Quebec News

QMJHL Roundup: Jonathan Fauchon stars in overtime as the Armada sink Olympiques 4-3

BOISBRIAND, Que. — Jonathan Fauchon scored his second goal of the game 34 seconds into overtime as the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada edged the Gatineau Olympiques 4-3 on Wednesday in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action.

Mar 13, 2024 9:24 PM Read more >

Shrinking airfield: Canada's airline market consolidates, raising risk of fares hikes

MONTREAL — After entertaining new entrants for several years, Canada's airline market is once again on the path to consolidation, raising the likelihood of higher fares and fewer flight options.

Mar 13, 2024 7:29 PM Read more >

'Stay with us': Quebec coroner's inquest in officer's death hears from colleagues

MONTREAL — Officers who were involved in the operation last March that resulted in the deaths of a Quebec provincial police sergeant and her killer offered emotional testimony Wednesday about how the fatal events played out.

Mar 13, 2024 4:07 PM Read more >

End of Quebec electric vehicle rebate will slow shift to cleaner cars: auto dealers

MONTREAL — Automobile dealers and manufacturers say Quebec's decision to end a rebate for electric vehicle purchases will stop people in the province from buying cleaner cars.

Mar 13, 2024 3:47 PM Read more >

PWHL Montreal eager to set women's attendance record: 'I don’t want it in Toronto'

MONTREAL — Ann-Renée Desbiens isn't comfortable with Toronto holding the attendance record for a women's hockey game. The goalie for Montreal's Professional Women's Hockey League team believes the title should belong to her home province.

Mar 13, 2024 3:02 PM Read more >

Case of former Quebec judge accused of killing wife to end with guilty plea

QUEBEC — A retired Quebec judge who was facing a second murder trial in his wife's 2009 shooting death will enter a guilty plea on Thursday, putting an end to a legal battle spanning more than 14 years.

Mar 13, 2024 12:26 PM Read more >

Cayden Primeau records his second career shutout as the Canadiens blank the Blue Jackets 3-0

MONTREAL (AP) — Cayden Primeau made 41 saves for his second career shutout as the Montreal Canadiens blanked the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-0 on Tuesday night.

Mar 12, 2024 9:46 PM Read more >

Cayden Primeau earns 41-save shutout as Canadiens blank Blue Jackets 3-0

MONTREAL — Cayden Primeau made 41 saves, and the Montreal Canadiens shut out the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-0 on Tuesday night at the Bell Centre.

Mar 12, 2024 9:32 PM Read more >

Deficit of $11 billion and other highlights from Quebec's 2024-25 budget

Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard on Tuesday tabled his sixth budget, with big spending increases for health and education. Here are some highlights. - Deficit of $11 billion, which includes a $1.5-billion contingency reserve and a $2.

Mar 12, 2024 3:15 PM Read more >

Quebec tables budget with $11-billion deficit, no precise timeline to balance books

QUEBEC — A stagnant economy, a historic forest fire season and billions of dollars in public sector wage increases are what Quebec’s finance minister says have led to one of the biggest budget deficits in the province’s history.

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