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Accused in Quebec truck attack threatens prosecutor, tells judge to shut up at trial
RIMOUSKI — The Quebec man accused of mowing down a dozen pedestrians with his truck…
Rule of law, judges ‘under attack’ in many countries, Canada’s chief justice says
OTTAWA — Chief Justice Richard Wagner says the rule of law and judicial independence are…
Air quality alerts ease across much of Quebec and Ontario after days of haze
GATINEAU — Environment Canada says air quality has improved across most of Quebec and Ontario…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for May, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 7.0 per cent in May. Statistics Canada also…
CBC’s Heather Hiscox to retire this fall, network adds reality show with people on autism spectrum
TORONTO — After two decades of waking up the nation, CBC News Network veteran Heather…
Quebec says it will drop permanent immigration targets to as low as 25,000 per year
MONTREAL — Quebec’s immigration minister says the government will drop its permanent immigration targets to…
Former astronaut, federal minister Marc Garneau dies at 76
OTTAWA — Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in space who went on to become a…
Quebec tables bill to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers on sale of goods
QUÉBEC — Quebec is moving to lower interprovincial trade barriers, as part of a push…
Conservative Senate leader criticizes $330K rebrand of high-speed rail project
MONTREAL — The Senate Opposition leader says it was “irresponsible” for a federal Crown corporation…
Via Rail subsidiary paid Quebec marketing firm $330K as it pivoted to high-speed rail
MONTREAL — A federal Crown corporation paid more than $330,000 to an outside marketing firm…
In the news today: House of Commons returns with new faces
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
2024 sees record warm temperatures, less sea ice cover in Gulf of St. Lawrence
MONT-JOLI — Last year, the Gulf of St. Lawrence recorded its highest maximum surface temperature…
New report casts doubt on potential revival of Quebec LNG project
MONTREAL — Reviving a liquefied natural gas export project in Quebec’s Saguenay region would be…
Quebec to set quotas for French-language content on streaming platforms
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government has tabled a bill to force streaming giants such as…
Here’s a list of April inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.7 per cent in April, Statistics Canada says.…
Notman Photographic Archives receives UNESCO Memory of the World Register distinction
MONTREAL — The Notman Photographic Archives, a collection of photographs described as a Canadian treasure,…
Prosecution lays out first-degree murder case in Quebec truck attack that killed 3
RIMOUSKI — The case against a Quebec man charged with killing three people with his…
Most jurors selected in murder trial for Quebec man in truck attack that killed three
RIMOUSKI — Jury selection began on Thursday at the opening of a high-profile murder trial…
A musical from Tomson Highway, dancing skateboarders among NAC’s upcoming lineup
A long-awaited musical from playwright Tomson Highway, a ’90s take on “Macbeth” and skateboarding stunts…
PQ defends candidate in hotly contested Arthabaska riding over leftist past, arrest
SAINT-FERDINAND — The Parti Québécois was forced to defend its candidate on Wednesday ahead of…
Six-month lockout ends at Montreal’s storied Queen Elizabeth hotel
MONTREAL — Unionized employees at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel have agreed to a new…
Nine new restaurants nab Michelin stars as guide expands into Quebec
The Michelin Guide’s first foray into Quebec has netted nine restaurants prestigious stars and cemented…
Quebec lends forest fire teams to battle Saskatchewan and Ontario blazes
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s forest fire prevention agency says it is sending reinforcements to Ontario and…
Quebec Superior Court authorizes class-action over traffic stops without reason
MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class action suit brought on…