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Critics question Quebec health-care worker suspensions for taking toast, doughnut

MONTREAL — Quebec's emergency rooms are overcrowded and workers are in short supply, but for the past week a spotlight has shone on the price paid by health-care staff for illicit snacking. There was disbelief Dec.

Dec 10, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

QMJHL Roundup: Foreurs cruise past Remparts 4-1 behind strong third period

QUEBEC — Justin Robidas had a goal and an assist as the Val-d'Or Foreurs handily defeated the Quebec Remparts 4-1 on Friday night. Frédéric Potvin, Alexandre Doucet and Alexandre Guy also scored for Val-d'Or (15-13-2). Mathys Fernandez made 24 saves.

Dec 9, 2022 11:52 PM Read more >

Poulin's shootout winner caps Team Harvey's 3-2 comeback win over Team Sonnet

GATINEAU, Que. — Marie-Philip Poulin scored the shootout winner to lift Team Harvey's to a 3-2 comeback victory over Team Sonnet on Friday at the Professional Women's Hockey Players' Association all-star weekend.

Dec 9, 2022 9:48 PM Read more >

Ottawa announces Indigenous guardians network to fight climate change

MONTREAL — The federal government is announcing the creation of a new network that will help support Indigenous-led environmental initiatives.

Dec 9, 2022 4:09 PM Read more >

Quebec adopts law making oath to King optional for elected members

MONTREAL — The oath of allegiance to the monarch that has long rankled Quebec sovereigntist politicians is a thing of the past after the provincial legislature passed a law on Friday abolishing the requirement for its elected members.

Dec 9, 2022 3:45 PM Read more >

Progress slow at COP15 talks but some agreement achieved, says environment minister

MONTREAL — Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Friday he's trying to light a fire under his international colleagues to pick up the pace on negotiations at an international meeting on saving the planet's biodiversity.

Dec 9, 2022 1:04 PM Read more >

Turquoise Hill shareholders approve $4.24 billion Rio Tinto takeover deal

MONTREAL — Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. shareholders have given their support to a $4.24 billion takeover offer by Rio Tinto Group. The Montreal-based mining company says 60.

Dec 9, 2022 12:52 PM Read more >

Steep surcharges for mailing parcels may dampen holiday spirits

MONTREAL — Canadians and small businesses sending parcels this holiday season may be surprised to see a steep surcharge on domestic shipping due to the high price of diesel. One small business owner from Surrey, B.C.

Dec 9, 2022 10:34 AM Read more >

Laurentian Bank posts $55.7M in earnings in Q4, revenue up slightly from year ago

MONTREAL — Lower expenses and higher revenue helped boost Laurentian Bank of Canada's profits to $55.7 million for the fourth quarter. The Montreal-based bank said Friday the earnings worked out to $1.26 per share for the quarter ending Oct.

Dec 9, 2022 9:53 AM Read more >

From missing family time to making food, Canadians are cutting back amid inflation

MONTREAL — It has not been an easy year for Canadians financially. Decades-high inflation and soaring interest rates have led many to take a closer look at their spending habits and, consequently, make some tough choices.

Dec 9, 2022 7:18 AM Read more >