Quebec News

Work to secure Quebec dike continues one week after evacuation over breach fears

MONT-LAURIER, Que. — Officials say work is ongoing to stabilize a Quebec dike that was showing signs of failing, forcing hundreds from their homes one week ago.

Dec 10, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

QMJHL roundup: Masse posts shutout as Oceanic blank Remparts 4-0

RIMOUSKI, Que. — Cedric Masse didn't have to stop many pucks to help the Rimouski Oceanic blank the Quebec Remparts 4-0 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Saturday.

Dec 9, 2023 6:33 PM Read more >

Quebec's English universities propose new tuition model for out-of-province students

MONTREAL — Quebec's English-language universities are proposing a new tuition model that they say will inflict less harm on the three institutions than the provincial government's planned tuition hike for out-of-province students.

Dec 9, 2023 2:58 PM Read more >

Quebec man charged with 2nd-degree murder after toddler's death

MONTREAL — A 34-year-old Quebec man has been charged with second-degree murder after the death of a toddler who was found severely injured at a home daycare northeast of Montreal.

Dec 9, 2023 11:38 AM Read more >

Quebec man arrested in killing of child at home daycare northeast of Montreal

MONTREAL — A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a toddler who was found seriously injured at a home daycare this week northeast of Montreal. Quebec provincial police say the suspect, from Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, Que.

Dec 8, 2023 2:46 PM Read more >

Quebec unions representing 420,000 public sector workers start weeklong strike

MONTREAL — Quebec public sector unions say the government is running out of time to reach a deal for new collective agreements and avoid an unlimited general strike in the new year involving hundreds of thousands of workers.

Dec 8, 2023 12:53 PM Read more >

Montreal Alouettes sign linebacker Darnell Sankey to two-year extension

MONTREAL — Darnell Sankey is staying put. The veteran linebacker has signed a two-year contract extension with the Grey Cup-champion Montreal Alouettes, the team announced Friday. Sankey was slated to become a free agent in February.

Dec 8, 2023 12:13 PM Read more >

'Silence isn't neutral': Emails show debate in Quebec universities on Israel, Hamas

MONTREAL — Five days after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, Université de Montréal rector Daniel Jutras was under growing pressure to say more about the conflict. Shortly after midnight on Oct.

Dec 8, 2023 9:32 AM Read more >

Atlantic Division foes meet when Buffalo hosts Montreal

Montreal Canadiens (11-12-3, sixth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (11-14-2, seventh in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Saturday, 7 p.m.

Dec 8, 2023 2:10 AM Read more >

Kings blank Canadiens 4-0, set the NHL record with their 11th straight road win to open season

MONTREAL (AP) — Quinton Byfield had two goals and an assist, Cam Talbot earned a shutout and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 Thursday night for their NHL record 11th road victory to open the season.

Dec 7, 2023 10:04 PM Read more >