Air Transat, pilots’ union reach tentative deal to avert strike, airline’s parent company says

Air Transat says it has reached a tentative deal with the union representing its pilots, thus averting a possible strike that could have occurred within hours.

Dec 10, 2025 | Featured

Family of teen killed by police in Longueuil, Que., to hold news conference today

The family of a 15-year-old boy who was fatally shot by police on Montreal’s South Shore in September will hold a news conference this morning.

Dec 9, 2025 | Featured

Quebec man learns he has a long-lost Dutch brother — at nearly 80 years old

A DNA test has helped solve a nearly 80-year-old mystery after a Dutch man discovered his father’s identity and the existence of a half brother over 5,000 kilometres away in Longueuil, Que.

Dec 9, 2025 | Featured

Air Transat, pilots’ union say ‘progress’ being made in talks as strike deadline looms

Air Transat says that “progress has been made” in negotiations with the union representing its pilots, just a day after the Air Line Pilots Association, Intl. issued a 72-hour strike notice.

Dec 9, 2025 | Featured

Quebec plans to expand pilot project allowing stores to stay open longer on weekends

Quebec is taking steps to end a long-standing rule that forces most retail stores to close at 5 p.m. on weekends.

Dec 9, 2025 | Featured

‘She froze to death,’ says grandson of woman found dead outside Laval seniors’ residence

An 88-year-old woman has died after being found outside a seniors’ residence in Laval early this morning. Temperatures dropped to -18 C early Monday morning, according to Environment Canada.

Dec 9, 2025 | Featured

Quebec looks to slash environmental assessment times for industrial projects

The goal is to get energy, mining, industrial and transportation projects off the ground more quickly, Environment Minister Bernard Drainville said Monday. Critics fear it will come at a cost.

Dec 9, 2025 | Featured

High tides cause flooding in Baie-des-Chaleurs coastal communities

High tides swept over parts of Baie-des-Chaleurs on the Gaspé Peninsula this weekend, flooding sections of the shoreline. Environment Canada said water levels in some areas were nearly a metre above normal.

Dec 9, 2025 | Featured

Internal conflicts causing headaches for parents of soccer association in Montreal’s east end

Internal conflicts at FC Anjou have led to a dip in soccer registrations and, according to frustrated parents, the club needs to get back into shape. The borough of Anjou hopes it can shift the goalposts to restore order.

Dec 8, 2025 | Featured