Quebec News

Cascades restructuring tissue business in U.S., 300 employees affected

KINGSEY FALLS, Que. — Cascades is restructuring its tissue business, changes that will affect 300 employees in the United States. The company says it will progressively close plants in Barnwell, S.C., and Scappoose, Ore.

Apr 25, 2023 9:03 AM Read more >

CN Rail unveils new continental shipping service in bid to match rival's vast network

MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co.

Apr 24, 2023 5:36 PM Read more >

Passenger rights overhaul draws criticism from both sides — airlines and advocates

MONTREAL — Airlines say it goes too far. Advocates say not far enough.

Apr 24, 2023 5:10 PM Read more >

Judge grants another eviction delay to Montreal homeless camp under highway

MONTREAL — A Quebec judge on Monday extended an injunction to protect a downtown Montreal homeless encampment located under a busy highway, and once again delayed major repair work needed on the aging infrastructure.

Apr 24, 2023 2:47 PM Read more >

Environment Canada ends rainfall warnings in southern Quebec, no major flood reported

MONTREAL — Rainfall warnings had been lifted across southern Quebec by Monday afternoon as the province's Public Security Department reported no major flooding.

Apr 24, 2023 2:37 PM Read more >

Quebec man charged with murder in 67-year-old woman's death south of Montreal

SAINT-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU, Que. — A 43-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a woman found at a home south of Montreal. Police say Joël Brosseau was arraigned today at the courthouse in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que. Sgt.

Apr 24, 2023 12:09 PM Read more >

Quebec municipalities on flood watch as Environment Canada issues rainfall warnings

MONTREAL — Municipalities across southern Quebec were bracing for possible spring flooding as a broad swath of the province remained under rainfall warnings on Sunday afternoon.

Apr 23, 2023 2:23 PM Read more >

One of Quebec's most wanted alleged criminals arrested for murder, kidnapping

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say they've made an arrest in connection with the death of a 21-year-old man northeast of Montreal last month.

Apr 23, 2023 9:06 AM Read more >

Russian airspace ban means pricier flights for Canadian travellers and airlines

MONTREAL — Ross Aimer still recalls the snow-white Russian tundra unfurling on the horizon during flights he piloted between the U.S. and Asia. “In summertime, it's all daytime flying.

Apr 23, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

First months on throne show King Charles wants to engage, but Canadians skeptical

MONTREAL — King Charles III's first months on the throne have shown he's a monarch who will take an active role in different causes and is ready to engage with the public, royal experts say, but he still has work to do to win over a skeptical Canadia

Apr 23, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >