Quebec News

Supreme Court says Quebec's ban on homegrown cannabis plants is constitutional

OTTAWA — Quebec’s ban on possessing and cultivating cannabis plants for personal purposes is constitutional, Canada's high court ruled Friday.

Apr 14, 2023 2:06 PM Read more >

Olymel to close pork plant in Vallée-Jonction, Que., lay off nearly 1,000 workers

MONTREAL — Quebec pork producer Olymel will close a major slaughterhouse south of Quebec City and lay off 994 workers as it continues to restructure in the face of tough market conditions.

Apr 14, 2023 2:03 PM Read more >

CF Montreal turn to trade market ahead of crucial homestand

MONTREAL — With CF Montreal off to their worst start ever in Major League Soccer, something needed to change ahead of a three-game homestand beginning Saturday against D.C. United.

Apr 14, 2023 11:29 AM Read more >

Quebec sex assault trial for ex-fashion mogul Peter Nygard scheduled for June 2024

MONTREAL — Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard will stand trial in Quebec on sexual assault charges in June 2024.

Apr 14, 2023 9:15 AM Read more >

CF Montreal hosts D.C. United in Eastern Conference play

DC United (1-4-2, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. CF Montreal (1-5-0, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Montreal, Quebec; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLS LINE : Montreal -107, DC United +262, Draw +258; over/under is 2.

Apr 14, 2023 12:16 AM Read more >

Bruins close out record regular season, beat Canadiens 5-4

MONTREAL (AP) — David Pastrnak's goal midway through the third period was the winner and the Boston Bruins closed out their record-setting regular season with a 5-4 comeback win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.

Apr 13, 2023 9:22 PM Read more >

Pastrnak seals Bruins' comeback in 5-4 win over Canadiens in regular-season finale

MONTREAL — The Boston Bruins ended their historic regular season on a high note. David Pastrnak scored the winning goal with nine minutes remaining and Boston earned a 5-4 comeback win over rival Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.

Apr 13, 2023 9:04 PM Read more >

Akwesasne Mohawk Police seize two vehicles in relation to dead migrants investigation

MONTREAL — Akwesasne Mohawk Police say they have seized vehicles believed to be connected to the eight migrants whose bodies were recovered from the St. Lawrence River late last month.

Apr 13, 2023 4:10 PM Read more >

Reitmans sees sales rise, earnings decline in fourth quarter and fiscal year

MONTREAL — Reitmans (Canada) Ltd. says it saw sales rise in its fourth quarter and full fiscal year, while net earnings were down. The Montreal-based retailer says sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 increased by 11.4 per cent to $211.

Apr 13, 2023 4:06 PM Read more >

Cyberattack knocks out website and mobile app for Quebec's hydro utility

MONTREAL — Quebec's power utility said Thursday it was working to get its website and mobile application running again after they were knocked off-line by a cyberattack, for which a pro-Russian hacker group claimed responsibility.

Apr 13, 2023 4:04 PM Read more >