Quebec News

MONTREAL — The Quebec government and the organization that officially represents Inuit in the province are reopening negotiations around self-government for the province's Far North.

MONTREAL — Four Quebec public sector unions representing hundreds of thousands of workers are threatening to launch an unlimited general strike early in the new year if they can't reach a deal with the provincial government.

MONTREAL — The number of Quebec children attending school in French continues to grow as the number of students eligible for education in English decreases, new data from the province's language watchdog show.

MONTREAL — Danny Maciocia reached a pinnacle in the CFL by building a Grey Cup champion this year. But instead of resting on his laurels, the Montreal Alouettes general manager is hungry to build on that momentum.

MONTREAL — A U.S. investment firm says it's prepared to seek changes on the board at Gildan Activewear Inc. if the company does not reinstate Glenn Chamandy as chief executive.

Montreal Canadiens (14-13-4, sixth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (13-13-4, seventh in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Thursday, 8 p.m.

MONTREAL — Gildan Activewear Inc.'s largest shareholder is renewing its recent call to reinstate the company's former chief executive. Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd.

MONTREAL — Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé on Tuesday presented his plan to reduce overcrowding in the province's emergency rooms: the public should avoid going to them if they can.

MONTREAL — McGill University will offer a $3,000 annual award to new undergraduate students from other provinces to offset a tuition hike imposed by the provincial government, the institution announced Tuesday.

MONTREAL — It's a win-win scenario for Montreal's Professional Women’s Hockey League team this season. With one of the world's best goaltenders swatting pucks away, the team can focus its energy on scoring.