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Quebec woman who scalded young boy over prank pleads guilty
MONTREAL — A Quebec woman who scalded a 10-year-old boy at her door with boiling…
Quebec scraps forestry bill after pushback from Indigenous leaders, environmentalists
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government is scrapping a contentious forestry reform bill that has sparked…
Branch of Montreal light-rail network to open in November, the other delayed to 2026
MONTREAL — Two new lines for Montreal’s fully automated light-rail network, known as the REM,…
Philpot twins set for second CFL matchup as Alouettes host Stampeders
MONTREAL — Colleen Purcell is torn over who to cheer for — quite literally. The…
Police arrest teen for threats after 15-year-old killed by officer in Montreal area
MONTREAL — A 15-year-old teen who was shot and killed by police on Montreal’s South…
Quebec sponsor urges Israel Premier Tech cycling team to change its name in face of protests
Israel Premier Tech cycling team has been urged by its title sponsor to change its…
Cycling team urged to remove ‘Israel’ from its name due to pro-Palestinian protests
A top cycling team has been urged to remove “Israel” from its name in the…
Curling hub network expands to B.C., Saskatchewan, Ontario, another in Alberta
Curling Canada is expanding regional high-performance training hubs to Victoria, Okotoks, Alta., Moose Jaw, Sask.,…
‘Out Standing’ examines sexism in the military, shocking Sandra Perron photo
TORONTO — Intent on capturing the broad scope and deep impact of gender discrimination in…
Islanders top pick Matthew Schaefer headlines the NHL rookies to watch
Matthew Schaefer being the first NHL No. 1 pick out of the Ontario Hockey League…
Canadian Premier League adding Laval-based FC Supra team in 2026
LAVAL — The Canadian Premier League is expanding to Quebec in 2026. The CPL announced…
16 hospitalized, 105 sickened in pistachio-linked salmonella outbreak
TORONTO — The Public Health Agency of Canada says the number of people confirmed sickened…
Quebec government bans gender-neutral pronouns in official state documents
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is banning the use of recently invented gender-neutral words in…
Former bank employee faces charges after allegedly accessing prime minister’s data
OTTAWA — A former Royal Bank of Canada employee faces criminal charges after allegedly accessing…
Starter Alexander poised to return for Montreal Alouettes to face Calgary Stampeders
It appears the Montreal Alouettes have their starter back. Quarterback Davis Alexander, who has missed…
Ottawa planning ‘refreshed’ AI strategy, data protection bill
MONTREAL — The federal government is putting together a task force to guide its next…
Canadian scrum half Justine Pelletier a key to Canada’s success at Rugby World Cup
While coach Kevin Rouet may chart Canada’s course at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in…
Canada’s mayors, councillors want fast-tracking of projects that fight climate change
MONTREAL — More than 250 elected officials across Canada have signed onto a campaign calling…
Canadian-British writer David Szalay retreated to a Slovenian forest ahead of Booker Prize call
Canadian-British author David Szalay says his second time on the Booker Prize short list is…
Canada’s Dorris takes silver, Jibb earns bronze at para swimming world championships
SINGAPORE — Danielle Dorris earned a silver medal in the women’s 100-metre backstroke S7, and…
Quebec family doctors to stop teaching medical students amid dispute with province
MONTREAL — Quebec’s family doctors say they will join specialist physicians in refusing to teach…
Canadian women to face the Dutch in women’s soccer friendly in October
Canada will face the 11th-ranked Netherlands in a women’s soccer friendly during the October FIFA…
Canadian bowler Graham Fach one of seven nominees for PBA Player of the Year
Graham Fach made history in 2016 at the Barbasol PBA Players Championship in Columbus, Ohio…
Elina Svitolina and Beatriz Haddad Maia end their tennis seasons early
Former No. 3-ranked Elina Svitolina said she will end her tennis season early because she…