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Quebec coroner calls for tougher controls over diphenhydramine sales after 2023 death
MONTREAL — A Quebec coroner is recommending that diphenhydramine — an antihistamine and sedative sometimes…
‘Policing in Nunavik is broken’: Inuit group wants change after latest fatal shooting
MONTREAL — A political organization that represents Inuit in Quebec says policing in the Far…
Hearing in September on whether Quebec daycare crash accused is high-risk offender
LAVAL — A court hearing will take place in September into whether a man who…
Cineplex CEO optimistic about near-term future of movie business despite tariff talk
TORONTO — Just days after U.S. President Donald Trump started making threats to impose 100…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for April, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent in April. Statistics Canada also…
Canada and Europe are collaborating on defence. What that might look like.
OTTAWA — As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to cast doubt on the future of…
Quebec reports high immigration, record-low fertility in 2024
MONTREAL — Despite a downward trend, Quebec still reported nearly record-high population growth last year…
Tom Segura, Mae Martin, Russell Peters set for revamped Just For Laughs festival
Tom Segura, Russell Peters and Russell Howard are among the headliners booked for a revamped…
Canada looks again to Europe as world marks 80 years since end of Second World War
OTTAWA — After the Second World War came to a close, Canada pulled itself away…
In the news today: Former NDP MP warns: tough times ahead in parliament for the party
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘Every day is fun because I’m still alive,’ says 110-year-old Canadian veteran
One of Canada’s oldest veterans, Burdett Sisler, says it’s not that hard to make it…
NDP bill looks to make it harder for Saskatchewan to separate from Canada
REGINA — Saskatchewan’s Opposition NDP introduced legislation Wednesday that, if passed, would make it tougher…
Asylum claims at Quebec border crossing doubled between March and April
MONTREAL — Asylum claims doubled at a Quebec border crossing in April as the Trump…
New rules on tipping, price labelling take effect across Quebec
MONTREAL — New rules on tipping and on price displays at grocery retailers took effect…
Montreal home sales rise in April, despite soft activity in other major cities
MONTREAL — The number of homes that changed hands in the Montreal-area rose in April…
Quebec to set 150-metre limit between schools and supervised injection sites
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government has tabled legislation that would ensure a minimum 150-metre distance…
Quebec sovereigntist party cheers on possible referendum in Alberta
QUÉBEC — The leader of the sovereigntist Parti Québécois is throwing his support behind a…
Under pressure, Quebec finds money to pay for renovations to major Montreal hospital
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government says it has found the funds to begin much-needed repairs…
GameStop Canada bought by Quebec toy maker, to be rebranded EB Games
TORONTO — GameStop Canada says it has been acquired by French-Canadian entrepreneur Stephan Tetrault from…
Lion Electric likely to be liquidated, court-appointed monitor says
SAINT-JÉRÔME — Lion Electric will very likely be liquidated following the Quebec government’s refusal to…
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming…
BR-McGill-US-Climate-Data
MONTREAL — Academics at Montreal’s McGill University are providing the U-S scientific community a platform…
McGill platform becomes safe space for conserving U.S. climate research under threat
MONTREAL — Academics at McGill University in Montreal are providing the U.S. scientific community a…
Quebec Liberal leadership hopefuls say they’re open to fossil-fuel projects
LAVAL — Several candidates for the leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party say they’re open…