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Former Brier champ Menard returns to elite men’s curling, PointsBet could be revamped
CALGARY — Jean-Michel Menard is back on the Canadian men’s curling stage. The first francophone…
Supreme Court to hear Quebec’s challenge to daycare access for asylum seekers
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear a challenge from the…
Peter Nygard seeking bail as he appeals his sexual assault convictions in Toronto
TORONTO — Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard has requested bail as he appeals his sexual…
Canada Post to honour television stations MuchMusic, MusiquePlus with new stamps
Canada Post is honouring two Canadian music television stations with new stamps set to be…
Montreal police probe whether incendiary materials tied to Middle East conflict
MONTREAL — Montreal police say they are investigating whether five people arrested Wednesday in possession…
‘Universal Language’ named best Canadian movie at Vancouver film festival
“Universal Language,” an absurdist dramedy by Winnipeg writer-director Matthew Rankin, has claimed the $15,000 award…
Quebec Nordiques fans turn up to see Kings, but still mourn lost hockey team
QUÉBEC — NHL hockey is back in Quebec City this week, but the Los Angeles…
Canada looks to bring Ireland back to earth after famous upset win over New Zealand
Fresh from a comprehensive 46-24 victory over France to open the WXV women’s rugby tournament,…
Quebec bill aims to stop people from sharing intimate images without consent
QUEBEC CITY — The Quebec government tabled a bill on Thursday that aims to give…
Frank Stronach faces new sex assault charges involving three additional complainants
Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach is facing more sexual assault charges involving three additional complainants whose…
Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard found not guilty of sexual assault
Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard was found not guilty Friday of sexually assaulting a young woman…
Muchova ends Sabalenka’s 15-match winning streak in China Open quarterfinals
BEIJING (AP) — Karolina Muchova ended second-ranked Aryna Sabalenka’s 15-match winning streak with a 7-6…
Supreme Court upholds rules on air passenger compensation in win for consumers
MONTREAL — In a victory for air travellers, the Supreme Court of Canada has upheld…
At least two dead in Old Montreal building fire, arson suspected
MONTREAL — An undetermined number of people died in a major fire in Old Montreal…
Here’s what the jury didn’t hear in Jacob Hoggard’s sexual assault trial
A jury has found Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard not guilty of sexually assaulting a young…
Police boosting presence in Canadian cities ahead of anniversary of Israel-Hamas war
Police in Canada’s largest cities are bracing for rising tensions and protests as the anniversary…
Three Montreal subway stations closed for days or weeks for emergency repairs
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is being urged to increase its investment in public transit…
Couche Tard, On the Run parent firms challenge Health Canada nicotine pouch rules
Convenience store firms that operate thousands of outlets across Canada are taking the federal government…
‘Oct. 7 changed us’: Palestinian Canadians with family in Gaza mark a year of war
Fedaa Nassar says any time she has heard the phone ring in the last year,…
Mom and seven-year-old daughter from France killed in Montreal fire
MONTREAL — A mother and her seven-year-old daughter from France were killed in a fire…
Canadians pay tribute to Oct. 7 victims, hostages in cross-country events
OTTAWA — Emotional mourners gathered by the hundreds in cities across Canada on Sunday to…
‘We will never be the same’: Oct. 7 killing of Montreal native leaves gaping hole
MONTREAL — Raquel Ohnona Look wipes back tears when her eyes fall on the plaque…
In its 25th season, Quebec satirical news show ‘Infoman’ is still going strong
MONTREAL — In an interview nearly a quarter-century ago, Jean-René Dufort said he was afraid…
Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including archbishop of Toronto
TORONTO — The Archbishop of Toronto is among 21 new cardinals Pope Francis named Sunday…