Quebec News

Federal justice minister orders review of Quebec man's 2002 sex assault conviction

OTTAWA — The federal justice minister has ordered the Quebec Court of Appeal to review the conviction of a man found guilty of sexual assault more than two decades ago.

Oct 26, 2023 3:14 PM Read more >

Canadian researcher released from Algerian prison after sentence reduced on appeal

MONTREAL — A Canadian researcher whose criminal conviction in Algeria was criticized by human rights groups was released from prison Thursday after an appeal court reduced his sentence.

Oct 26, 2023 1:13 PM Read more >

Canadians aim for better results at second short track World Cup in Montreal

MONTREAL — Short track speedskating coach Sébastien Cros is hoping Canada can improve on its individual medal haul as the world’s top skaters return to Maurice Richard Arena for a second ISU World Cup event from Friday to Sunday.

Oct 26, 2023 12:54 PM Read more >

Homicide probe after 19-year-old Quebec City woman killed, second teen injured

Quebec City police say a 19-year-old woman was killed in her home early this morning while a 16-year-old boy was seriously injured. Police say doctors fear for the life of the injured teen, who was listed in critical condition.

Oct 26, 2023 10:13 AM Read more >

Montreal's social intervention squad contends with rising need, lack of shelter space

MONTREAL — Equipped with a case of naloxone and a backpack of warm socks, two members of Montreal’s social intervention team peer around the side of a dumpster behind a downtown McDonald’s, looking to see if someone needs their help.

Oct 26, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

QMJHL Roundup: Drakkar slip past Tigres for 2-1 overtime victory

BAIE-COMEAU, Que. — Niks Fenenko netted the game-winning goal 3:28 into overtime as the Baie-Comeau Drakkar edged the Victoriaville Tigres 2-1 on Wednesday. Isaac Dufort also scored for Baie-Comeau (9-2-2). Olivier Ciarlo made 15 saves.

Oct 25, 2023 8:47 PM Read more >

'The war has begun': Quebec coroner hears of stalking, custody concerns in familicide

MONTREAL — A former work colleague of a Montreal woman who was killed along with her children by her estranged spouse in December 2019 told an inquiry Wednesday that he was following her despite a court order forbidding contact.

Oct 25, 2023 3:53 PM Read more >

French-language university heads criticize tuition hike for non-Quebec students

MONTREAL — A group of French-language university leaders in Quebec is coming to the defence of English schools who say a planned tuition hike for out-of-province students could devastate their finances.

Oct 25, 2023 3:39 PM Read more >

Quebec public sector unions call for one-day strike to be held Nov. 6

MONTREAL — Quebec's common front of public sector unions are gearing up for a one-day strike on Nov. 6 as the province prepares to make a fresh contract offer this weekend.

Oct 25, 2023 1:09 PM Read more >

Jean Charest's son reacts after Legault says comparison to ex-premier is 'insulting'

QUEBEC — Jean Charest's son is sticking up for his father after Quebec Premier François Legault suggested it's an insult to be compared to the former premier.

Oct 25, 2023 12:29 PM Read more >