14 arrests in grandparent fraud case Fourteen Montrealers were arrested Thursday in what’s described as an organized crime syndicate of grandparent fraudsters. This ruse involves phoning older people, posing as a younger relative, and asking for money to get out of trouble in a remote place. They can count on enough seniors being unfamiliar with their relatives’ voices and travels that […]
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Demo held for the arts A demonstration was held Thursday to push for government support for the arts.
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Items for the weekend Weekend notes from CityCrunch, La Presse, CultMTL. A best things to do from Time Out. Road closures of the weekend.
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Airbnbs proliferate despite crackdown La Presse has found that Airbnbs continue to proliferate despite Quebec’s feeble attempt to rein them in. Dossier of 3 articles also looks at loopholes and party houses.
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City wants tram in Hippodrome site The city is proposing a tram to provide transit for the Hippodrome site.
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