Benjamin Shingler
Journalist
Benjamin Shingler is a reporter based in Montreal. He previously worked at The Canadian Press and the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal.
Latest from Benjamin Shingler
Who's running to lead the Quebec Liberals
The Quebec Liberal Party's leadership race is officially underway, with four candidates declared so far. Here's a look at who could win the top job.
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Quebec plane fighting L.A. fires grounded after being struck by drone
A Quebec water bomber fighting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles was grounded on Thursday after it collided with a drone flying in restricted airspace, officials said.
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How Quebec's recycling system is changing in 2025: A lot more can go in the bin
Starting Jan. 1 in Quebec, a lot more can go in your recycling bin. Here's a breakdown of what's changing.
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Quebec accused of catering to logging industry as it reviews how forests are managed
Indigenous leaders, environmental groups and experts say the province isn't being transparent as it tries to modernize the forestry sector. They worry logging companies will have too much sway over what forest gets cut.
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Steps from city hall, Montreal opens an emergency warming centre — filled with chairs
Mayor Valérie Plante acknowledged the new space was not a "perfect solution" but said it was a "humanitarian" one. She called on the province to do more to help.
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Quebec's emissions dropped in 2022, below pre-pandemic levels
Quebec succeeded in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions in 2022 below the levels seen before the pandemic, moving the province closer to reaching its climate targets.
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Former Montreal school board official gets absolute discharge in fraud case
Caroline Mastantuono, who once led Lester B. Pearson School Board's international department, has been granted an absolute discharge after pleading guilty to corruption-related charges earlier this year.
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Ottawa gives $50M to help with homelessness in Quebec
Faced with a growing homelessness crisis, Quebec and the federal government have officially reached an agreement that will secure an additional $50 million from Ottawa for communities across Quebec.
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Why Quebec struck a new hydro deal with Newfoundland and Labrador
With demand expected to surge, Hydro-Québec says it has secured a new source of energy for demands to come.
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ELNA Medical Group, a major health-care provider in Quebec, enters creditor protection
ELNA Medical Group, a Montreal-based company that bills itself as Canada's largest network of medical clinics, has entered creditor protection. The move raised questions about the future of the company and the services it provides patients.
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