Quebec News

BROSSARD, Que. — Kent Hughes was ready for another yard sale. Then the Montreal Canadiens went on a run and changed his mind.

OTTAWA — Queer Momentum executive director Fae Johnstone says she wants Canadians to help safeguard LGBTQ rights in the upcoming federal election — and she's using drag to reach them.

MONTREAL — A Quebec labour tribunal has ordered the suspension of unscheduled roadside inspections because of concerns for employee safety.

TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Que. — Quebec cities that are particularly vulnerable to U.S. tariffs are struggling to keep up with the twists and turns of President Donald Trump's erratic trade policies. In Trois-Rivières and nearby Bécancour, Que.

TORONTO — Ontario's legislature will be called back on April 14 to begin its 44th session of parliament after Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives won a late February vote.

MONTREAL — Companies interested in buying or liquidating Quebec electric vehicle maker Lion Electric Co. have been given an extension to make offers.

Canada Soccer says the Canadian men's team will play at least two friendlies in Montreal in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup. There is no word on opposition yet for the games, the first of which is scheduled for Oct. 10 at Stade Saputo.

MONTREAL — Montreal-area home sales rose 7.4 per cent in February compared with the same month a year ago amid a "rapid absorption of active listings.

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent in February. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities.

CF Montreal (0-2-0) vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (2-0-0) Vancouver, British Columbia; Saturday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Vancouver -224, Montreal +540, Draw +351; over/under is 2.