Quebec faces bone-chilling polar vortex this weekend

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...

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...

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...

It’s been a(nother) tough winter for the REM. What’s going on?

Many who use Montreal’s light-rail network have been feeling frustrated recently due to winter-related delays and stoppages on the network. Experts say it’s difficult for...

Quebec revamps its coat of arms, removes British crown

The Quebec government announced Friday that it’s removing the British crown from the province’s official coat of arms, in what it described as a reaffirmation...

Montreal unsure when displaced NDG tenants can return home after ‘preventive’ evacuation

The City of Montreal is unsure when tenants in the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce neighbourhood will be able to return home after they were evacuated from their building...

No, trees aren’t exploding due to the cold. But see the damage winter is causing

A cold-weather phenomenon affecting trees in Canada has gained attention due to the way it’s being described in viral social media posts.

Christine Fréchette, Quebec’s economy minister, to run for CAQ leadership

Christine Fréchette, Quebec’s economy minister, is set to be the first confirmed candidate in the race to replace François Legault as both the leader of...