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...

Jan 27, 2026 | Featured

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.

Jan 27, 2026 | Featured

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.

Jan 26, 2026 | Featured

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...

Jan 26, 2026 | Featured

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.

Jan 26, 2026 | Featured

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...

Jan 26, 2026 | Featured

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...

Jan 26, 2026 | Featured

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...

Jan 25, 2026 | Featured

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...

Jan 25, 2026 | Featured

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.

Jan 25, 2026 | Featured