Quebec News

Warm weather forces Quebec winter carnival to shut ice palace on event's final day

QUEBEC — Unseasonably mild weather has forced the Carnaval de Québec to close one of its signature venues on the last day of the event.

Feb 11, 2024 9:58 AM Read more >

After decades of cheap rent, some Montreal artists being priced out of their studios

MONTREAL — Over the past 32 years, painter Frances Foster has seen the view from her studio window shift from old railway yards and rundown factories to trendy businesses, new residents and high-end cars. Inside, however, feels empty.

Feb 11, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

QMJHL roundup: Oliver scores four goals as Voltigeurs edge Wildcats 8-6

DRUMMONDVILLE, Que. — Sam Oliver scored four goals and added an assist as the Drummondville Voltigeurs outlasted the visiting Moncton Wildcats 8-6 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Saturday at Centre Marcel Dionne.

Feb 10, 2024 6:30 PM Read more >

Tyler Seguin gets 2 goals as the Dallas Stars beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2

MONTREAL (AP) — Tyler Seguin scored twice, Matt Duchene had two assists and the Dallas Stars beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Saturday. Thomas Harley also scored as Dallas improved to 8-2-1 in its last 11 games.

Feb 10, 2024 4:02 PM Read more >

Tyler Seguin scores twice as Stars hold off Canadiens for 3-2 win

MONTREAL — Matt Duchene didn't divulge the Dallas Stars' strategy on Saturday afternoon. He didn't have to.

Feb 10, 2024 3:38 PM Read more >

Ban on several cosmetic surgeries for pets now in effect in Quebec

MONTREAL — A wide-ranging update to Quebec's pet welfare rules took effect across the province on Saturday, banning four cosmetic surgeries and setting new standards for the care of several mammal species.

Feb 10, 2024 3:04 PM Read more >

Canadian freestyle skiers Thenault, Nadeau earn World Cup bronze in aerials

LAC-BEAUPORT, Que. — Canadian freestyle skiers Marion Thenault and Emile Nadeau earned bronze medals on home snow in World Cup aerials action on Saturday. Thenault of Sherbrooke, Que., finished behind Karenna Elliott of the U.S.

Feb 10, 2024 2:54 PM Read more >

Demolishing Montreal Olympic Stadium would be costly, but experts question $2B price

MONTREAL — Quebec's tourism minister says demolishing Montreal's Olympic Stadium would cost $2 billion, but that estimate is raising questions because other North American cities have torn down stadiums for hundreds of millions of dollars less.

Feb 10, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

QMJHL: Voltigeurs stay top of West with 2-1 win

DRUMMONDVILLE, Que. — Ethan Gauthier knocked in the game-winning goal at 19:40 in the third period as the Voltigeurs edged the Cataractes to stay top of the QMJHL Western Conference standings.

Feb 9, 2024 8:57 PM Read more >

Smoke causes Delta flight to make emergency landing at Montreal airport: officials

MONTREAL — A Delta flight coming from New York had to make an emergency landing at Montreal's Trudeau airport on Friday afternoon. Airport authority spokesperson Anne-Sophie Hamel says it was because of smoke on board and that there were no injuries.

Feb 9, 2024 7:05 PM Read more >