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Headlines from CBC News • Residential school survivors fear network end Survivors of abuse at residential schools are fearing the end of federal funding on March 31 for the Aboriginal Healing Foundation, a nationwide network of community-based healing initiatives. • Bush and Clinton head to Haiti Former U.S. presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush are travelling to Haiti's devastated capital Monday to help raise awareness about the need for aid and investment after the Jan. 12 earthquake. • NB Power protesters mass at legislature Roughly 1,000 people from across New Brunswick fill the front lawn of the legislative assembly in a protest against the proposed sale of some of NB Power's assets to Hydro-Québec. • Montreal shop owner held in deadly shooting The owner of a clothing boutique in Old Montreal where two men were killed and two others wounded appeared briefly in court Saturday via video link. • Agency nurses outnumber staff at Lakeshore: union Nurses at the Lakeshore General Hospital in Pointe-Claire, west of Montreal, are sounding the alarm about the hospital's reliance on nurses from private agencies, who, they say, often outnumber regular nursing staff by as much as two to one. Headlines from The Gazette • Montreal lures families with incentives To help stem a net annual population drain of almost 20,000 people from the City of Montreal to surrounding suburbs, Mayor Gérald Tremblay Sunday unveiled what he called "a bouquet of measures" he said were designed to make the city more attractive and more affordable to starter families.
• 'This country is not our country': Gilles Duceppe Gilles Duceppe said Saturday his Bloc Québécois leads the "résistants" against a Canada that is bankrupt of ideas to accommodate Quebec.
• Gazette, Nat'l Post delayed by production difficulties Due to production difficulties, home delivery of The Gazette & National Post will be a few hours later than usual ? we expect delivery to be done at some time on Monday.
• Quebec launches sex-assault awareness campaign The Quebec government on Sunday launched a sexual-assault awareness campaign involving TV and radio advertisements as well as a website.
• 2 winning tickets sold in $41M 6/49 jackpot Two winning tickets were sold in Saturday night's whopping $41-million Lotto 6/49 draw.
Headlines from CTV Montreal • Landmark health care victory for Democrats The U.S. House of Representatives has passed President Barack Obama's historic health-care bill, in a landmark vote to extend health insurance to millions of Americans. • Curtain falls on breakthrough Paralympics The Paralympic flag has been lowered in Whistler, bringing to an end 10 days of competition which saw Canada set new standards when it comes to medals won and the promotion of the Paralympic movement. • Woods frets about return to Masters during chat Tiger Woods admits that he's a little nervous about his return next month to the game that made him a superstar. • City pushes family-friendly image to boost real-estate market Mayor Gerald Tremblay is pushing a series of new family-friendly incentives in hopes of encouraging young families to buy homes in Montreal. • Sexual assault campaign promotes speaking out With a goal to encourage victims to speak out, the Quebec government announced Sunday it has launched the third phase of its awareness campaign against sexual assault. Headlines from the Ville de Montreal • Spring activities registration dates [Verdun] Verdun, March 12, 2010 ─ Numerous cultural, sports and recreational activities are scheduled during Verdun's spring session. Residents are invited to register. Registrations to the activities for tiny tots and aquatic activities are accepted from March 15 to March 21. As far as all the [...] • A beluga skeleton from 10,700 years ago at the Montréal Biodôme! [Biodôme de Montréal] PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Montréal, March 12, 2010 ? Are you curious about history? Intrigued by nature? Montréal?s Nature Museums invite you to come investigate The Fossil Affair, a fully updated and improved exhibition on the important stages in [...] • Ideas competition: Montréal invites designers to envision the ideal taxi stand [Design Montréal] Montréal, March 10, 2010 - Helen Fotopulos, member of the executive committee responsible for culture, heritage, design and the status of women, along with her colleague Manon Barbe, executive committee member responsible for transportation, are pleased to announce the launch of an ideas [...] • Highlights from the Saint-Laurent general council meeting held Tuesday, March 2, 2010 [Saint-Laurent] Saint-Laurent, March 5, 2010 - Proclamations At the beginning of the meeting, Council proclaimed: March 8, ??International Women?s Day??; The week of March 11 to 21, ??Action Week Against Racism and March 21 ??International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination??; The week [...] • St. Patrick's Day parade - Verdun Will Be Proudly Represented [Verdun] Verdun, March 5, 2010 ? In keeping with its yearly tradition, the Verdun Borough will be well represented at the St. Patrick's Day parade, which will be held at noon on Sunday, March 14 in downtown Montréal. Claude Trudel, Borough Mayor and member of the Executive Committee responsible for public [...] Other sitesHere are the best news sources for Montreal :
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