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After series of scandals, Quebec’s new youth protection boss promising transparency
QUÉBEC — The new director of Quebec’s youth protection system promised on Thursday to shed…
Carabins, Thunderbirds among those in action as U Sports football playoffs continue
The defending Vanier Cup-champion Montreal Carabins, the 2023 runner-up UBC Thunderbirds and the undefeated Laurier…
Quebec schools want exemption from foreign student cap, but minister unmoved
MONTREAL — Public post-secondary institutions in Quebec say they should be exempt from the government’s…
The latest developments in the U.S. election following Donald Trump win
OTTAWA — Former U.S. president Donald Trump has secured his political comeback and return to…
Quebec premier warns of a possible influx of migrants following Trump’s election
MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault is raising concerns about the prospect of a “massive…
Inuk man shot dead by police a victim of systemic racism: Crown-Indigenous minister
MONTREAL — The killing of an Inuk man by police earlier this week in Quebec’s…
Health minister wants all Quebecers to have access to a health professional by 2026
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government says it wants every Quebecer to have access to a…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for October, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in October. Statistics Canada also…
Quebec police arrest 17 in raids targeting child pornography and exploitation
MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say 17 men are facing charges related to possessing, distributing…
University roundup: Rams beat Huskies 19-14 to hoist Hardy Cup
SASKATOON, Sask. — The University of Regina Rams are BioSteel Hardy Cup champions after defeating…
Quebec First Nation says government, Hydro-Québec left it out of wind projects
MONTREAL — A First Nation near Quebec City says the provincial government and Quebec’s hydro…
In the news today: Montreal dockworkers reject latest offer
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Quebec orders audits at 17 schools over alleged behaviour ‘contrary to Quebec values’
MONTREAL — Quebec Education Minister Bernard Drainville says his department will investigate complaints involving 17…
Blondin makes two trips to the podium as Canada earns three medals at Four Continents
HACHINOHE — Ivanie Blondin helped Canada to a team sprint gold medal before picking up…
Québec solidaire member faces rebuke for saying fellow politicians target minorities
MONTREAL — Amid heavy criticism across party lines, an opposition member of the provincial legislature…
Montreal city councillors table motion to declare state of emergency on homelessness
MONTREAL — As the biting cold of winter looms in Montreal, a pair of independent…
Graeme Fish leads Canada’s medal charge in Four Continents speedskating
HACHINOHE — Graeme Fish led Canada’s speedskating team to a four-medal day at the Four…
1 man dead, 1 missing after house catches fire south of Quebec City
MONTREAL — One person was found dead and another is still missing after a house…
Quebec police no longer looking for second person after fatal house fire in Beauce
MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say they’re no longer looking for a second person following…
Quebec aims to boost access to abortion pills, clinics
MONTREAL — Quebec wants to improve access to abortion services as part of a new…
Here’s a list of October inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was two per cent in October, Statistics Canada says.…
Quebec politician offers mea culpa for comments on racism in provincial legislature
QUÉBEC — A Quebec legislature member tried to make amends on Tuesday for his controversial…
Edmonton to host PWHL game between Toronto Sceptres, Ottawa Charge
EDMONTON — Edmonton will be the site of a Professional Women’s Hockey League neutral site…
Young Quebecers care less than older people about being served in English: survey
MONTREAL — A survey conducted for Quebec’s language watchdog has found that young Quebecers are…