Quebec News

QMJHL roundup: Phoenix outgun Armada 6-3, lead series 2-0

SHERBROOKE, Que. — The Sherbrooke Phoenix enjoyed a 17-point cushion atop the Central Division this season, making some pundits wonder if they could crank up the intensity for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League playoffs.

Apr 1, 2023 8:04 PM Read more >

Police identify two of eight migrants pulled from water near Akwesasne, Que.

QUEBEC — The Akwesasne Mohawk Police identified two of the eight migrants whose bodies were pulled from the St. Lawrence River earlier this week, but said Saturday they're still searching for a local resident whose boat was found near the victims.

Apr 1, 2023 5:40 PM Read more >

QMJHL roundup: Remparts swamp Islanders with offence, defence in 4-0 win

QUEBEC — The Quebec Remparts topped the Eastern Conference this season with timely offence, stingy defence and quality goaltending in compiling an impressive 53-12-1-2 record.

Mar 31, 2023 9:21 PM Read more >

Migrant death toll rises to eight after bodies of child, adult found in Akwesasne

QUEBEC — Authorities in the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne lamented on Friday how their community is often exploited by human trafficking networks after the bodies of eight migrants, including two children, were pulled from the St. Lawrence River.

Mar 31, 2023 4:27 PM Read more >

A look at recent migrant deaths and close calls along the Canada-U.S. border

MONTREAL — The deaths this week of eight people of Indian and Romanian descent in the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne have underscored the dangers related to illegal immigration.

Mar 31, 2023 3:52 PM Read more >

WestJet pilots to launch strike authorization vote as negotiations fizzle

MONTREAL — The union representing WestJet pilots will launch a strike authorization vote Monday as contract talks with management drag on, the Air Line Pilots Association said Friday.

Mar 31, 2023 1:07 PM Read more >

Nine art projects share $1.3 million Canadian Heritage grant for Riopelle anniversary

MONTREAL — Nine cultural projects have been chosen to share a $1.3-million Canadian Heritage grant to create artworks for the 100th anniversary of artist Jean Paul Riopelle’s birth.

Mar 31, 2023 7:54 AM Read more >

Montreal Alouettes sign Canadian defensive back Marc-Antoine Dequoy to extension

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed Canadian defensive back Marc-Antoine Dequoy to a contract extension through the 2025 CFL season.

Mar 31, 2023 7:32 AM Read more >

Quebec cracks down on Airbnb after deadly fire as some continue to evade rules

MONTREAL — The Quebec government's crackdown on Airbnb has upended Montreal's short-term rental market, leading some to welcome the changes and others scurrying to evade the new rules.

Mar 31, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

Quioto leads CF Montreal against the Vancouver Whitecaps

CF Montreal (1-3-0) vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (0-2-3) Vancouver, British Columbia; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLS LINE : Vancouver +113, Montreal +223, Draw +248; over/under is 2.

Mar 31, 2023 12:17 AM Read more >