Quebec News

BROSSARD, Que. — The Montreal Canadiens took care of some business Tuesday. Hours after Arber Xhekaj agreed to a new contract, the club announced it had also signed fellow restricted free agent defenceman Morgan Barron.

MONTREAL — More than two years after Quebec lifted most of its COVID-era public health measures, the province has only recouped a little over one-third of the $68 million it issued in pandemic-related fines.

MONTREAL — A trio of Canadians will occupy the final wild-card spots at the National Bank Open tennis tournament. Milos Raonic of Thornhill, Ont., Vasek Pospisil of Vernon, B.C.

MONTREAL — The National Bank Open in Montreal lost one of its star headliners on Monday with the announcement that Novak Djokovic was pulling out of next week's ATP 1000 tournament.

MONTREAL (AP) — Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from a U.S. Open tuneup tournament in Montreal after his victory over Rafael Nadal at the Paris Olympics.

OTTAWA — The Liberal government says measures to monitor and assess foreign interference threats will be part of all future federal byelections, not just general elections.

GATINEAU, Que. — The Competition Bureau says it is launching its market study of domestic airline service as concerns around prices and quality persist.

Luggage retailer Bentley & Co. Ltd. has agreed to be sold to the Quebec businessman behind the Hart chain, court filings show.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alliance are showing signs of life after a mostly bland regular season. And the timing couldn't be better for the hosts of the Canadian Elite Basketball League's Championship Weekend.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Quentin Johnston continues to show improvement and has regained his confidence after a disappointing rookie season with the Los Angeles Chargers.