Quebec News

AtkinsRéalis sells stake in 407 highway, rounding off turn to pure-play engineering

MONTREAL — AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. announced the sale of its remaining stake in Ontario’s 407 toll highway operator in a $2.79 billion deal that caps off the company's conversion into a pure-play engineering firm.

Mar 13, 2025 1:49 PM Read more >

Eight people charged after dozens of cars stolen from Toronto-area hotel parking lots

Eight people are facing criminal charges after a police investigation into thefts of high-end vehicles from hotel lots in the Greater Toronto Area.

Mar 13, 2025 10:01 AM Read more >

In the news today: Tariff talks in Washington and G7 foreign ministers in Quebec

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Ministers, premier to meet with Lutnick in D.C. Canadian officials are set to meet with the U.S.

Mar 13, 2025 2:30 AM Read more >

QMJHL Roundup: Fauchon scores 44th of season, Océanic edge Phoenix 5-4

RIMOUSKI, Que. — Jonathan Fauchon had a goal and an assist as the Rimouski Océanic edged the Sherbrooke Phoenix 5-4 on Wednesday night in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League.

Mar 12, 2025 9:25 PM Read more >

Canada calls for unity, pushes back on U.S. tariffs as G7 ministers gather in Quebec

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Mar 12, 2025 7:01 PM Read more >

Canadian mayors, workers worry about 'permanent damage' from Trump tariffs

Canadian mayors, workers and industry representatives are warning that the Trump administration's punishing tariffs on steel and aluminum could cost jobs and cause lasting damage to industries on both sides of the border.

Mar 12, 2025 6:39 PM Read more >

Queen Camilla attends Cheltenham Festival, comforts girlfriend of jockey who died after recent fall

CHELTENHAM, England (AP) — Queen Camilla comforted the girlfriend of a jockey who recently died following a fall as the horse forever linked to his career won at the prestigious Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday.

Mar 12, 2025 2:38 PM Read more >

Status of Northvolt's Quebec battery plant unclear amid parent company's bankruptcy

MONTREAL — It's unclear whether Northvolt North America's electric vehicle battery plant project in Quebec will proceed after its parent company filed for bankruptcy in Sweden on Wednesday.

Mar 12, 2025 1:49 PM Read more >

Quebec court to hear appeal from Just for Laughs founder sued for alleged sex assault

MONTREAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon will be allowed to appeal a court ruling that limits the questions his defence can ask in his civil trial for sexual assault, Quebec's highest court has ruled.

Mar 12, 2025 1:29 PM Read more >

Canada's short-track speedskaters to treat world championships as Olympic trial run

MONTREAL — Canada's short-track speedskaters are gearing up for the biggest event of their season.

Mar 12, 2025 12:45 PM Read more >