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Quebec’s masked band Angine de Poitrine is blowing up. Meet the men behind the noses
Quebec’s newest breakout band wears paper-mâché masks with giant phallic noses and polka-dot-speckled costumes covering…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for February, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent in February. Statistics Canada also…
In the news: Carney in Norway, Canada CUSMA talks leverage, March break destinations
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Major ice storm in forecast for southern Quebec, heavy snow further north
MONTREAL — A major ice storm is forecast to hit southern Quebec on Wednesday with…
Parti Québécois surges with 4th byelection win, as Conservatives see path to growth
MONTRÉAL — The Parti Québécois’ fourth consecutive byelection win shows Quebecers are ready for profound…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in January. Statistics Canada also…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for December, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.8 per cent in December. Statistics Canada also…
Sharp rise in 911 calls in Montreal as wintry weather hits Eastern Canada
MONTREAL — A winter storm brought freezing rain, blowing snow and strong winds across Eastern…
‘Not what they’re saying’: Carney rejects suggestion U.S. may exit trade pact
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney pushed back Thursday against the suggestion the U.S. is…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in November. Statistics Canada also…
Canada’s Valerie Maltais earns two silvers at speedskating World Cup
SALT LAKE CITY — Canadian speedskater Valerie Maltais picked up two World Cup silver medals…
Maltais claims silver, Lamarche takes bronze at speedskating World Cup event
SALT LAKE CITY — Canada’s Valérie Maltais claimed silver in the women’s 3,000 metres, while…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for October, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent in October. Statistics Canada also…
Former federal minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada elected mayor of Montreal
MONTREAL — Montrealers have chosen Soraya Martinez Ferrada, a Chilean refugee who became a federal…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for September, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 7.1 per cent in September. Statistics Canada also…
Quebec LNG proposal not of ‘national interest’ at this point, says federal minister
MONTREAL — Federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says it’s too early to say whether a…
Federal officials were interested in proposed Quebec LNG project, documents show
MONTREAL — Senior federal officials touted a proposed liquefied natural gas facility in Quebec as…
Quebec premier shuffles cabinet, promises ‘shock treatment’ in year before election
MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault, one year away from the general election and deeply…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for August, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 7.1 per cent in August. Statistics Canada also…
Quebec premier to shuffle cabinet next week, prorogue provincial legislature
QUÉBEC — Mired in scandal and dismal polling numbers, Quebec Premier François Legault will shuffle…
Making mud sexy: Scientists search for climate change answers in Quebec sea floor
MONTREAL — Far below the seals and belugas that dive gracefully through Quebec’s Saguenay fiord,…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for June, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent in June. Statistics Canada also…
Ottawa talking to metals giant Rio Tinto about liquidity help amid U.S. tariffs
OTTAWA — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the federal government is talking to mining and…
Norwegian company has plans for LNG export project in Quebec
MONTREAL — As Canada looks to fast-track major projects that could reduce its dependence on…