Quebec News

MONTREAL — On July 24, Environment Canada issued a tornado warning for the area around Lachute, Que., northwest of Montreal, urging people to take shelter.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed veteran American quarterback Dominique Davis on Tuesday. The move comes after veteran backup Caleb Evans suffered a knee injury in Montreal's 33-16 road win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday.

MONTREAL — Héroux-Devtek Inc. reported a first-quarter profit of $12.5 million, up from $4.0 million a year ago as its sales increased 23.7 per cent.

Montreal police say two children who were reported missing Monday night have been found safe in the United States.

MONTREAL — Shippers and producers held their breath ahead of a possible strike by thousands of railworkers this month that would halt freight traffic, clog ports and disrupt industries.

MONTREAL — Nuvei Corp. says it has secured a deal to buy Brazilian payments institution Pay2All. The Montreal-based payment technology firm says the agreement would expand its reach in Brazil and the broader Latin American market.

TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Que. — Quebec's police watchdog will probe the fatal police shooting of a man in Trois-Rivières, Que., who was allegedly wielding an axe Sunday night. According to the watchdog, a 911 call came in just before 8 p.m.

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — Khalil Ahmad is going to Montreal for Championship Weekend — he made sure Sunday his entire team is going with him.

TORONTO — Canadians Carol Zhao and Stacey Fung advanced to the second round of qualifying at the National Bank Open on Sunday. Zhao, of Richmond Hill, Ont., replaced Hailey Baptiste as an alternate after Baptiste withdrew due to travel issues.

MONTREAL — Canada's Alexis Galarneau advanced to the second round of qualifying at the National Bank Open with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Facundo Diaz Acosta of Argentina on Sunday.