Quebec News

Federica Brignone wins a World Cup giant slalom. Mikaela Shiffrin finishes third

TREMBLANT, Quebec (AP) — Federica Brignone of Italy picked up her first World Cup victory in two seasons by winning a women's giant slalom on Saturday. Mikaela Shiffrin finished in third place.

Dec 2, 2023 3:24 PM Read more >

Montreal's Alex Newhook out for 10-12 weeks due to ankle injury

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens say Alex Newhook will be out for 10 to 12 weeks due to a high ankle sprain. Newhook appeared to sustain the injury during Thursday's game against the Florida Panthers.

Dec 2, 2023 10:17 AM Read more >

Macey and Doucet have two-goal efforts as Foreurs top Mooseheads 5-2

VAL-D'OR, Que. — Connor Macey scored twice as the Val-D'Or Foreurs defeated the Halifax Mooseheads 5-2 on Friday night. David Doucet had two goals for the Foreurs and Tomas Cibulka added a single.

Dec 1, 2023 9:35 PM Read more >

Montreal Chinese groups threaten to sue RCMP over 'secret police station' allegations

MONTREAL — Two Montreal-area Chinese community groups are threatening to sue the RCMP over what they say are defamatory allegations that they hosted secret “police stations” used by Beijing to intimidate members of the local Chinese community.

Dec 1, 2023 4:44 PM Read more >

World Cup skiers excited for new event in Tremblant: 'It's gonna be pretty sick'

MONT-TREMBLANT, Que. — The set up at Mont-Tremblant is already making an impression on some of the world's top alpine skiers.

Dec 1, 2023 4:12 PM Read more >

Police in Quebec, Ontario, N.B. make 46 arrests in anti-child porn operation

MONTREAL — Police in three provinces arrested 46 men this week as part of an anti-child pornography operation.

Dec 1, 2023 2:21 PM Read more >

Quebec teachers accuse Legault of 'emotional blackmail' after plea to end strike

QUEBEC — A striking Quebec teachers union said Friday it won't give in to "emotional blackmail" from the premier after he asked them to return to work for the good of their students.

Dec 1, 2023 1:53 PM Read more >

Mont-Tremblant World Cup 'a dream come true' for local favourite Valérie Grenier

MONT-TREMBLANT, Que. — Valérie Grenier was so young the first time she snowploughed down the trails at Mont-Tremblant, she can’t even remember it.

Dec 1, 2023 10:08 AM Read more >

Montreal Canadiens sign goaltender Montembeault to three-year extension

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens agreed to a three-year contract extension with goaltender Samuel Montembeault on Friday. The contract, which runs until the end of the 2026-27 season, has an annual average value of US$3.

Dec 1, 2023 9:56 AM Read more >

National Bank reports Q4 profit up from year ago, raises quarterly dividend

MONTREAL — National Bank of Canada reported its fourth-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago and raised its dividend. The bank said Friday it will now make a quarterly payment to shareholders of $1.06 per share, up from $1.02.

Dec 1, 2023 7:22 AM Read more >