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Quebec Senator Pierre Moreau named new government leader in upper chamber

Quebec Senator Pierre Moreau named new government leader in upper chamber

OTTAWA — Quebec Senator Pierre Moreau is now the government's representative in the Senate, replacing Marc Gold who retired last month. Moreau will be tasked with guiding government legislation through the Senate in this new job.
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Alouettes sign veteran lineman Shawn Lemon after reinstatement

Alouettes sign veteran lineman Shawn Lemon after reinstatement

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed Shawn Lemon to a contract through the rest of the CFL season Thursday, one day after the veteran defensive lineman was reinstated from a gambling suspension.
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Toronto's 2005 Boxing Day gunman faces first-degree murder charge in Montreal

Toronto's 2005 Boxing Day gunman faces first-degree murder charge in Montreal

MONTREAL — Jeremiah Valentine, who went to prison for taking part in the 2005 Boxing Day shootout in Toronto that killed a 15-year-old girl, has been charged with murder in Montreal.
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New rules allowing Quebec restaurants to charge for no-shows come into effect

New rules allowing Quebec restaurants to charge for no-shows come into effect

MONTREAL — Quebec restaurant owners can now charge a fee to people who make a reservation but don't show up. Under new rules in effect on Thursday, restaurants can charge up to $10 for each no-show.
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Quebec's international merchandise exports increased by 1.3 per cent in May

Quebec's international merchandise exports increased by 1.3 per cent in May

QUÉBEC — New provincial statistics show Quebec's international merchandise exports rose in May, following two consecutive monthly declines. The figures released by Institut de la statistique du Québec show exports rose 1.
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Environment Canada heat warnings remain in effect from Ontario to Newfoundland

Environment Canada heat warnings remain in effect from Ontario to Newfoundland

Parts of southeastern Canada are no longer under a heat warning today but a large stretch of the country will continue to see scorching temperatures.
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Montreal police recover body of man who went missing in St. Lawrence River

Montreal police recover body of man who went missing in St. Lawrence River

MONTREAL — Montreal police say they've recovered the body of a 32-year-old man who went missing in the St. Lawrence River on Tuesday night. Police said their divers found the man's body at around 6:30 p.m.
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Timeline: All the twists and turns from Couche-Tard's push to buy 7-Eleven's owner

Timeline: All the twists and turns from Couche-Tard's push to buy 7-Eleven's owner

Almost one year after it began its pursuit of 7-Eleven's parent company, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. announced Wednesday that it was withdrawing from negotiations due to an alleged lack of engagement from its acquisition target. The Laval, Que.
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Sabalenka withdraws from Montreal tournament, opts for extra rest before US Open preparation

Sabalenka withdraws from Montreal tournament, opts for extra rest before US Open preparation

MONTREAL (AP) — Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka has withdrawn from the National Bank Open, opting for additional rest before beginning preparations for her U.S. Open title defense .
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Blue Bombers look to avenge lone loss as Stampeders roll into Winnipeg

Blue Bombers look to avenge lone loss as Stampeders roll into Winnipeg

Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers get another shot at the Calgary Stampeders. Two weeks ago, Calgary handed Winnipeg its first loss of the season, 37-16 in the inaugural Stampede Bowl.
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