Quebec News

SHERBROOKE — Three men charged with human smuggling after 44 migrants were found crammed inside a cube van in southern Quebec will return to court next week for a bail hearing.

MONTREAL — A multi-year investigation into leaks to journalists from within Quebec's anti-corruption unit has resulted in no charges.

MONTRÉAL — The federation representing Quebec's junior colleges is calling on the provincial government to walk back budget cuts as the school year opens with record enrolment.

Montreal boxer Kim Clavel will challenge IBF strawweight world champion Sol Cudos of Argentina on home turf Sept. 27.

MONTREAL — Tensions are flaring in the Mohawk community of Kanesatake nearly one month after an election was abruptly called off, leaving disagreement and uncertainty over who is in charge and how to organize another vote.

Canada coach Kevin Rouet has made six changes to his starting lineup for Saturday's game against Wales at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England. Five of the changes are in the forward pack with wing Asia Hogan-Rochester slotting into the backline.

MONTREAL — Anti-smoking advocates urged the provinces and territories to use money from a historic tobacco settlement on public health programs as the provinces are set to receive initial amounts starting Friday.

MONTREAL — Spanish attacker Ivan Jaime is looking for a fresh start with CF Montreal as he looks to help the Major League Soccer side in its rebuild.

MONTRÉAL — Quebec's former minister of Cybersecurity and Digital Technology has told a public inquiry he knew the provincial auto insurance board's digital transition project was over budget in 2021.

National Bank of Canada says it moved the first batch of clients from newly acquired Canadian Western Bank onto its platform this month, a key milestone as the Montreal-based bank continues to integrate the $5-billion acquisition that closed earlier