Quebec News

More Quebec public unions have tentative deals on working conditions, but not on pay

MONTREAL — Unions representing more than 200,000 Quebec government workers reached tentative working condition deals with the government over the weekend, but that may not be enough to stave off a strike in the new year.

Dec 24, 2023 1:12 PM Read more >

Montreal police say basilica fire not arson, investigation shows cause was electrical

Montreal police say an early morning fire outside the city's Notre-Dame Basilica was not intentionally set. Police spokeswoman Const.

Dec 24, 2023 9:28 AM Read more >

Quebec police pause search for 4-year-old who fell into river until tomorrow

DOLBEAU-MISTASSINI, Que. — Quebec provincial police are pausing a search for a four-year-old girl who fell into a river north of Quebec City and plan to resume their efforts tomorrow.

Dec 23, 2023 3:39 PM Read more >

Leaders of two Quebec teachers unions approve partial deal with provincial government

QUEBEC — Two Quebec teachers unions say their leadership has approved a partial agreement with the provincial government, marking one small step forward in a broader series of labour disputes that threaten to upend a large swath of the province's pub

Dec 23, 2023 11:22 AM Read more >

Juraj Slafkovsky scores as Montreal Canadiens rally past Chicago Blackhawks 5-2

CHICAGO (AP) — Juraj Slafkovsky, Nick Suzuki and David Savard each had a goal and an assist, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Friday night.

Dec 22, 2023 10:19 PM Read more >

TFI International announces deal to acquire Daseke for $8.30 per share

MONTREAL — TFI International Inc. says it's acquiring Daseke Inc. for $8.30 in cash per common share. The Montreal-based transportation and logistics company says the deal is expected to close during the second quarter of 2024.

Dec 22, 2023 2:51 PM Read more >

Quebec labour strikes: Progress with one teachers union, deadlock with another

MONTREAL — There is some hope of progress in one of the several labour disputes rattling Quebec's public service as a union representing 95,000 teachers said Friday it had reached a partial agreement with the government.

Dec 22, 2023 2:46 PM Read more >

Montreal Alouettes sign LB Tyrice Beverette to two-year contract

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have taken another step toward bringing back their championship team. Montreal signed linebacker Tyrice Beverette to a two-year contract Friday. Beverette was set to become a free agent in February.

Dec 22, 2023 1:55 PM Read more >

Concordia offers new award of up to $4,000 in response to Quebec tuition hike

Montreal's Concordia University has announced financial support of up to $4,000 for incoming out-of-province students in hopes of addressing concerns that a new government-imposed tuition increase will price them out of Quebec.

Dec 22, 2023 10:59 AM Read more >

Transportation agency penalizes Air Canada for violating disabilities regulations

GATINEAU, Que. — The Canadian Transportation Agency says it's issued a $97,500 penalty to Air Canada for violating the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations.

Dec 21, 2023 4:34 PM Read more >