Quebec News

Montreal home sales jump 36 per cent in January as rate cuts entice buyers

MONTREAL — The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says Montreal-area home sales rose 36 per cent year-over-year in January.

Feb 7, 2025 9:45 AM Read more >

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent in January. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities.

Feb 7, 2025 7:21 AM Read more >

Queens (NC) and West Georgia meet in conference showdown

West Georgia Wolves (8-14, 2-9 ASUN) at Queens (NC) Royals (8-14, 2-9 ASUN) Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Destiny Jones and West Georgia visit Jordyn Weaver and Queens (NC) in ASUN action Saturday.

Feb 7, 2025 1:44 AM Read more >

QMJHL Roundup: Zonnon hat trick sparks Huskies in 6-5 shootout win over Cataractes

SHAWINIGAN, Que.

Feb 6, 2025 9:15 PM Read more >

Quebec man extradited to U.S. after pregnant migrant dies in border crossing attempt

MONTREAL — U.S.

Feb 6, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Ottawa, provinces should discuss possibility of west-east oil pipeline: Wilkinson

MONTREAL — Federal Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says Ottawa and the provinces should discuss the possibility of an oil pipeline to Eastern Canada to improve energy security and diversify trade.

Feb 6, 2025 3:18 PM Read more >

Martinez-Ferrada won't seek re-election, is running to be Montreal's mayor

OTTAWA — Soraya Martinez-Ferrada has resigned her posts as federal tourism minister and Liberal party national campaign co-chair to pursue the job of Montreal mayor.

Feb 6, 2025 1:58 PM Read more >

Vandalism spree leaves broken windows, 'Free Palestine' graffiti at McGill: police

MONTREAL — Police are investigating after a large group allegedly smashed windows and graffitied the entrance to McGill University on Wednesday night with the message "Free Palestine.

Feb 6, 2025 12:28 PM Read more >

Judge tells Quebec car dealership to rehire man fired over sexual-assault conviction

MONTREAL — Quebec's labour tribunal has ordered a car dealership in south-central Quebec to rehire an employee it had fired after he was convicted of sexual assault.

Feb 6, 2025 12:15 PM Read more >

‘Very disappointed‘: Bombardier withholds financial forecast due to tariff threat

MONTREAL — Bombardier Inc. held off on giving investors a financial forecast for the year, citing the uncertainty posed by the Trump administration's tariff threats that risk knocking the company off course.

Feb 6, 2025 11:31 AM Read more >