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Canada commits $800 million to support Indigenous-led conservation projects

Canada commits $800 million to support Indigenous-led conservation projects

MONTREAL — Ottawa will spend up to $800 million to support four major Indigenous-led conservation projects across the country covering nearly one million square kilometres of land and water, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday.
Events held to honour victims of École Polytechnique shooting on 33rd anniversary

Events held to honour victims of École Polytechnique shooting on 33rd anniversary

MONTREAL — People gathered on a wet and gloomy Tuesday to commemorate the 14 women killed during the École Polytechnique shooting 33 years ago.
Nature 'under attack' says Trudeau as UN biodiversity conference opens in Montreal

Nature 'under attack' says Trudeau as UN biodiversity conference opens in Montreal

MONTREAL — In the 73 minutes on Tuesday afternoon that it took for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and five other dignitaries to officially open the 15th global talks to save nature from human destruction, statistics suggest another 4,000 hectares of f
Quebec minister introduces bill making oath to King optional for legislators

Quebec minister introduces bill making oath to King optional for legislators

Quebec's Coalition Avenir Québec government tabled a bill on Tuesday that would make the oath to the monarch optional for members of the provincial legislature.
Wilfried Nancy leaves CF Montreal to take over as head coach of the Columbus Crew

Wilfried Nancy leaves CF Montreal to take over as head coach of the Columbus Crew

MONTREAL — Following the best season in club history, many expected an exodus of CF Montreal’s most promising players. Now the Major League Soccer club will need to rebuild its coaching staff as well.
Quebec Press Council upholds complaint over question to Blanchet at leaders debate

Quebec Press Council upholds complaint over question to Blanchet at leaders debate

MONTREAL — The Quebec Press Council has upheld a complaint regarding a question the moderator asked Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet during the English-language federal leaders debate last year.

COP 15: Quebec premier says province will protect 30 per cent of territory by 2030

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault says the province will protect 30 per cent of its land and water by 2030, up from the current 17 per cent.
WSP Global buying Swiss engineering consulting firm BG Bonnard & Gardel Holding SA

WSP Global buying Swiss engineering consulting firm BG Bonnard & Gardel Holding SA

MONTREAL — WSP Global Inc. says it has signed a deal to buy BG Bonnard & Gardel Holding SA, a Swiss engineering consulting firm. Financial terms of the agreement were not immediately available.
Canadians look to side hustles to make up for inflation pressure, but at what cost?

Canadians look to side hustles to make up for inflation pressure, but at what cost?

MONTREAL — Canadians' budgets are being stretched thin as the cost of living climbs — and to compensate, some are taking on a side hustle.
Habs' Price apologizes for timing of pro-gun post, honours 1989 massacre victims

Habs' Price apologizes for timing of pro-gun post, honours 1989 massacre victims

Montreal Canadiens star Carey Price apologized on Tuesday to people affected by the 1989 Montreal massacre after he made a social media post in support of a firearms rights group in the days leading up to the anniversary of the mass shooting.
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