Exo to cut 73 jobs as it trims spending under Quebec mandate
The public transit agency Exo is cutting 73 positions — representing 11 per cent of its workforce — and preparing for service reductions as it trims its annual budget by 0.4 per cent from last year as part of a...
Man, woman found dead in Manawan home in apparent case of conjugal violence
Officers found the bodies of a 44-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman in their residence Sunday afternoon, the Sûreté du Québec says.
The race for the CAQ’s next leader is officially on as Energy Minister Christine Fréchette...
Quebec Energy and Economy Minister Christine Fréchette says she’s ready to become the province’s second female premier and lead an inclusive Quebec, rooted in a strong economy.
Emergency shelter opens for people in Côte Saint-Luc, NDG for second night as power outage...
Hydro-Québec says it is working to bring back power to customers in the Côte Saint-Luc and NDG areas, but that some people may have to wait until Monday. Meanwhile, the Canadian Red Cross has opened an emergency shelter at the...
Montreal under snowfall warning as bitter cold, power outages continue
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a yellow snowfall warning for the Montreal area Sunday, as thousands are still without power on the island.
Indigenous roller derby documentary Rising Through the Fray hits Quebec cinemas
The full-contact sport of roller derby is the focus of the latest documentary by Kanien’kehá:ka filmmaker Courtney Montour. It tells the story of roller derby team, Indigenous Rising — a team that includes players from more than 30 Indigenous nations...
PQ leader says Mark Carney has effectively launched referendum campaign
Prime Minister Mark Carney, speaking earlier this week about the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City, described the 1759 battle as the start of a ‘partnership’ between French and English people in Canada — a comment that’s stirred controversy and...
Montreal orchestra embraces new generation of classical music artists
Andrei Feher, music director of the Orchestre Classique de Montréal, has a new vision for one of Canada’s most established chamber orchestras. The 35-year-old is one of Canada’s youngest music directors and hopes to work with the Montreal community to...
Researchers hope quality, not quantity of milk can save this uniquely Canadian cow
The vache Canadienne dates back to the beginning of New France, but now it’s on the brink of extinction. A research team at Université Laval in Quebec City is studying the cow and its milk in the hopes of convincing...
Environment Minister Bernard Drainville announces bid for CAQ leadership
Bernard Drainville is vying to become the province’s next premier. He is the second cabinet minister reported to be joining the race for the CAQ leadership.