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CityNews Montreal May 28, 5:00 a.m. 1 min read

As World Cup nears, intelligence agency warns of increased human trafficking risk

With World Cup preparations ramping up, Canada’s financial intelligence agency is warning businesses to watch for signs that vulnerable people could be exploited by human traffickers. The bulletin urges vigilance around suspicious cash activity and other red flags tied to major sporting events.

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Quebec’s social housing stock falls further behind on repairs

As governments pour billions into new affordable housing, advocates say nearly a third of Quebec’s social housing units are in disrepair. They warn renovation budgets are not keeping pace with inflation, leaving maintenance work behind.

CBC Montreal May 28, 8:19 a.m. 1 min read

Quebec’s social housing system faces a growing repair backlog

Nearly 21,500 social housing units in Quebec are said to be in poor condition, according to advocates cited in the latest reporting. Inflation is making it harder for renovation budgets to catch up.

CityNews Montreal May 28, 5:00 a.m. 1 min read

Investissement Québec employees chafe at return-to-office policy

Employees at Investissement Québec say morale has suffered under the requirement to work from the office three days a week. The issue came up at a parliamentary hearing after an internal survey pointed to widespread dissatisfaction.

CityNews Montreal May 28, 8:48 a.m. 1 min read

Flight attendants union pushes back on airlines’ unpaid-work claims

Canada’s flight attendants union is criticizing airline submissions to the federal government’s unpaid-work probe, saying the carriers’ self-audits use a narrow definition that understates the problem. The union is urging Ottawa to reject that approach.

CityNews Montreal May 27, 1:23 p.m. 1 min read
Business

Gas prices ease across the Montreal area

Drivers woke up to lower prices at the pump Thursday, with gasoline down by as much as nine cents a litre overnight. The drop follows shifts in global oil markets tied to easing tensions involving the United States and Iran.

CityNews Montreal May 28, 8:11 a.m. 1 min read
Sports

Canadiens playoff run alters business traffic in Montreal

Some Montreal businesses are noticing quieter streets and lighter foot traffic on Canadiens playoff nights. At one Mile End bakery, staff say the pattern is familiar whenever the team is at home in a key game.

CityNews Montreal May 28, 5:00 a.m. 1 min read


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