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...

Mar 29, 2026 | Featured

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.

Mar 29, 2026 | Featured

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...

Mar 29, 2026 | Featured

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.

Mar 29, 2026 | Featured

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.

Mar 29, 2026 | Featured

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...

Mar 28, 2026 | Featured

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.

Mar 28, 2026 | Featured

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.

Mar 28, 2026 | Featured

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.

Mar 28, 2026 | Featured