Quebec creates new committee to study whether secularism rules are being followed

The Quebec government is creating a committee to make recommendations on how to strengthen secularism in the province. 

Mar 10, 2025 | News

7-Eleven, Couche-Tard advance acquisition talks with divestment exploration

The parent company of 7-Eleven appears to be warming to a possible sale to Quebec-based convenience store owner Alimentation Couche-Tard.

Mar 10, 2025 | News

Famous Canadian author Louise Penny axes U.S. book tour over Trump threats

Penny’s decision to cancel her U.S. tour has earned widespread support on her social media site from dozens of Americans and Canadians, who praised her integrity and courage.

Mar 10, 2025 | News

Could maple water replace coconut water? Ontario producers hope so

Can Ontario make maple water the next big beverage? Ontario maple farmers are optimistic about the future of maple water as something that could boost the local economy.

Mar 10, 2025 | News

Montrealers denounce Donald Trump for ‘betrayal’ of U.S. friends, allies

“You can try to intimidate us with us with trade wars, (but) we’ll never become your 51st state,” one protest organizer said, urging resistance against U.S. authoritarianism

Mar 10, 2025 | News

Federal Liberals hand Quebec’s Davie shipyard new $3.25B icebreaker deal

The federal Liberal government made a major funding announcement for the Quebec shipbuilding industry Sunday just hours before Liberals were to vote to pick a new leader.

Mar 10, 2025 | News

Military planners map out restructuring the Canadian Army, says top soldier

The Canadian Army is about to embark on a wholesale restructuring in the face of growing demands for troops and equipment both overseas and at home, says the country’s top soldier. A military modernization team is currently studying the problem...

Mar 7, 2025 | News

Court dismisses legal challenge to Trudeau’s prorogation decision

A judge has dismissed a court challenge that sought to overturn the current suspension of Parliament.

Mar 7, 2025 | News

Trump pausing tariffs on some Canadian goods until April 2

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he is again pausing his tariffs on some Canadian goods until April 2, offering the country at least a partial reprieve from a punishing 25 per cent levy.

Mar 7, 2025 | News

Canadian senator challenges Donald Trump Jr. to a boxing match

Sen. Patrick Brazeau wants to punch Donald Trump in the face.  Not the U.S. president, but his son, Donald Trump Jr. The Quebec senator took to social media on Thursday to challenge the younger Trump to a charity boxing match. “In light...

Mar 7, 2025 | News