Sister of Quebec man killed in Florida boat explosion also injured: friend

Officials say a preliminary investigation in Fort Lauderdale showed a 37-foot vessel exploded after its engines were started, injuring all seven passengers on board. Thi Cam Nhung Lê said 41-year-old Sebastien Gauthier was celebrating the holidays with his family when...

Dec 30, 2024 | News

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens continue decisive road trip, blank Florida 4-0

The Montreal Canadiens have kicked off their post-Christmas schedule and did it impressively, going into Florida and blanking the Panthers.

Dec 30, 2024 | News

Freezing rain warning in effect in parts of Quebec

Environment Canada says freezing drizzle has ended over southern Quebec, but temperatures hovering near zero could lead to more freezing rain.

Dec 30, 2024 | News

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens’ roll continues with 5-2 win in Tampa Bay

After a masterful 4-0 win over the Florida Panthers on Saturday, the Montreal Canadiens kept the momentum going in Tampa Bay on Sunday. The Habs, who are playing their best hockey of the season, outshot the Lightning 36-22 in posting a 5-2...

Dec 30, 2024 | News

Ford asks Ottawa to extend tax deadline for charitable donations after postal strike

Canada’s premiers are calling on the federal government to extend the deadline for claiming charitable donations on tax returns through to the end of February.

Dec 26, 2024 | News

Justin Trudeau’s Christmas message emphasizes ‘love and kindness’ as he faces calls to resign

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s annual Christmas message — released at a time when he’s facing his own political uncertainty — encourages Canadians to give thanks for “all that is good in the world” and check in on those who have...

Dec 26, 2024 | News

Streamers like Netflix, Disney Plus get court reprieve from paying for Canadian content

In June, the CRTC said foreign streamers like Netflix and Disney Plus must contribute five per cent of their annual Canadian revenues to a fund devoted to producing Canadian content — a decision the companies are challenging in Federal Court.

Dec 26, 2024 | News

Canada ends flagpoling for those seeking work and study permits at the border

Work and study permits will no longer be available for flagpolers at ports of entry in Canada.

Dec 26, 2024 | News

Quebec labour minister mulls law change to give province authority to end strikes, lockouts

Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet is contemplating changing the law to grant the government more authority to intervene in labour disputes.

Dec 26, 2024 | News

Passengers facing flight disruptions could get more protections under Canadian proposals

The Canadian Transportation Agency, the quasi-judicial tribunal and regulator tasked with enforcing air passenger rights and compensation rules, has unveiled proposed amendments to the Air Passenger Protection Regulations.

Dec 26, 2024 | News