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Some Quebec colleges say Ottawa denies 80 to 90 per cent of study permits from Africa

Some Quebec colleges say Ottawa denies 80 to 90 per cent of study permits from Africa

MONTREAL — Some Quebec junior colleges say 80 to 90 per cent of the international students they've accepted from Africa are being refused study permits by the federal government, jeopardizing their ability to offer programs and raising questions abou
'Race discrimination': Indigenous Quebec man who lived on reserve denied insurance

'Race discrimination': Indigenous Quebec man who lived on reserve denied insurance

MONTREAL — An Indigenous Quebec man who was denied car insurance because he lived on a reserve was the victim of race discrimination, the province's human rights commission concluded in a recent decision.
Quebec hospital may remove child's breathing tube despite parents' objection: court

Quebec hospital may remove child's breathing tube despite parents' objection: court

MONTREAL — A Montreal children’s hospital can permanently remove a breathing tube from a child who has been in a coma since June, despite his parents' objections, a Quebec Superior Court judge has ruled.
Quebec drops mandatory five-day isolation for those who test positive for COVID-19

Quebec drops mandatory five-day isolation for those who test positive for COVID-19

Quebec is dropping the mandatory five-day isolation period for those who test postive for COVID-19, even as the province's public health director urges people to take precautions to avoid seasonal viruses. Dr.
Montreal home sales hit level not seen since 2014: Quebec housing association

Montreal home sales hit level not seen since 2014: Quebec housing association

MONTREAL — The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says October home sales in Montreal dropped to a level not seen since 2014.
Bombardier says it's prepared for unstable market ahead, reports US$27M Q3 profit

Bombardier says it's prepared for unstable market ahead, reports US$27M Q3 profit

MONTREAL — Bombardier Inc. says it is prepared for an unstable market ahead as the aircraft manufacturer reported a third-quarter profit compared with a loss a year earlier.
Gildan sales rise in third quarter as earnings fall almost 19 per cent

Gildan sales rise in third quarter as earnings fall almost 19 per cent

MONTREAL — Gildan Activewear Inc. says it earned US$153 million or 84 cents per diluted share in its third quarter, down 18.7 per cent from the same time last year. The Montreal-based clothing maker, which reports in U.S.
BCE reports Q3 profit down from year ago, wireless and home internet boost revenue

BCE reports Q3 profit down from year ago, wireless and home internet boost revenue

MONTREAL — BCE Inc. reported its third-quarter profit edged lower compared with a year ago as its revenue rose, helped by growth in its wireless and home internet operations. The company's wireless business saw its operating revenue gain 7.
Québec solidaire to swear oath to King, vows to table bill to make pledge optional

Québec solidaire to swear oath to King, vows to table bill to make pledge optional

MONTREAL — The 11 recently elected members of Québec solidaire are no longer refusing to swear an oath of office to King Charles III.
Quebecor reports increase in profit for third quarter, as revenue slips

Quebecor reports increase in profit for third quarter, as revenue slips

MONTREAL — Quebecor Inc. is reporting a rise in profits in the third quarter even as revenue slipped compared with the same period a year earlier.
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