the red room at the National Assembly.

Quebec Politics

Conservative leader Éric Duhaime vows to shake up Quebec’s ‘old model’

As Conservative MNAs are sworn in, their leader claims the party is Quebec’s “only autonomist voice.”

Montreal Canadiens

A close-up of Canadiens sniper Cole Caufield with a contented grin and subtle left fist pump after scoring a goal.

Habs Mailbag: Cole Caufield calling out his teammates shows growing leadership role

The Canadiens have built a strong team culture and Caufield has become a respected voice in the locker room.

Liveblog replay: Canadiens play a textbook shutdown third period, beat Blackhawks 4-1

The Habs weathered their first game without captain Nick Suzuki in the lineup.

Habs goaltender head and shoulders picture

Jacob Fowler will start for Canadiens in Chicago, Mike Matheson returns to lineup

Goalie change comes after four losses for Jakub Dobes and an unnecessary interference penalty in OT on Tuesday.

Opinion

Letters To The Editor

Letters: Hey, PSPP, you don't speak for us Albertans

"There’s no rational way to interpret this as us saying 'Canada doesn’t work.'"

By Montreal Gazette

Buttons are displayed at a gathering for "Remain" supporters in Calgary in the lead-up to the Alberta referendum.

A woman working out in a gym takes a break.

Columnists

Fitness: Exercise slows aging in breast cancer survivors

Physical activity also mitigates cognitive decline following chemotherapy and hormone therapy, researchers say.

McGill University's flag flies over the Arts Building at downtown campus

Op Eds

Opinion: A killer in the classroom? As a female lawyer, I have a problem with that

It is reasonable to ask why admission is being treated as essential to the rehabilitation of someone convicted of such serious crimes.

Editorial Cartoons

Gallery: Aislin's editorial cartoons — October 2026

By Montreal Gazette

Cartoon of an Air Canada plane in the sky with the headline "Carney in Turkey." A speech bubble from the cockpit asks "Where to next boss?" A speech bubble from the passenger responds "Tanzania ... and then Peru. Diana tells me that we need more Aeroplan points."

Crime

Stéphanie Meunier, now 44, killed Jérémy Bastien-Perron on Dec. 6, 2008, while he was under her care for a few days.

'A punching bag': Quebec woman who beat 4-year-old boy to death gives tearful testimony in bid for early parole

Stéphanie Meunier's conviction came with an automatic life sentence and a period of parole ineligibility set at 25 years.

A fire-damaged house with some windows boarded up

Arson squad called in after Montreal North home set on fire for second time in two days

Police say one or more suspects fled after setting fire to the front door.

Longueuil man arrested at Fairview mall in major police operation released from custody pending court appearance

He was arrested in connection with alleged firearm possession and death threats.

Health

Jewish General Hospital sign is seen over front entranceway.

Skip the ER, hop on a call: Virtual urgent care offered by Jewish General Hospital

Emergency room physicians are available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Justice Minister Sean Fraser addresses reporters

Opinion: MAID is not a solution for dementia

I’m a doctor who cares for Alzheimer’s patients. Canada is wrong to open the door to advance consent.

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Montreal News

Stu's Slapshots: Canadiens' Martin St. Louis has fond memories of outdoor rinks as a kid

Latest Updates

Convicted murderer at centre of McGill law school controversy back in custody

Kelly: Alain Olivier still fighting to uncover the truth after dodging death penalty in Thailand

Nilan, Skrudland reminisce about Canadiens' first outdoor game in frigid Edmonton

A tale of two owners: It's been a long, convoluted trip for the Mercier Bridge

Hidden Game: Dreadful Blackhawks just the antidote for Canadiens' post-Suzuki era

LATEST VIDEOS

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Longreads

The race to stop rabies from reaching Montreal

quebec politics

Libman: Albertans deliver a lesson in humility

Quebec earmarks $18 million in emergency winter funding for homeless shelters in Montreal

Conservative leader Éric Duhaime vows to shake up Quebec’s ‘old model’

Montreal Canadiens

Habs Mailbag: Cole Caufield calling out his teammates shows growing leadership role

Liveblog replay: Canadiens play a textbook shutdown third period, beat Blackhawks 4-1

Jacob Fowler will start for Canadiens in Chicago, Mike Matheson returns to lineup

Opinion

Letters: Hey, PSPP, you don't speak for us Albertans

Fitness: Exercise slows aging in breast cancer survivors

Opinion: A killer in the classroom? As a female lawyer, I have a problem with that

Gallery: Aislin's editorial cartoons — October 2026

Crime

'A punching bag': Quebec woman who beat 4-year-old boy to death gives tearful testimony in bid for early parole

Arson squad called in after Montreal North home set on fire for second time in two days

Longueuil man arrested at Fairview mall in major police operation released from custody pending court appearance

Health

Skip the ER, hop on a call: Virtual urgent care offered by Jewish General Hospital

Opinion: MAID is not a solution for dementia

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McGill law students sign open letter alleging inappropriate conduct by classmate convicted of murder

Hydro-Québec targeted in cyber scare as global hacking fears spread

Why Trump's latest tariff changes are good news for Quebec — mostly

Montreal man sues police over arrest at cycling event, alleges false reports

Hampstead Mayor Jeremy Levi facing $30,000 fine after pleading guilty to professional complaint

Some Montreal pharmacies fresh out of COVID-19 and flu vaccine doses