Quebec News

Lightspeed Commerce Inc. is slashing jobs for the second time in a year as it continues a strategic review. The latest cut announced Monday culls about 200 jobs from the Montreal-based company known for selling point-of-sale software.

NEW YORK — New York Sirens forward Alex Carpenter was named PWHL first star of the week Monday after a career-high three-point game in a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Frost.

MONTREAL — A prominent polling analyst says Quebec's governing party would be reduced to fewer than 10 seats in the provincial legislature if an election were held today, based on current poll numbers. Philippe J.

MONTREAL — The Quebec government has suspended most new international adoption applications, echoing moves by other jurisdictions that are rethinking the once-common practice because of human rights and trafficking concerns.

MONTREAL — The charges against three pro-Palestinian activists accused of criminally harassing federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller have been dropped. The activists' lawyer, Barbara Bedont, said today the charges were withdrawn on Nov.

LONDON — Canada will open 2025 Davis Cup play with a first-round qualifier tie against Hungary, the International Tennis Federation said Monday.

VAL-DES-MONTS, Que. — Police found a woman dead and a man in critical condition inside a western Quebec town on Sunday afternoon.

Winthrop Eagles (6-3) at Queens Royals (3-4) Charlotte, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Winthrop visits Queens after Paul Jones III scored 25 points in Winthrop's 99-56 win over the Averett Cougars. The Royals have gone 2-0 at home.

Queens (NC) Royals (3-3) at Presbyterian Blue Hose (0-7) Clinton, South Carolina; Monday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Presbyterian heads into the matchup against Queens (NC) as losers of seven straight games. The Blue Hose have gone 0-2 at home.

BOSTON (AP) — Charlie McAvoy scored two goals — one coming when Boston scored three times in 70 seconds during the opening period — and the Bruins celebrated the 100th anniversary of their first NHL game with a 6-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens