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Headlines from CBC News • Quebec package bomb injures man A Quebec man in his 50s is in hospital with injuries to his hands and face after a package left on his doorstep exploded Friday morning. • Laval hit and run injures teen A 16-year old girl is fighting for her life following a hit-and-run accident Friday afternoon in Laval. • Fashion retailer Jacob stops photo retouching Women's fashion retailer Jacob has decided to bid adieu to the practice of retouching photos to alter the body shapes of models. • Air Transat reaches deal with pilots Air Transat, the airline operated by Transat A.T. Inc., has reached a tentative labour contract with its more than 300 pilots. • Lemieux named to Order of Canada Hall of Famer and Pittsburgh Penguins co-owner Mario Lemieux was among 53 people appointed to the Order of Canada Friday in Ottawa. Headlines from The Gazette • Mayor accused of crying wolf It's bigger than Moby Dick and there are people who suspect that, like the great white whale, it too was never anything more than a work of fiction.
• Judge hands out stiff sentences for cocaine smugglers A Quebec Court judge has handed out sentences he said should serve as a warning to four men who either pleaded guilty or were convicted of importing and possessing 218 kilograms of cocaine from Venezuela in 2005 concealed in containers flown to Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport.
• Bellemare countersues Charest for $900,000 The personal hostilities between Marc Bellemare and Premier Jean Charest escalated yet again Thursday as Bellemare filed a counter lawsuit against Charest that seeks $900,000 in damages.
• Kelley hails wetlands corridor Liberal MNA Geoff Kelley says he has brokered a deal that would see the province preserve about a third of the lands along L'Anse a l'Orme River in Ste. Anne de Bellevue that its financial arm put up for sale in June.
• Turning Montreal into farmville Montreal has long boasted a public-market tradition and it thrives today at Jean Talon in Little Italy, Atwater in St. Henri and in Lachine.
Headlines from CTV Montreal • Teen in critical condition following hit and run A 16-year-old girl suffered life-threatening injuries as the victim of a hit-and-run in Chomedey, Laval on Friday. • Compassion clubs back in court The owners of two compassion clubs raided last June for selling marijuana drew big crowds of supporters to the Montreal courthouse on Friday, where their lawyers were contesting the legality of the raids. • Man questioned in terror probe released on bail A 20-year-old Ottawa man who was questioned in connection with an alleged terrorism plot to attack Canadian targets has been released on bail. Although he was questioned, Awso Peshdary was never charged under the Anti-Terrorism Act. • Package explodes in Repentigny man's face A Repentigny man was recovering in hospital Friday after a package he received at his home exploded in his face. • Bellemare sues Charest; contends premier is lying about his name Ex-Quebec justice minister Marc Bellemare has launched a $900,000 countersuit against his former boss: Premier Jean Charest. Headlines from the Ville de Montreal • Citizens' Tuesdays Are Back: Starting September 14 [Verdun] Verdun, September 3, 2010 ? The Verdun Borough hereby wishes to inform residents that Citizens' Tuesdays will resume on Tuesday, September 14, 6:30 p.m. ? 9 p.m. As it may be recalled, Citizens' Tuesdays give interested residents a chance to privately meet with one of the Borough Councillors, [...] • What's open and closed on Labour Day at the City of Montréal [Communications et relations avec les citoyens] Montréal, le 2 septembre 2010 - Several city of Montréal facilities remain open for Labour Day while, in general, municipal and borough offices, service points and Accès Montréal offices are closed on Monday, September 6, 2010. Residents are asked to consult borough web sites, at the main city [...] • Next Borough Council Meeting: September 7 [Verdun] Verdun, August 31, 2010 ? The next regular meeting of Verdun Borough Council will take place on Tuesday, September 7, at 7 p.m., in the council room at Borough Hall, (4555, rue de Verdun). Residents may register for the question period at the entrance to the room, starting at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is [...] • The Magic of Lanterns 2010 - Like A Painting [Jardin botanique de Montréal] Montréal, August 27 2010 - To salute this year?s Shanghai World Expo and the 25th anniversary of the friendship between Montréal and Shanghai, Montréal's Nature Museums invite visitors of all ages to the 18th edition of The Magic of Lanterns, from September 10 to October 31, at the Chinese Garden [...] • Sale of Second-hand Books at L?Octogone ? September 11-12 [LaSalle] Montréal, le 24 août 2010 - Sale of Second-hand Books at L?Octogone ? September 11- 12 L?Octogone's big sale of second-hand books will take place on Friday and Saturday, September 11-12. Bargain hunters, please note: A number of puzzles will also be put on sale. No doubt you will find a few good [...] Other sitesHere are the best news sources for Montreal :
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