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Catholic bishops in Quebec oppose premier’s suggestion to ban public prayer
MONTREAL — Quebec’s Catholic bishops have come out against Premier François Legault’s desire to end…
McIntosh sets world record in 400 freestyle at short-course swimming championships
BUDAPEST — Summer McIntosh’s sensational swimming season is ending with a bang. The 18-year-old from…
Summer wildfire that hit Jasper, Alta., tops Environment Canada 2024 weather list
A wildfire that left a third of the popular Rocky Mountain tourist town of Jasper,…
Former Just for Laughs employee testifies about alleged 1987 assault by Gilbert Rozon
MONTREAL — A second woman testified Tuesday that Gilbert Rozon sexually assaulted her in the…
Ex-minister cites ‘threat to security’ for denying emergency passport to Abdelrazik
OTTAWA — Former foreign minister Lawrence Cannon says he denied an emergency passport to Abousfian…
Settlement in Quebec minor hockey coach abuse class action
MONTREAL — Quebec Superior Court has approved a class action settlement that could provide as…
Whitecaps to face Costa Rica’s Deportivo Saprissa in CONCACAF Champions Cup
The Vancouver Whitecaps were drawn on Tuesday to face Costa Rica’s Deportivo Saprissa, while the…
After Sir John A. Macdonald, Quebec institutions debate pulling Lionel Groulx’s name
MONTREAL — In 2020, Montreal activists yanked down and decapitated a statue of Canada’s first…
In the news today: BoC expected to cut interest rates again today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Streaking Philadelphia Eagles giving Proline supporters a lot to be happy about
The Philadelphia Eagles are giving their Proline supporters plenty to cheer about this season. The…
Champion figure skater Stellato-Dudek becomes Canadian citizen, eligible for Olympics
MONTREAL — Deanna Stellato-Dudek is one step closer to her Olympic dream. The world champion…
Montreal snow removal towing operation ends after gunshot fired
MONTREAL — Montreal police say an argument over towing during a snow-clearing operation escalated to…
US-born pairs skater Stellato-Dudek becomes Canadian citizen, clearing the way for Milan Olympics
World pairs champion Deanna Stellato-Dudek became a Canadian citizen on Wednesday, clearing the way for…
Kharun, Wilm reach podium twice as Canada wins three medals at short-course worlds
BUDAPEST — Canadian swimmers Ilya Kharun and Ingrid Wilm won two medals each Wednesday at…
National Gallery brings rarely seen drawings out of the vault for exhibition
Rarely seen artwork by masters including Degas, Picasso, Klimt and Munch are being brought into…
Three Montreal schools to face Education Department probe over toxic climate
MONTREAL — Three French-language Montreal schools are facing an Education Department investigation after audits found…
RCMP arrest Quebec man for alleged hate speech targeting Jews on social networks
RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP, Que. — The RCMP say they’ve arrested a man in connection with alleged hate…
Lawyer for Abdelrazik accuses former minister of exiling him through passport denial
OTTAWA — A lawyer for Abousfian Abdelrazik has accused former foreign minister Lawrence Cannon of…
Quebec police arrest five men in connection with three killings in 2023, 2024
MONTREAL — Quebec police say they’ve arrested five men in connection with three killings over…
Amber Alert ends in Quebec after boy found safe
MARIEVILLE, Que. — Quebec provincial police have cancelled an Amber Alert after a missing nine-year-old…
Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador announce energy deal to resolve decades-old dispute
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador have signed a sweeping new deal…
Year in review: A look at news events in January 2024
A look at news events in January 2024: 1 – Former world cycling champion Rohan…
Year in review: A look at news events in February 2024
A look at news events in February 2024: 01 – The federal government announces spending…
Year in review: A look at news events in March 2024
A look at news events in March 2024: 1 – Health Minister Mark Holland tables…