PM Mark Carney visits Canadiens’ dressing room
Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the Montreal Canadiens dressing room after the team's 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in a thrilling game Thursday night.
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Cole Caufield becomes first Canadien to score 50 since 1990 with goal vs. Lightning
Caufield is the seventh player in the Canadiens’ 116-year history to score 50 goals in a single season, joining Richer, Lafleur, Larouche, Shutt, Geoffrion and Richard.
Montreal-area port expansion first ‘nation-building’ project to begin construction
Construction has officially started on a port expansion near Montreal — the first so-called nation-building project that was fast-tracked for approval by the federal government.
Carney praises Hansen, calls hearing French from space a point of pride
Carney called the mission “hugely inspiring” and said Canadians “couldn’t be more proud” of Hansen and the collaboration with the United States.
Quebec immigration minister says he’ll cooperate with alleged ethics breach probe
Jean-François Roberge is being investigated for allegedly sharing data produced by his department with the two Coalition Avenir Québec leadership candidates.
Quebec legislature prorogued as CAQ set to name new leader who will become premier
The cabinet of outgoing Premier Francois Legault says the national assembly will return with a new session — and new premier — on May 5.
FIFA releases plans for cross-Canada World Cup celebration tour
A cross-country World Cup tour will bring events to 34 Canadian cities this summer as FIFA looks to build excitement ahead of the 2026 tournament.
‘We are fighting to win’ Terrebonne, Liberals say, as government eyes majority
Thousands of Liberals will be in Montreal for the party's convention just as voters in the suburban riding of Terrebonne get ready to cast ballots in a key byelection on Monday.
Pivotal Terrebonne byelection sees preliminary 20% voter turnout in advance polls
Preliminary data from Elections Canada says 18,200 people in the Quebec riding cast ballots in advance elections, which amounts to almost 20 per cent of people on the voters' list.
Montreal neighbourhood to hold vigil after unhoused migrant found dead
Community organizations in Montreal's Parc-Extension district are holding a vigil to remember a 42-year-old unhoused migrant who died earlier this year.
Montreal care home faces approved class-action over COVID deaths
The lawsuit is seeking damages on behalf of all the people who resided in the home between April 9 and June 26, 2020, including their spouses, caregivers, and children.
Carney defends high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City
Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending the government’s high-speed rail project to connect Toronto and Quebec City, which is drawing increasing opposition.
Advance voting in 3 federal byelections comes to a close Monday
The Toronto ridings are considered to be safe seats for the Liberals, while Terrebonne was held by a Bloc Québécois MP before the last federal election.
Drainville gets some cabinet support as Quebec race for premier nears finish line
Christine Fréchette has the support of 16 cabinet ministers, including the current finance, immigration, public security, culture and environment ministers.
Montreal returns to NHL playoffs, 1st Canadian team to clinch playoff spot this year
After a three-year drought, the Montreal Canadiens have clinched their second playoff spot in a row, punching its ticket with six games to spare in the regular season.
Montreal Port Authority’s Julie Gascon out as CEO after less than 2 years
Her departure comes as port management has been stressing the urgency of a major expansion project, even as cargo volumes have declined in recent years.
New secularism law is looming over Way of the Cross marches on Good Friday in Quebec
Christians across Quebec are about to face a new legal landscape a day after legislature adopted a law that could crack down on their annual Way of the Cross processions.
These Ukrainians want to thrive in Canada. For most of them, the future is uncertain
Nearly 300,000 Ukrainians were welcomed across Canada as part of an emergency visa program that allowed those fleeing the war to temporarily work and study in the country.
Family speaks at sentencing for man convicted in drive-by shooting of Montreal teen
Tears filled a Montreal courtroom as family members of a 15-year-old girl killed in a 2021 shooting spoke at her killer’s sentencing.
Montreal man faces 2nd-degree murder charge in death of 18-year-old woman
Montreal police say they responded to 911 calls on March 30 about a woman found unconscious in an apartment. She was pronounced dead on scene.
Return of ex-minister Carmant to the CAQ a bit of good news ahead of October election
Carmant resigned in October amid widespread protest over proposed legislation to change how doctors are paid, including tying a part of their remuneration to performance targets.
Quebec City Halloween sword attacker granted new trial
The Court of Appeal says the judge failed to properly tell jurors they could not determine Girouard's innocence or guilt based on the fact he remained silent in interrogation.
Quebec murder victim found decades ago identified as missing Ontario woman
A spokesperson with the Quebec provincial police would not provide further comment about the presumed killer or details about the homicide investigation.
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon ordered to pay accusers $880K
Gilbert Rozon has denied the allegations and said that the women had formed a coalition against him with the aim of getting rich.
Transgender Quebecers face surgery delays, out-of-province patients get faster care
Fraser Place says gender-affirming surgery will allow him to feel comfortable in his body. But the 26-year-old Montrealer says that sense of comfort feels excruciatingly far away.
Montreal police suspend search for 18-year-old who fell through ice into river
The college student was walking with a friend on the river in the l'Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève borough when the ice gave way beneath their feet., police said.
Quebec Superior Court authorizes class action against Uber over cancellation fees
Uber denies the allegations and says its fees are clearly disclosed to users before they proceed with cancelling a ride or food order.
Search resumes for man who fell through the ice on Montreal river
Police say two young men were walking on the frozen surface of the river in Montreal’s Île-Bizard—Sainte-Geneviève borough when the ice gave way.
Bodies of pilots who died in collision at N.Y. airport are repatriated to Canada
Pilots carried the casket of first officer Mackenzie Gunther off a plane in Ottawa on Thursday afternoon. Capt. Antoine Forest's body was then flown to Montreal.
Salim Touaibi guilty of murder in drive-by shooting of Montreal teen
Salim Touaibi has been found guilty of first-degree murder and four counts of attempted murder in the drive-by shooting of a teenager in Montreal in 2021.
Air Canada CEO apologizes for being ‘unable to express’ himself in French after crash
Michael Rousseau says he is "deeply saddened" that his inability to speak French has diverted attention from the deep grievance of the families of the pilots killed in the crash.
LaGuardia crash survivors could sue Air Canada for up to nearly $300K, advocate says
Aviation law experts say Air Canada passengers injured in the fatal collision at the LaGuardia Airport on Sunday have various legal options.
Quebec Conservatives nab their only legislature seat with ex-CAQ member joining party
A former CAQ cabinet minister has joined Quebec’s Conservatives, giving the party its first seat in the legislature ahead of the October election.
Inmate killed at the Donnacona Institution following an attack
Quebec provincial police say an inmate at Donnacona Institution has died following an attack at the federal prison near Quebec City.
Hydro-Québec seeking input on linking its grid with proposed Nova Scotia wind farms
Quebec's hydro utility is asking the energy industry to assess the feasibility of connecting the province's electricity grid with Nova Scotia’s proposed offshore wind farms.
‘Love the iPad’: NHLers talk bench screen time
Macklin Celebrini is often looking down on the bench.
Air Canada crash: Quebec hometown mourns pilot Antoine Forest
Since late Monday, many citizens have been calling city hall in Coteau-du-Lac to offer their condolences to the family of Forest, who died alongside co-pilot Mackenzie Gunther.
Complaint database part of Montreal police anti-racism plan
Chief Fady Dagher says the force has new guidelines for officers that he says will reduce instances of racial profiling, but he didn't give details.
Fraser rejects call from 4 premiers to appoint judges approved by the provinces
Four premiers are jointly calling on the federal government to give them more of a say in judges who are appointed to their superior and appeal courts.
Top court to hear arguments on Quebec secularism law, use of notwithstanding clause
A challenge of Quebec's secularism law, known as Bill 21, will be heard at the Supreme Court of Canada beginning Monday, with the notwithstanding clause at the heart of arguments.
Amber Alert cancelled in Quebec after two boys found safe
Quebec provincial police issued an Amber Alert for two children in Trois-Rivières then cancelled the alert Sunday morning after the boys were found safe.
Fréchette and Drainville face off in first CAQ leadership debate
Tensions flared as CAQ leadership rivals clashed over Quebec’s “third link” project in the first debate to replace Premier François Legault.
Quebec baseball icon Rodger Brulotte dead at 79
Rodger Brulotte, a beloved voice of baseball in Quebec who called major league baseball games in French including the Montreal Expos, has died. He was 79.
Quebec premier dismisses Doug Ford’s concerns over province’s EV targets
Quebec is rejecting Ontario’s call to scrap EV mandates, saying it has already adjusted targets despite pressures from U.S. policies and tariffs.
Man could face fraud charges after disruptions at Montreal-Trudeau airport
Quebec provincial police say a man arrested at the Montreal-Trudeau International Airport could face fraud charges following an incident that caused flight delays Wednesday.
Quebec father who drowned his 2 children found guilty of murder
The jury also found Arora guilty of attempted murder of his eldest daughter and of strangulation of his wife, Rama Rani Arora, who survived the attack.
Ontario Premier Ford urges B.C., Quebec to drop EV sales targets
Both provinces scaled back or dropped their previous goals of having all new vehicle sales be zero emissions in 2035, but Ford says they should go further.
Quebec to table budget, but minister says don’t expect new big-ticket items
In his fiscal update last November, Girard said the province was projected to have a deficit of $12.4 billion for the 2025-26 fiscal year, or 1.5 per cent of the GDP.
Quebec projects $8.6B deficit as it unveils budget focusing on core services
Finance Minister Eric Girard said in his last fiscal update in November that the province was projected to have a deficit of $12.4 billion.
Longest ballot protest group returns, targets byelection in Terrebonne
The group that recruited hundreds of people to run against Pierre Poilievre in last spring's election and last summer's byelection says it's now targeting the vote in Terrebonne.