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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
Air Transat to gradually shut down operations over 3 days after union issues strike notice
In a statement issued shortly after the mandate was announced by the union, Air Transat called the strike notice “premature.” The airline said there has been progress in negotiations and that it’s made “generous” contract offers.
Elderly couple targeted in fatal home invasion in St-Hubert, Que.
An 88-year-old man is dead after he and his wife, 86, were assaulted inside their home on Renaud Street in St-Hubert, Que.
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.
2 people in their 70s die after head-on collision in Quebec’s Laurentians
Two people died and another is seriously injured after a vehicle collided head-on with another vehicle in Quebec’s Laurentians region.