Quebec News

A proposed deal that would see three tobacco giants pay out billions to provinces and territories, as well as smokers across Canada, has been approved by the companies' creditors, a lawyer representing some of the creditors said Thursday, calling it

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador have signed a sweeping new deal to build new energy projects and throw out a decades-old contract that has long been a source of strife and bitterness for Canada's easternmost province.

BUDAPEST — Canadian swimming star Summer McIntosh smashed another short-course world record with a dominant victory in the women's 200-metre butterfly at the world championships on Thursday.

MONTREAL — Quebec’s largest hotel will close over the holidays due to an ongoing labour dispute. The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel says it will close its doors temporarily, starting Dec.

MONTREAL — A Montreal suburb is declaring the “end of the deer saga” today after completing its plan to cull a growing herd of white-tailed deer in one of its parks.

MONTREAL — Montreal billionaire Robert Miller is facing criminal charges of sexual misconduct involving a new complainant who was under the age of 14 when the alleged offences began.

MONTREAL — Transat A.T. Inc. reported a big boost in profits in its latest quarter, driven by millions of dollars in compensation from an engine maker as well as more passengers.

MONTREAL — Deanna Stellato-Dudek is one step closer to her Olympic dream. The world champion figure skater gained Canadian citizenship Wednesday, making her eligible to represent Canada at the Olympic Games.

TORONTO — Gold miner Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. has signed an agreement to buy O3 Mining Inc. in a friendly deal valued at about $204 million.

The Superior Court of Quebec has approved a $2.5-million settlement in a class action targeting Dollarama Inc.'s use of eco fees.