Catherine Fournier

• Quebec adopts law to fine people who intimidate, harass politicians

  The CAQ has said the law is necessary to stem the rise in resignations of elected officials, particularly at the municipal level. Critics have said it threatens free speech rights.

  Crime

  Jun 6, 2024
  
• Quebec mayors call for cultural shift following resignation of Gatineau’s France Bélisle

  In an open letter Monday, Longueuil Mayor Catherine Fournier says it's time for a period of introspection, following the resignation of Gatineau Mayor France Bélisle.

  Politics

  Feb 26, 2024
  
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• Two Quebec men charged with violating publication ban on identity of sex crime victim

  Sylvain Fortin, 61, and Stéphane Vigeant, 44, are alleged to have violated a court order by publishing the victim's name on social media during her attacker's trial.

  Crime

  Nov 20, 2023
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• Montreal-area mayor targeted by death threats over plan to cull deer in local park

  Longueuil Mayor Catherine Fournier has been threatened in recent days and weeks by a single individual, according to local police.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2023
• A mayor in Canada wants other sexual assault survivors to know ‘they’re not alone’

  Catherine Fournier, 31, said she 'comes out of this with her head held high' after she reported her sexual assault by former PQ politician Harold LeBel.

  Politics

  Apr 19, 2023
• Montreal-area mayor reveals she was sexually assaulted by convicted former politician

  Catherine Fournier had asked Quebec Superior Court Justice Serge Francoeur during a hearing last month to remove the publication ban on her identity.

  Crime

  Apr 18, 2023
• Actor and activist Brigitte Bardot urges Longueuil mayor to stop deer cull

  Famous French actor and outspoken activist Brigette Bardot is calling for an end to the controversial Longueuil deer cull in an open letter to mayor Catherine Fournier.

  Environment

  Nov 17, 2022
• City of Longueuil launches new $2M summer revitalization plan

  After two years of pandemic, the city of Longueuil is looking to make a commercial come back with a new revitalization project for its downtown core and Saint-Charles street.

  Entertainment

  Jun 6, 2022
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• Future of the Saint-Hubert airport up in the air as public consultations begin

  The city of Longueuil is holding independent public consultations on the future development plan of the Saint-Hubert airport.

  Traffic

  May 25, 2022
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• Animal-welfare advocates ask court to stop white tailed deer cull south of Montreal

  Longueuil's previous administration had planned to cull the deer in the fall of 2020, but the city relented after a strong backlash.

  Canada

  May 18, 2022