@SLeeMtl

Former journalist /assignment editor @CBCMontreal & CJAD (1993-2021)

 Montreal
Joined March 2013
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Convicted murderer who attended McGill's faculty of law now back in custody cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/… @CBCMontreal

Convicted murderer who attended McGill's faculty of law now back in custody | CBC News

Jeffrey George Ewert, a convicted murderer who has stirred controversy while attending law courses at McGill University, is back in custody while authorities look more closely at his case.

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Montrealers rally against alleged humiliation of unhoused, racialized citizens by police officers cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/… @CBCMontreal

Montrealers rally against alleged humiliation of unhoused, racialized citizens by police officers |...

The protest, which began around 3 p.m., was in response to news earlier this month that two police officers who work at the downtown station were suspended in August for alleged acts of humiliation...

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Duelling petitions highlight rift over paroled murderer at McGill law school cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/… @CBCMontreal

Duelling petitions highlight rift over paroled murderer at McGill law school | CBC News

Students at McGill University's law faculty remain divided over the presence of a convicted murderer in the classroom, with a new counter-petition outlining why some students feel unsafe and don't...

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Quebec’s bottle-deposit refund system is growing. What you pay for a drink is likely to rise cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7… @CBCMontreal

Quebec’s bottle-deposit refund system is growing. What you pay for a...

Consignaction says rising eco-fees are to help meet the organization’s expanded mandate and hit its government-set targets. Part of its plan also includes building its own glass processing plant — a...

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He bought a used SUV from a Volvo dealer. He regrets trusting their inspection process cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/… @CBCMontreal

He bought a used SUV from a Volvo dealer. He regrets trusting their inspection process | CBC News

Ashton-Vitaly Evdosin, a 21-year-old student says he's had continuous problems with his certified pre-owned Volvo since he bought it last fall. None of the problems were flagged in the dealership's...

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McGill law school grapples with fallout after paroled murderer excluded from campus cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/… @CBCMontreal

McGill law school grapples with fallout after paroled murderer excluded from campus | CBC News

Some students and alumni in McGill University's law faculty have signed a petition calling for the school to allow Jeffrey George Ewert, a convicted murderer on day parole, to return to campus.

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After month of travel for chemo, she says unclear Quebec rules left her with steep lodging bill cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/… @CBCMontreal

After month of travel for chemo, she says unclear Quebec rules left her with steep lodging bill |...

Patients and advocacy groups hope the newly elected Quebec government will follow through on its promise to clarify the rules and conditions for the financial aid provided for medical travel.

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All lanes now open on Mercier Bridge after completion of emergency work cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/… @CBCMontreal

All lanes now open on Mercier Bridge after completion of emergency work | CBC News

All lanes across the Honoré-Mercier Bridge are now open after crews repaired a cracked steel beam over the weekend, Quebec's Transport Ministry announced Sunday evening.

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Montreal borough tightens rules on e-scooters as youth injuries skyrocket cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/… @CBCMontreal

Montreal borough tightens rules on e-scooters as youth injuries skyrocket | CBC News

The Montreal borough of Saint-Laurent has adopted a new bylaw banning electric scooters and other motorized personal mobility devices in public areas that fall within its jurisdiction. They're still...

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Repair or replace? Cracked steel beam on Mercier Bridge renews calls for a new structure cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/… @CBCMontreal

Repair or replace? Cracked steel beam on Mercier Bridge renews calls for a new structure | CBC News

With the latest Mercier Bridge problem, an engineer says it's quite likely that a new bridge will be needed. But costs are an important factor to consider, and the provincial government isn't exactly...

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Convicted killer attending McGill law school divides students over safety, 2nd chances cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/… @CBCMontreal

Convicted killer attending McGill law school divides students over safety, 2nd chances | CBC News

A convicted murderer’s presence at McGill University's law school while on day parole has sparked debate over public safety and rehabilitation. Several students say they feel vulnerable and frustra...

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Plan to close 2 English schools in Laval, Que., put on ice cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/… @CBCMontreal

Plan to close 2 English schools in Laval, Que., put on ice | CBC News

The Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board has temporarily suspended part of its consultation on proposed school closures in Laval, Que., following concerns raised by parents and school communities.

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Left lane on Mercier Bridge heading towards Montreal closed indefinitely cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/… @CBCMontreal

Left lane on Mercier Bridge heading toward Montreal likely closed for rest of week | CBC News

After a rough morning commute for South Shore drivers headed to Montreal, officials are saying the Honoré-Mercier Bridge lane closure is expected to last at least for the rest of the week.

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Rainfall warning issued for Montreal, Montérégie Tuesday cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/… @CBCMontreal

Rainfall warning issued for Montreal, Montérégie Tuesday | CBC News

Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for parts of southwestern Quebec, including Montreal and the Montérégie region Tuesday morning.

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Nearly 750 skilled worker applicants receive file closure notices — by mistake cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/… @CBCMontreal

Nearly 750 skilled worker applicants receive file closure notices — by mistake | CBC News

Quebec's Immigration Ministry says it’s working to contact affected applicants and is asking them to disregard the closure notices in the meantime.

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How good is this year's flu shot? Here's what to know about flu season cbc.ca/news/health/flu-seaso… @CBCMontreal

How good is this year's flu shot? Here's what to know about flu season | CBC News

Health officials say flu season has arrived early this year, but how worried should Canadians be? As we head into Thanksgiving weekend, the CBC looks at where the flu is hitting hardest and how you...

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Parents, staff concerned over potential closure of 2 Laval, Que., schools cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7… @CBCMontreal

Parents, staff concerned over potential closure of 2 Laval, Que.,...

The Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board, which covers Laval, the Laurentians and Lanaudière regions, says low enrolment and rising deficits are forcing it to consider closing two of its schools, leaving...

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Family of teen killed by Longueuil police to learn name of officer who fired fatal shot cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/… @CBCMontreal

Family of Nooran Rezayi, teen killed by Longueuil police, to learn name of officer who fired fatal...

The family of Nooran Rezayi has been locked in a legal battle with the city of Longueuil to learn the name of the police officer who shot and killed the 15-year-old in 2025. The city said releasing...

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Parti Québécois win with record-low vote share revives calls for electoral reform cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/… @CBCMontreal

Parti Québécois win with record-low vote share revives calls for electoral reform | CBC News

A record-low vote share for Quebec's incoming PQ government has reignited a long-simmering debate over how the province elects its leaders.

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Côte Saint-Luc, Que., installs licence plate readers as part of public safety pilot project cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/… @CBCMontreal

Côte Saint-Luc, Que., installs licence plate readers as part of public safety pilot project | CBC...

The city says the cameras will read the plates of vehicle travelling in both directions through the Cavendish Boulevard underpass. The system will record an image of the vehicle associated with each...

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