Quebec News

MONTREAL — André Chagnon, a Quebec businessman who founded telecommunications giant Vidéotron and later set up one of the largest family foundations in the country, died Saturday.

LAVAL, Que. — Police are investigating the killing of a man late Friday in Laval, just north of Montreal. Laval police say they received several 911 calls regarding gunshots around 11:20 p.m.

MONTREAL — After missing the Major League Soccer playoffs in heartbreaking fashion last season, CF Montreal will have no such stress this year after booking their trip to the post-season a month ago.

CF Montreal (17-9-5, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Inter Miami CF (11-13-6, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Sunday, 2:30 p.m.

MONTREAL — Kids could benefit from some extra help when it comes to brushing their teeth, but saddling teachers with supervising the daily task isn't the way to go about it, according to Quebec parents.

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say at least one person has been shot on the site of an upscale resort in the Laurentians region. Police say the shooting occurred in Estérel, Que., a municipality about 100 kilometres north of Montreal.

Toronto FC holds no love for CF Montreal. But it can do its biggest rival a huge solid Sunday as MLS wraps up the regular season. Toronto (9-17-7, 34 points) was eliminated from playoff contention on Sept. 17 in a 4-0 loss at Orlando City SC.

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say 31 people were arrested for threats against candidates during the province's recently completed election campaign.

MONTREAL — MTY Food Group Inc. says its third-quarter profit was down compared with a year ago, even as revenue rose. The Montreal-based restaurant franchisor and operator says its net income attributable to owners totalled $22.4 million, or $0.

SHERBROOKE, Que. — Tristan Allard scored the game-winning goal in overtime as the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies handed the Sherbrooke Phoenix their first loss of the season with a 5-4 victory on Thursday.