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Marie-Philip Poulin plays hero again in Victoire’s season-opening PWHL win
LAVAL, Que. — Marie-Philip Poulin played hero yet again Saturday night after some trial and…
Quebec forest industry already under pressure amid Trump tariff threat: Legault
MONTREAL — Quebec’s premier has raised concerns about the potential impact of the tariff proposed…
Canadian long-track speedskater Valerie Maltais takes silver in Beijing
BEIJING — Canadian long-track speedskater Valerie Maltais earned a silver medal Sunday in the women’s…
Quebec launches new health-care agency in bid to improve services
MONTREAL — A new Crown corporation has officially taken the reins of Quebec’s health-care system…
Lion Electric temporarily lays off 400 workers, gets extension from creditors
MONTREAL — Electric bus manufacturer Lion Electric is temporarily laying off 400 employees and shutting…
Here’s where Canadian experts stand on fluoridating drinking water
For decades, water fluoridation has played a key role in improving the oral health of…
Quebec suspends international adoptions amid human rights, trafficking concerns
MONTREAL — The Quebec government has suspended most new international adoption applications, echoing moves by…
Canada will open 2025 Davis Cup play against Hungary in first-round qualifier
LONDON — Canada will open 2025 Davis Cup play with a first-round qualifier tie against…
New poll suggests Quebec premier even less popular than Justin Trudeau
MONTREAL — A prominent polling analyst says Quebec’s governing party would be reduced to fewer…
Charges dropped for Palestinian activists who protested federal immigration minister
MONTREAL — The charges against three pro-Palestinian activists accused of criminally harassing federal Immigration Minister…
Lavigne extends Greatest Hits tour, will headline All Your Friends Festival in 2025
Avril Lavigne is extending her Greatest Hits tour with 19 dates across the United States…
Lighting designer Sonoyo Nishikawa wins Siminovitch Prize
TORONTO — Lighting designer Sonoyo Nishikawa has won Canada’s largest theatre prize. The Siminovitch Prize…
Alpine Canada eyes Panorama or Whistler, B.C., for future men’s World Cup downhills
Whistler and Panorama, B.C., are candidates to host men’s World Cup downhill ski races in…
Investissement Québec invests US$25M in maker of Sheertex rip-resistant tights
MONTREAL — Investissement Québec is investing US$25 million in the company that makes Sheertex tights.…
Patrik Laine to return from knee injury, make Canadiens debut against Islanders
MONTREAL — Patrik Laine’s long-awaited Montreal Canadiens debut — and first game in nearly a…
Retail council calls for government intervention in Canada Post strike
The Retail Council of Canada is calling on the federal government to intervene in a…
Quebec to investigate two colleges over safety complaints around Middle East conflict
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is launching an investigation of two English-language junior colleges in…
Quebec public security minister says no indication so far of migrant influx from U.S.
MONTREAL — Quebec’s public security minister says the situation at the province’s border with the…
Northern Super League and team officials hold two days of meetings in Toronto
TORONTO — Northern Super League and team officials kick off two days of meetings Wednesday…
Laine makes quick impression in front of ‘outrageous’ crowd in Canadiens debut
MONTREAL — Patrik Laine wasted little time before making an impression. The Montreal Canadiens fans…
Poilievre offers two hours on Monday for Freeland to present fall economic statement
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is offering to give up time on an opposition…
Torture and amputations: Dave Turmel of Blood Family Mafia is most-wanted fugitive
MONTREAL — The alleged leader of a notorious street gang that is involved in brutal…
New York police searching for 22-year-old Quebec hiker missing in Adirondacks
MONTREAL — Authorities in northeastern New York state are searching by ground and air for…
‘The Sticky’ taps real-life maple syrup heist for series about unseen side of Quebec
TORONTO — Toronto-born actor Chris Diamantopoulos says he always seeks projects that are shot and…