Quebec pays tribute to longtime baseball broadcaster Rodger Brulotte
Montrealers and politicians gathered at IGA Stadium to honour longtime Expos broadcaster Rodger Brulotte, remembered for his passion and impact.
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Proposed Quebec legislation targets custody rules in abuse cases
Dozens of groups back a Quebec bill to keep children out of abusive parents’ custody, shifting the burden of proof and focusing on children’s best interests.
CAE laying off roughly 280 workers amid aviation headwinds
The company says nearly two-thirds of the roughly 280 positions affected are in Quebec, mainly in the Montreal area where it's headquartered.
Legault attends last legislature sitting as Quebec premier after 2 majorities
François Legault, Air Transat's founder, got started in politics in 1998 under former Parti Québécois premier Lucien Bouchard and created the CAQ in 2011.
Woman, 26, killed on Montreal’s Mile End tracks where safety concerns persist
Police say it isn't clear why the woman was on the tracks, but note that this is the site of a popular illegal crossing where another fatal incident occurred in 2022.
Vanier College apologizes after backlash over Holocaust commemoration postponement
The college extended 'sincere apologies' to those affected, 'especially to Ms. Eva Kuper and all Holocaust survivors,' and said it is taking full responsibility.
Celine Dion announces 10 Paris shows: ‘I’m so ready’
On a video posted to X on Monday marking the legendary Canadian superstar's birthday, Dion announced she will perform 10 shows starting in September in Paris.
Holocaust survivor calls Montreal college’s decision to cancel commemoration ‘cowardly’
Holocaust survivor Eva Kuper slams Vanier College’s cancelled commemoration as “cowardly,” as the college defends the move as a safety precaution and “misunderstanding.”
Montreal-based filmmakers lead Canadian Oscar wins with animated short victory
Montreal filmmakers win best animated short at the Oscars, leading a strong night for Canada with four total Academy Awards.
Experts warn surge in online sports betting is drawing teens into gambling
Experts say easy-to-use betting apps and heavy advertising are fuelling a rise in sports gambling among teens, with some youths already reporting significant losses.
Man accused of killing Montreal store owner previously convicted in fatal B.C. stabbing
A Montreal man charged with murder in the death of a convenience store owner appeared in court Friday, a day after police launched a manhunt that ended with his arrest.
‘We’re ready’: Liberal candidate says ahead of Terrebonne byelection rematch
Liberal Tatiana Auguste faces Bloc candidate Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné in an April 13 byelection triggered by a one-vote result overturned by the Supreme Court.
Muslim mothers barred from volunteering at Quebec schools over hijabs
Two Quebec mothers say they can no longer volunteer at their children’s schools because they wear hijabs.
Quebec boy, 6, dies after head injury on sledding hill
The child was transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Quebec politician praised for speaking openly about menopause symptom in legislature
A Quebec MNA is receiving widespread praise after halting a parliamentary commission to say she was experiencing a hot flash.
Montreal bakery faces Quebec language watchdog complaint over TikTok videos
Lamajoune Villeray Bakery, a family-run business operating for 40 years, recently received a letter from the Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF).
Canadian designer takes centre ice at 2026 Winter Olympics
Now in Milan for the 2026 Games, Mathieu Caron says 28 athletes from 10 countries are wearing his designs.
Montreal shooting survivor shares how she regained sense of safety
Nathalie Provost was shot in the leg, foot and forehead by a gunman who killed 14 women and injured more than a dozen people in 1989, including six of her classmates.
CAQ leadership candidate Fréchette promises to revive Quebec’s fast-track immigration program
Pressure has intensified on Quebec Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge as opposition parties and members of his own government question the choice to abolish the program.
Quebec announces $350M modernization of Polytechnique
Officials say the investment will allow Polytechnique to accommodate more than 500 additional students and expand its research and teaching capabilities.
Quebec influencer shares eating disorder recovery journey to help others seek support
Laetitia de Carufel is speaking openly about her long struggle with disordered eating, saying she hopes her story will help people recognize warning signs.
Over 100 Côte Saint-Luc residents still without heat after power outage
The prolonged outage has now become the subject of a proposed class action lawsuit.
Two teens arrested in connection with First Nation double homicide in northern Quebec
The two male victims died after being found in a bullet-riddled car on Wednesday night in the First Nations community about 600 kilometres northwest of Quebec City.
Unsealed court records allege Quebec militia plot to seize cottages by force
The records outline the alleged scope of the plan and reveal the existence of a police informant embedded in the group.
First Nations raise alarm over ICE detentions, urge caution crossing U.S. border
The warning comes as the Assembly of First Nations confirmed at least one First Nations person recently had a negative encounter with ICE and has since returned to Canada.
Quebec police investigate murder-suicide in a First Nation community
The local police say they were called to a private residence in the Atikamekw community of Manawan on Sunday, and discovered two bodies.
Caufield embraces hot streak, thrilled to net 30th in 3-2 OT win over Golden Knights
The 25-year-old ran his personal goal streak to six games, the longest of his NHL career, by scoring his 30th goal of the season Tuesday night.
Montreal microbiologist turns lab work into viral art on Instagram
Chloé Savard documents the secret life of microbes from a small lab inside her home, sharing magnified images that reveal a world invisible to the naked eye.
Burst pipes flood Montreal mental health hospital, research labs damaged
Health officials say a failure in the sprinkler system flooded the laboratories specializing in depression and Alzheimer’s disease research.
Montreal families call for better crisis planning after winter outages linked to 2 deaths
Two women died during extreme cold and power outages in Montreal, highlighting gaps in emergency support for vulnerable residents.
‘Prepared to welcome anyone that would come out’: Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki on queer players
Appearing on a Quebec talk show, Montreal Canadiens players spoke about inclusion amid the success of 'Heated Rivalry,' saying the team would welcome any player who comes out.
Residents say owners knew of safety risks months before NDG evacuation
An engineering report commissioned by the owner and dated Nov. 3 described the building as critical and called for the immediate evacuation of all occupants.
Montreal scraps social and affordable housing bylaw, will offer city land for housing
Former mayor Valerie Plante's bylaw required new housing builds to include fixed percentages of social, affordable and family-sized units.
Montreal and Quebec brace for extreme cold over the weekend
The Montreal area is under a yellow cold warning, which warns of frigid weather with wind chill values reaching almost -35 C Friday night.
Simon Jolin-Barrette bows out of CAQ leadership race; Christine Fréchette to run
Economy Minister Christine Fréchette has scheduled an event on Sunday in Trois-Rivières, Que., where she is expected to announce she is officially entering the race.
Emergency evacuation displaces NDG residents and businesses
The evacuation order also applies to ground-floor businesses, including popular neighborhood businesses like Monkland Taverne, Old Orchard Pub and Rockaberries.
‘Heated Rivalry’ stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie to be torchbearers for Winter Olympics
Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will be among the torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame for the Milan Cortina Games in February.
New CAQ leader and Quebec premier to be selected in April
Candidates have until Feb. 21 to submit their applications.
A look at some potential candidates for the Coalition Avenir Québec leadership
The upcoming leadership race is the first in the CAQ's history, as Legault co-founded the party in 2011 and has served as its only leader.
Palestinians who fled Gaza struggle to rebuild lives in Quebec
Khaled Alshobaki, a software engineer, is approaching the first anniversary of his arrival in Montreal with his mother and brother.
‘You don’t think it will happen to you’: father warns after son hit by bus while wearing headphones
The father of a man struck and seriously injured by a city bus is sounding the alarm about pedestrian road safety.
CAQ leadership race takes shape as LeBel says she won’t run
Education Minister Sonia LeBel announced Monday she will not seek the CAQ leadership and will step away from political life at the end of the current term.
Hearings begin at Supreme Court on constitutionality of random police traffic stops
The case involves Joseph-Christopher Luamba, a Montrealer of Haitian descent who said he was repeatedly stopped by police for no apparent reason when he was driving.
Louvre raises ticket prices for non-Europeans, hitting Canadian visitors
France has hiked ticket prices at the Louvre for visitors from outside the European Union, a move that is fuelling debate over the growing backlash against overtourism.
Quebec economy minister weighs CAQ leadership as Legault prepares to step aside
Economy, Energy and Innovation Minister Christine Fréchette said Wednesday she expects to make a final decision within days.
Man accused of pushing woman off Montreal balcony charged with manslaughter
A witness told police that an altercation had escalated on a third-floor balcony between the suspect and victim and before she fell.
Consultations to begin on high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City
Officials overseeing the project say the focus has shifted from whether high-speed rail will be built to how and when construction will unfold.
Montreal’s $7.7B budget raises spending by 5.4 per cent, has money for homelessness
The first budget since Martinez Ferrada won the November election raises spending by about 5.4 per cent, with last year's budget coming in at $7.3 billion.
3 Montreal police officers injured, man Tasered in UQAM intervention
Police allege a 34-year-old man was acting aggressively toward officers and that they were not able to de-escalate the situation.
Quebec Superior Court approves class action against Ticketmaster over service fees
In a ruling dated Monday, Justice Eleni Yiannakis said the plaintiffs met the conditions for a full trial and that compensatory refunds would be allowed if they win the case.