Quebec News

Provincial police open probe into child's death at home daycare northeast of Montreal

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police are investigating the death of a toddler who was found injured at a daycare in a residence near Montreal. Police say the toddler was discovered on Tuesday with serious injuries at a home in L'Assomption, Que.

Dec 6, 2023 7:14 AM Read more >

QPAREB says Montreal home sales in November edged down from year ago

MONTREAL — The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says Montreal-area home sales in November edged down one per cent compared with the same month last year.

Dec 6, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

Montreal Canadiens draw online backlash for charging fans $195 to meet mascot Youppi!

Montreal Canadiens fans attending games at the Bell Centre can ensure they get a personalized visit at their seat from team mascot Youppi! — as long as they're willing to pay nearly $200 for the privilege.

Dec 6, 2023 1:00 AM Read more >

Officials in Quebec investigating after two deaths in Montreal-area hospital ER

MONTREAL — Quebec's health minister on Tuesday defended his government's efforts to reduce wait times in hospitals, yet admitted it was "completely unacceptable" two people died in a Montreal-area emergency room last week.

Dec 5, 2023 2:32 PM Read more >

Montreal mayor to reduce activities after health scare at news conference

Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante says she's doing better after suddenly falling ill during a news conference on Tuesday, but she says she will reduce her activities in the coming days as a result of the scare.

Dec 5, 2023 2:14 PM Read more >

No return date for 700 Quebecers evacuated because of fears dike could burst

MONTREAL — It's unclear when about 700 people can return to their properties in Quebec's Laurentians region after they were forced out earlier this week because of fears a dike on a nearby river could fail, Public Security Minister François Bonnardel

Dec 5, 2023 11:58 AM Read more >

App company Amp Me to pay fine in settlement agreement with Competition Bureau

GATINEAU, Que. — The Competition Bureau says Amp Me Inc. has agreed to pay a fine to settle the regulator's concerns about false or misleading claims by the mobile application and the purchase of positive reviews.

Dec 5, 2023 8:37 AM Read more >

Quebec pork farmers reeling as a 'perfect storm' creates economic crisis

ST-SEBASTIEN, QUE. — Over the last two years, François Nadeau has chosen to do something rare among his fellow Quebec pork farmers: invest in the future.

Dec 5, 2023 1:00 AM Read more >

Sean Monahan scores twice and Montreal holds off Seattle, 4-2

MONTREAL (AP) — Sean Monahan scored twice and Josh Anderson broke a 27-game goal drought dating to last season with an empty-netter that sealed the Montreal Canadiens' 4-2 win over the Seattle Kraken on Monday night.

Dec 4, 2023 9:09 PM Read more >

Anderson snaps 27-game goal drought as Canadiens hang on for 4-2 win over Kraken

MONTREAL — A whole bunch of Montreal Canadiens forwards got the monkey off their backs Monday night, but Josh Anderson probably felt the most relief of all — even if he didn't beat a goalie to score.

Dec 4, 2023 8:51 PM Read more >