Quebec News

Quebec anti-corruption unit says 90 per cent of convictions from fake COVID passports

QUÉBEC — The last year was busy for Quebec's anti-corruption unit, which released an annual report Wednesday showing a rising number of whistleblower reports and convictions.

Oct 16, 2024 3:38 PM Read more >

‘Logjam’: Labour minister tries to reset faltering talks at Port of Montreal

MONTREAL — Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says contract talks at the Port of Montreal have reached an impasse as he tries to convince dockworkers and their employers to reset relations.

Oct 16, 2024 2:56 PM Read more >

Argos can cement East Division home playoff game with win over Redblacks

Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts can complete the East Division's playoff picture. The Argos (9-7) host Ottawa (8-7-1) on Saturday afternoon.

Oct 16, 2024 2:09 PM Read more >

Border agency recovered nearly 2,000 stolen vehicles this year: transport minister

OTTAWA — Canada's border guards have recovered more stolen vehicles at railyards and ports so far this year than in all of 2023.

Oct 16, 2024 1:52 PM Read more >

Interfor selling Quebec operations for $30M, closing Montreal corporate office

BURNABY, B.C. — Interfor Corp. is selling its three manufacturing facilities in Quebec and closing its corporate office in Montreal as the lumber producer plans to leave the province and focus on other parts of the company.

Oct 16, 2024 10:12 AM Read more >

Montreal police make arrest in fatal stabbing on downtown subway platform

MONTREAL — Montreal police say they've made an arrest after a man was fatally stabbed on the platform of a downtown metro station late Saturday.

Oct 16, 2024 9:41 AM Read more >

'You don't park it': NHLers dream of representing their countries at 4 Nations

Sam Reinhart lived out a childhood dream in June. The Florida Panthers sharpshooter is hoping for another memorable moment this winter.

Oct 16, 2024 7:20 AM Read more >

Labour minister proposes 90-day strike freeze, special mediator at Port of Montreal

MONTREAL — Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is proposing a special mediator in contract talks at the Port of Montreal for a three-month period during which strikes and lockouts would be off the table.

Oct 15, 2024 5:03 PM Read more >

Bilingual Quebec communities lose bid to suspend application of language law rules

MONTREAL — Bilingual Quebec municipalities have lost their bid to have several parts of the government's French-language reform suspended while their case makes its way through the courts.

Oct 15, 2024 4:16 PM Read more >

PWHL teams see increase in regular-season games to 30 per team in second year

The six Professional Women's Hockey League teams will get an earlier start and a half-dozen more games in the league's second season. The PWHL unveiled Tuesday its regular-season schedule running from Nov. 30 to May 3.

Oct 15, 2024 3:58 PM Read more >