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COVID-19 pandemic helped Quebec surpass its emissions target: environment minister

COVID-19 pandemic helped Quebec surpass its emissions target: environment minister

QUEBEC — The Quebec government is crediting the COVID-19 pandemic for helping the province surpass its climate change targets.
Conservative MP criticized over refusal to help Quebec family of 'illegal refugees'

Conservative MP criticized over refusal to help Quebec family of 'illegal refugees'

OTTAWA — After a Quebec Conservative MP refused to help migrants in his riding avoid deportation and characterized them as "illegal refugees," a member of their family is calling the comments "offensive" and "ignorant.
New study shows that high rates of workplace injuries in Montreal involve immigrants

New study shows that high rates of workplace injuries in Montreal involve immigrants

MONTREAL — Up to 80 per cent of people who are injured at work in Montreal and require rehabilitation are immigrants, says a new study from a research institute for occupational health and safety.
Historic biodiversity pact inspires, but past failures loom

Historic biodiversity pact inspires, but past failures loom

MONTREAL (AP) — A day after negotiators reached a landmark biodiversity agreement , the pressure was already growing on countries, business leaders and the environmental community to deliver on its ambitious promises to protect the planet — and not r
Alouettes' Maas looking to bring intensity in second stint as head coach

Alouettes' Maas looking to bring intensity in second stint as head coach

MONTREAL — Jason Maas did not expect to find work within weeks of being fired as offensive co-ordinator of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, let alone a head coaching position.
Quebec anticorruption squad kept busy this year investigating fake vaccine passports

Quebec anticorruption squad kept busy this year investigating fake vaccine passports

QUEBEC — A new report from Quebec's anticorruption unit says its officers were kept busy this year chasing down hundreds of reports related to the production and use of fake COVID-19 vaccine passports.
Quebec premier 'more optimistic' on health-funding deal after meeting with Trudeau

Quebec premier 'more optimistic' on health-funding deal after meeting with Trudeau

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault says he is "more optimistic" about reaching a health-care funding deal with Ottawa after his meeting Tuesday with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Experts share tips for young Canadians finding themselves in debt for the first time

Experts share tips for young Canadians finding themselves in debt for the first time

MONTREAL — While enrolled in university, Eloho Orogun was approached on campus to apply for a $500 student credit card, advertised as a means to improve his credit score.

Colorado takes on Montreal following shootout victory

Montreal Canadiens (14-15-2, seventh in the Atlantic Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (16-11-2, fourth in the Central Division) Denver; Wednesday, 8 p.m.

Historic biodiversity agreement reached at UN conference

MONTREAL (AP) — Negotiators reached a historic deal at a U.N.
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