Quebec News

Seven missing after blaze destroyed Old Montreal building, fire officials say

MONTREAL — Fire officials now say at least seven people are missing after a blaze destroyed a building in Montreal's historic district Thursday.

Mar 18, 2023 8:13 PM Read more >

19-year-old charged with three counts of second-degree murder in Montreal stabbing

MONTREAL — The 19-year-old arrested Friday after three people were found stabbed to death in Montreal's Rosemont neighbourhood is facing three counts of second-degree murder. Arthur Galarneau appeared Saturday before the Court of Quebec.

Mar 18, 2023 10:23 AM Read more >

Range of emotions for residents facing relocation over smelter in Rouyn-Noranda

ROUYN-NORANDA, Que. — An announcement this week that some 200 families would be relocated from a Rouyn-Noranda neighbourhood contaminated by smelter pollution was met with anxiety and concern for those who will be moved out.

Mar 18, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

Critics allege group funded by Quebec government spreading transphobic views

MONTREAL — The Quebec government came under fire this week for funding a women's group that is alleged to have spread transphobic views and targeted trans activists online.

Mar 18, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

Concordia keeps U Sports women's hockey repeat alive with win over Nipissing

MONTREAL — Five different Stingers scored for defending champion Concordia in a 5-1 quarterfinal win over Nipissing in the U Sports women's hockey championship Friday.

Mar 17, 2023 8:53 PM Read more >

Gatineau Olympiques extend winning streak to 20 in QMJHL

SHAWINIGAN, Que. — The Gatineau Olympiques extended their momentum in the QMJHL with a 20th straight win Friday. Gatineau (46-12-4-2) downed the host Shawinigan Cataractes 6-1. The Olympiques had already sewn up top spot in the West Division.

Mar 17, 2023 8:42 PM Read more >

Mass held to honour victims in Quebec town where pedestrians were struck by truck

MONTREAL — Hundreds of people gathered Friday evening for a special mass in Amqui, Que., a town where two people were killed and nine injured when a pickup truck crashed into pedestrians.

Mar 17, 2023 7:27 PM Read more >

Three dead in apparent stabbings inside Montreal residence, police arrest suspect

MONTREAL — A large police investigation was underway on Friday after three people were found stabbed to death inside an east-end Montreal residence. A suspect was taken into custody outside the home and was expected to be questioned by investigators.

Mar 17, 2023 3:21 PM Read more >

CP Rail, Kansas City Southern Rail to combine next month after U.S. approval

MONTREAL — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. has announced it will officially combine with Kansas City Southern Railway Co. on April 14, under the new banner of Canadian Pacific Kansas City. The U.S.

Mar 17, 2023 3:10 PM Read more >

CF Montreal looking forward to home crowd as search for first points continues

MONTREAL — After an extended time away that included two weeks of training camp in Florida and three Major League Soccer road games, CF Montreal will finally be playing in front of a home crowd this weekend.

Mar 17, 2023 10:08 AM Read more >