Two Montreal police officers suspended amid allegations of racist conduct
14 other officers from Station 39 have been reassigned to duties that do not involve contact with the public in connection with the case.
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Former Montreal officer cleared in Nicholas Gibbs killing suing ethics commissioner
A former Montreal police officer cleared of wrongdoing after he killed a Black man while on duty is suing the police ethics commissioner for $1.1 million.
Border-straddling library inaugurates new Canadian entrance
A new Canadian entrance to the Haskell Free Library is now open, restoring easy access after U.S. authorities ended a long-standing border-crossing arrangement.
‘A human being cannot exist nowhere’: Judge blocks eviction of Montreal encampment
The decision by Justice Alexandre Pless also affirms the constitutional rights to safety, security and dignity of people experiencing homelessness.
Billions of public money to battery companies poorly planned, Quebec auditor says
The report released today by Christine Roy found that the investments by the Coalition Avenir Québec government lacked clear objectives and timelines.
PQ threatens to withdraw Quebec from high-speed rail project if it forms government
The Parti Québécois is threatening to withdraw Quebec from the federal government's proposed high-speed rail network if the party wins the October provincial election.
Man arrested after driving 217 km/h, fleeing from officers: Quebec police
Police say the suspect was eventually arrested after being located in a parking lot in Kahnawake with assistance from local Peacekeepers.
Quebec Liberal Party pitches itself as sole federalist option
Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard is pitching his party as the province's only clear federalist option ahead of next year's election.
Quebec health minister tables bill banning energy drink sales to youth under 16
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette has said she would try to pass as many bills as possible before the legislature recesses June 12.
Verdict postponed in case of ex-Hydro-Québec employee accused of economic espionage
The Quebec court was informed Friday that the presiding judge was not able to deliver his decision as scheduled in the case of Yuesheng Wang.
Montreal-area home sales down nearly 7% in May amid economic pressures: board
Montreal-area home sales fell nearly seven per cent in May as higher unemployment and slower population growth weighed on demand despite rising inventory.
Father convicted of killing his children in Montreal suburb gets life in prison
A man who drowned his two children in their suburban Montreal family home in 2022 has been sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 25 years.
Rental companies criticize Quebec oversight after fatal bouncy castle incident
The death of a girl from a bouncy castle tossed into the air by strong winds in Montreal over the weekend is drawing attention to the safety of the inflatable play structures.
First woman to appear in NHL game continues to build legacy as a PWHL general manager
Manon Rhéaume became emotional when she watched the inaugural Professional Women's Hockey League draft online and heard Taylor Heise's name called first in 2023.
Mills, Oliveira among CFL players to watch in ’26
The 2026 CFL season kicks off Thursday night with the Montreal Alouettes visiting the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Here are some of the top players (excluding quarterbacks) worth keeping tabs on this year:
Lions look to build on foundation laid last year
Last season, the BC Lions were just 11 seconds away from advancing to their first Grey Cup since 2011.
Here’s what Hydro-Québec fought to hide from the Newfoundland and Labrador government
Hydro-Québec fought to hide what it offered to lure a French aluminum company to the province, including its internal comments about an energy deal with Newfoundland and Labrador.
Alberta’s Smith to meet Quebec’s Fréchette on energy, separatism
The two premiers are also expected to speak about trade, investment and provincial autonomy, with meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Quebec opens investigation into response of 2025 fatal police shooting of teen
Domestic Security Minister Ian Lafrenière said lawyer Michel Bouchard will investigate the actions of Longueuil police after the shooting and have six months to produce a report.
Brendan Gallagher says it’s time to ‘find a new home’ in emotional Canadiens farewell
Brendan Gallagher, the longest-serving Montreal Canadien, says he's moving on from the only NHL franchise he's ever known.
Congolese Montrealers have plans upended by Canada’s Ebola travel restrictions
An international student from the Democratic Republic of Congo says she was blocked from returning to Montreal due to Ebola-related travel restrictions.
Quebec politicians denounce white supremacist gathering in Shawinigan
Quebec political leaders are denouncing a white supremacist rally held Saturday in Shawinigan, in Quebec's Mauricie region.
Quebec’s national library moves ahead with AI cultural databank project
The province's national library and archives institution, has launched the experimental phase of its proposed government and cultural databank in French and Indigenous language.
‘So much love’: Montreal Victoire celebrate Walter Cup win with downtown parade
Thousands of fans packed downtown Montreal on Saturday as the Montreal Victoire celebrated their first PWHL championship, capping off a historic season with a victory parade.
Canadiens bounced by Hurricanes in East final
Martin St. Louis made the long walk down a hallway in the bowels of Lenovo Center as celebrations continued on the ice and in the stands.
Quebec municipalities group calls government to address public transit underfunding
A group representing Quebec municipalities is calling on the next provincial government to boost funding for public transit agencies.
Quebec lawyers finding creative ways to reach potential opioid class-action members
More than one in five workers report dozing off on the job weekly, according to a new study raising concerns about fatigue-related safety risks.
Habs enter Game 5 of Eastern Conference final down 3-1 to dominant Hurricanes
The Montreal Canadiens are fighting for their playoff lives Friday night as they take on the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the NHL's Eastern Conference final.
Too much English on Quebec government websites, says French-language commissioner
Many of Quebec’s largest government agencies continue to operate bilingual websites despite stricter requirements under the province’s language law.
Claude Lemieux, former Canadien and 4-time Stanley Cup champion, dead at 60
Born in Buckingham, Que., Claude Lemieux broke into the NHL with the Montreal Canadiens in 1983 and helped the club win the Stanley Cup in 1986.
By the numbers: Quebec’s struggles with social housing
Nearly one-third of Quebec's social housing units — roughly 21,500 homes — is in a state of disrepair. Advocates worry existing budgets will be inadequate.
As governments pour billions into new affordable housing, existing units in disrepair
Mercedes Rodriguez says she and her seven kids struggle to sleep at night because of the sounds of mice scurrying in the walls in her apartment in Montreal's east end.
Montreal businesses feel effect of Canadiens playoff run on customer traffic
On NHL playoff nights in Montreal, the wood-fired oven at St-Viateur Bagel keeps burning — even if the lineups at the counter get a little shorter.
Montreal’s anti-radicalization centre rebrands in response to shifting mandate
Montreal's anti-radicalization centre is getting a new name and focus to meet realities that leapt to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canadiens insist they’re not dead heading into Game 4 with Hurricanes
The late Walter Gretzky once told his pass-happy son while driving to hockey practice: "You miss 100 per cent of the shots you don't take."
Montreal fans briefly carry U.S. anthem after mic fails before Canadiens playoff game
Fans at the Bell Centre briefly carried “The Star-Spangled Banner” after the microphone cut out.
2 teens dead after crash in Quebec’s Eastern Townships
Police say a male and female teenager were declared dead at hospital, while the other two teenage occupants sustained serious but not-life-threatening injuries.
Quebec Premier Fréchette won’t rule out exceeding $250M spending pot
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette defended her growing list of spending promises after the province’s finance minister warned she could exceed the government’s allocated funding.
‘It’s in my DNA’: Danault back loving hockey life with Canadiens
After a period of adjustment with the Canadiens following a trade, Danault is back where he belongs — helping Montreal grind out victories in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Quebecer graduating from Polytechnique with service dog who attended every class
A Montreal engineering graduate says his autism service dog helped transform his life, guiding him from struggling in elementary school to earning a university degree.
‘A little bit snake-bit’: Canadiens encouraged after top line breaks out in Game 1
The Canadiens face elimination as they take on the Hurricanes in a pivotal playoff matchup, with Montreal looking to keep its postseason hopes alive.
Quebec City-area man arrested in terrorism investigation, released with conditions
A Quebec-area man accused of posting pro-Islamic State content on TikTok has been released under strict conditions after being arrested on a terrorism peace bond.
Ottawa to pay tax bill imposed on Laval, Que. after corrupt ex-mayor’s fraud
He was sentenced to six years in prison and ordered to repay the city more than $8 million, including $7 million that was held in a Swiss bank account.
Progress, but work left to do in reform to Quebec youth protection system: minister
Five years after Quebec’s landmark youth protection inquiry, fewer than half its recommendations have been fully or largely implemented, a new report says.
Roque nets two goals to lead Montreal past Ottawa to win PWHL’s Walter Cup
Abby Roque scored twice, Ann-Renée Desbiens made 23 saves and the Montreal Victoire won their first PWHL title, beating the Ottawa Charge 4-0.
Progress, but work left to do in reform to Quebec youth protection system: minister
Fewer than half of the recommendations from a landmark public inquiry into Quebec's youth protection services have been fully or largely implemented, says a progress report.
Quebec jail guards protest expired contract, growing use of drones to move contraband
Quebec's corrections officers protested across the province today to bring attention to their expired collective agreement.
Quebecers love cheese, salt, new study aimed at encouraging healthy eating says
Cheese is a common fixture of nearly every meal eaten in Quebec, according to a major new study of Quebecers' eating habits.
Panel concludes Quebec energy deal is not good enough for Newfoundland and Labrador
A panel appointed by the Newfoundland and Labrador government says a proposed energy deal with Hydro-Québec is not in the province's best interests.
Quebec can help France in ‘many areas,’ Emmanuel Macron says
Quebec can help France in 'many areas,' according to French President Emmanuel Macron who welcomed Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette to the Élysée Palace on Monday.