Quebec News

Blue Bombers star running back Oliveira among CFL players to watch in 2024

Brady Oliveira has a tough act to follow.

Jun 5, 2024 2:15 PM Read more >

Robert Miller too sick to defend himself against Montreal sex charges: lawyers

MONTREAL — Lawyers defending Quebec billionaire businessman Robert Miller against sex crime charges have filed an application for a stay of proceedings, saying he is too sick to appear in court.

Jun 5, 2024 2:12 PM Read more >

Man to serve 12 months house arrest in fatal hit-and-run of 7-year-old Ukrainian girl

MONTREAL — A driver who struck and killed a seven-year-old Ukrainian refugee in Montreal in 2022 has been sentenced to 12 months of house arrest.

Jun 5, 2024 11:02 AM Read more >

Competition Bureau says SiriusXM Canada agrees to pay $3.3-million penalty

GATINEAU, Que. — The Competition Bureau says SiriusXM Canada has agreed to pay a $3.3-million penalty after an investigation into the satellite radio and streaming company's subscription plan pricing.

Jun 5, 2024 10:05 AM Read more >

Alouettes, Bombers set to kick off '24 CFL season with Grey Cup rematch

TORONTO — The start of the regular season couldn't come at a better time for the CFL. The 2024 campaign kicks off Thursday night in Winnipeg with the Blue Bombers hosting the Montreal Alouettes in a Grey Cup rematch.

Jun 5, 2024 8:33 AM Read more >

With a new coaching staff, Quentin Johnston hopes for a turnaround with Los Angeles Chargers

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Sanjay Lal’s first bit of coaching to Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston didn’t have to do with route running or hand placement when vying with a cornerback while being covered.

Jun 4, 2024 7:51 PM Read more >

Quebec entertainment group ComediHa! confirms acquisition of Just For Laughs assets

MONTREAL — Quebec-based entertainment group ComediHa! said Tuesday it's "entering a new era" as it confirmed it will acquire a number of assets from the financially troubled Just for Laughs comedy company.

Jun 4, 2024 10:27 AM Read more >

Defending-champion Alouettes eager to prove last season wasn't a one-hit wonder

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes will need to find a new source of inspiration this season.

Jun 4, 2024 10:15 AM Read more >

Homicides down, but overall crime rose in Montreal in 2023: police

MONTREAL — While murders were down, the overall crime rate in Montreal was up in 2023, largely driven by offences such as assaults, robberies and car thefts, police announced.

Jun 3, 2024 3:51 PM Read more >

Elected leaders should read Supreme Court decisions before speaking, says top justice

OTTAWA — The chief justice of the Supreme Court sent a warning Monday about the risks elected officials run by reacting to decisions from the court without first having read the rulings themselves.

Jun 3, 2024 2:34 PM Read more >