Quebec News

Asylum seeker deal between U.S. and Canada won't stop drama at border, advocates say

MONTREAL — The new asylum seeker agreement between Canada and the United States will not deter migrants from trying to cross into Canada outside official ports of entry, Quebec immigration advocacy groups say.

Mar 25, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

Columbus visits Montreal after shootout victory

Columbus Blue Jackets (23-41-7, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (28-38-6, eighth in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Saturday, 7 p.m.

Mar 25, 2023 1:11 AM Read more >

QMJHL roundup: Phoenix tame Tigres 7-1 as Roy nets 3 points

SHERBROOKE, Que. — Joshua Roy scored twice and added an assist as the Sherbrooke Phoenix defeated the visiting Victoriaville Tigres 7-1 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Friday.

Mar 24, 2023 8:21 PM Read more >

Montreal firm sues Ticketmaster over pricing for 'Official Platinum' Drake tickets

MONTREAL — A Quebec man who paid a premium for tickets to an upcoming Drake concert has applied for a class-action lawsuit against Ticketmaster, alleging the American ticket sales company intentionally misled customers for financial gain.

Mar 24, 2023 3:31 PM Read more >

Airbnb to pull illegal listings in Quebec days after fatal Montreal fire

MONTREAL — Short-term rental company Airbnb said Friday it would pull listings in Quebec that don't have a permit from the provincial government, eight days after a fatal fire destroyed a historic Old Montreal building that housed illegal rentals.

Mar 24, 2023 3:26 PM Read more >

Police say it's 'improbable' there are more than seven victims of Old Montreal fire

Montreal police said Friday they didn't think they would find more than seven bodies in the rubble of an Old Montreal building that caught fire eight days ago.

Mar 24, 2023 12:38 PM Read more >

Pastrnak gets 49th goal, Bruins top Montreal, 5th win in row

BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak scored his 49th goal, Tyler Bertuzzi had a goal and an assist and the Boston Bruins overcame a sluggish performance to beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory.

Mar 23, 2023 8:59 PM Read more >

'She was so beautiful': Search continues for missing after fatal Montreal fire

MONTREAL — Zafar Mahmood was still waiting on Thursday to hear whether his 32-year-old daughter was among the four people whose bodies have been pulled from the rubble of an Old Montreal building that caught fire last week.

Mar 23, 2023 3:48 PM Read more >

Bombardier bumps up financial goals for 2025 as business jet market takes off

MONTREAL — Bombardier Inc. has upped its financial targets for 2025, as the plane maker looks to boost production of business jets amid a growing market. Bombardier, which keeps its books in U.S.

Mar 23, 2023 3:13 PM Read more >

RCMP arrest suspect in Montreal on terrorism allegations after tip from FBI

MONTREAL — A Montreal man arrested on terrorism-related concerns was released under strict conditions Thursday as the Crown sought to have him sign a peace bond.

Mar 23, 2023 2:59 PM Read more >