Quebec News

Sex crime case of Montreal billionaire Robert Miller to return to court in October

MONTREAL — The case against Robert Miller has moved a step closer to trial, even as questions remain about the ailing Montreal billionaire's ability to appear in court to face multiple sex charges.

Jul 3, 2024 10:31 AM Read more >

Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine

NEW YORK (AP) — Imagine stepping into a life-sized whale carcass decoy and steering it into deep water. You're looking — yes, looking — for a group of hungry sharks to spark a feeding frenzy.

Jul 3, 2024 9:08 AM Read more >

OMERS selling LifeLabs to Quest Diagnostics in deal valued at $1.35B

TORONTO — Ontario pension fund manager OMERS has signed a deal to sell medical lab company LifeLabs to U.S.-based firm Quest Diagnostics in a deal valued at $1.35 billion including debt.

Jul 3, 2024 8:14 AM Read more >

De Grasse, Warner look to defend titles in Paris as part of Canada's athletics team

MONTREAL — Andre De Grasse and Damian Warner are set to defend their Olympic titles at this summer's Paris Games as part of Canada's athletics team. The team was announced Tuesday by Athletics Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee.

Jul 2, 2024 5:01 PM Read more >

Quebec politician accused of 'interfering' in French elections

QUEBEC CITY, Que. — A candidate for France's far-right National Rally accused a Quebec provincial politician of engaging in "a form of interference" in French politics ahead of last weekend's first round of voting.

Jul 2, 2024 2:59 PM Read more >

Northvolt says it will continue EV battery plant project near Montreal ‘as planned’

MONTREAL — Northvolt says it will continue construction of a $7-billion factory on Montreal's South Shore "as planned" — hours after its CEO said the Swedish battery manufacturer would hit the brakes on its international development plan to refocus o

Jul 2, 2024 2:36 PM Read more >

Concern as Quebec slashes number of family reunification applications it will process

MONTREAL — A woman who has been waiting for two years to sponsor her Guatemalan husband to come to Quebec says the province is acting in bad faith by slashing the number of family reunification applications it will accept.

Jul 2, 2024 1:48 PM Read more >

Adams, Eduard, Elks offensive line among top scorers on CFL's honour roll for Week 4

TORONTO — B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., Toronto Argonauts defensive back Jonathan Edouard and the Edmonton Elks' offensive line were among the top performers on the CFL's honour roll for Week 4 of the season.

Jul 2, 2024 12:55 PM Read more >

Thibeault, Sanford officially named to Canada's Olympic boxing team

MONTREAL — Boxing Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee have named Tammara Thibeault and Wyatt Sanford to Canada's boxing team for this summer's Paris Games. The team was officially announced Tuesday.

Jul 2, 2024 10:54 AM Read more >

Oilers, Panthers rematch set for mid-December as NHL announces 2024-25 schedule

NEW YORK CITY — The Edmonton Oilers have to wait until mid-December to get another crack at the Florida Panthers. The NHL released its full schedule for the 2024-25 season Tuesday, with a highlight coming Dec.

Jul 2, 2024 10:37 AM Read more >