Family devastated after drunk driver who killed 4 members in Quebec granted prison leave
David Fletcher says he would love to see his father, sister, niece and nephew again. But he can’t. They were all killed by a drunk driver in Beauport, Que., on Sept. 2, 2021. The driver, Éric Légaré, has now been...
Quebec recycling overhaul deemed success, but critics urge deeper environmental action
The group now in charge of recycling in Quebec says its first year was a success, but critics say there’s more work to be done to protect the environment.
How a slow start to spring is affecting maple syrup production in Quebec
An ideal sugaring-off season usually runs from late February to late April in Quebec but with the cold, wintry weather lingering, maple syrup production has been affected. Producers, however, are still hopeful they’ll hit a sweet spot and have a...
Tracking a Montrealer with alleged ties to a grandparent scam on the run in Central...
Jimmy Ylimaki had been on the run for more than a year before he was tracked down and arrested in Nicaragua. He was wanted in connection with a multimillion-dollar grandparent scam targeting American seniors.
Fréchette promises extended language law, Drainville fewer immigrants in final CAQ leadership debate
Immigration, language and identity politics took centre stage at the final debate between the two candidates hoping to become Quebec’s next premier, with Bernard Drainville booed by his rival’s supporters.
Write-in ballots for Montreal-area byelection hurt accessibility: disability advocacy group
An advocacy group for people with disabilities is challenging Elections Canada’s changes to the ballot in the upcoming byelection in Terrebonne, Que. Earlier this month, the head of Elections Canada said voters will have to write in their pick in...
Canadian freestyle skiing legend Mikaël Kingsbury says he’s hanging up his skis
Mikaël Kingsbury says he is retiring after one last competition in Quebec. Kingsbury has competed at multiple Olympics, winning two gold and three silver medals.
Charges dropped against woman arrested after antisemitic incident at Montreal protest
The Quebec Crown prosecutor’s office has dropped all charges against a woman who was filmed making antisemitic remarks and performing a Nazi salute during a protest in Montreal in November 2024.
Air Canada CEO’s lack of respect outweighs his lack of French, crisis management expert says
The CEO of Canada’s largest airline remains under fire from multiple fronts this week following a botched expression of condolence and a subsequent fumbled apology.