Quebec News

Goalkeeper Melissa Dagenais savours first Canada women's soccer camp close to home

MONTREAL — A first-time call-up to the Canadian national team is always something special, even more so if it comes in your backyard. That's the enviable situation that goalkeeper Melissa Dagenais finds herself this week.

Oct 27, 2023 10:06 AM Read more >

Caufield scores OT winner as Canadiens complete 4-3 comeback win over Blue Jackets

MONTREAL — Cole Caufield scored the overtime winner and captain Nick Suzuki broke out with three points in Montreal's 4-3 victory over Columbus on Thursday night. But it was head coach Martin St.

Oct 26, 2023 9:45 PM Read more >

Cole Caufield scores in the final minute of overtime as Canadiens rally to beat Blue Jackets 4-3

MONTREAL (AP) — Cole Caufield scored with 43 seconds left in overtime and the Montreal Canadiens rallied to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Thursday night.

Oct 26, 2023 8:26 PM Read more >

Montreal man killed by Hamas in attack on Israel remembered as a hero at funeral

MONTREAL — A Montreal man who was killed in Israel during a surprise attack by Hamas earlier this month was remembered as a hero and a "larger-than-life" personality at a funeral Thursday.

Oct 26, 2023 3:52 PM Read more >

Federal justice minister orders review of Quebec man's 2002 sex assault conviction

OTTAWA — The federal justice minister has ordered the Quebec Court of Appeal to review the conviction of a man found guilty of sexual assault more than two decades ago.

Oct 26, 2023 3:14 PM Read more >

Canadian researcher released from Algerian prison after sentence reduced on appeal

MONTREAL — A Canadian researcher whose criminal conviction in Algeria was criticized by human rights groups was released from prison Thursday after an appeal court reduced his sentence.

Oct 26, 2023 1:13 PM Read more >

Canadians aim for better results at second short track World Cup in Montreal

MONTREAL — Short track speedskating coach Sébastien Cros is hoping Canada can improve on its individual medal haul as the world’s top skaters return to Maurice Richard Arena for a second ISU World Cup event from Friday to Sunday.

Oct 26, 2023 12:54 PM Read more >

Homicide probe after 19-year-old Quebec City woman killed, second teen injured

Quebec City police say a 19-year-old woman was killed in her home early this morning while a 16-year-old boy was seriously injured. Police say doctors fear for the life of the injured teen, who was listed in critical condition.

Oct 26, 2023 10:13 AM Read more >

Montreal's social intervention squad contends with rising need, lack of shelter space

MONTREAL — Equipped with a case of naloxone and a backpack of warm socks, two members of Montreal’s social intervention team peer around the side of a dumpster behind a downtown McDonald’s, looking to see if someone needs their help.

Oct 26, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

QMJHL Roundup: Drakkar slip past Tigres for 2-1 overtime victory

BAIE-COMEAU, Que. — Niks Fenenko netted the game-winning goal 3:28 into overtime as the Baie-Comeau Drakkar edged the Victoriaville Tigres 2-1 on Wednesday. Isaac Dufort also scored for Baie-Comeau (9-2-2). Olivier Ciarlo made 15 saves.

Oct 25, 2023 8:47 PM Read more >