Quebec News

Denis Coderre's leadership bid rejected by Quebec Liberal Party

QUÉBEC — Former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre's bid to become the next leader of the Liberal Party of Quebec was in jeopardy Friday after the party announced it wouldn't accept his candidacy.

Feb 7, 2025 11:53 AM Read more >

Quebec zoo announces death of Shaboola, first white rhino born in Canada

MONTREAL — A Quebec zoo is mourning the death of Shaboola, a 45-year-old white rhino who was the first of her species born in Canada. The Granby zoo announced this week the rhino had been euthanized after her health had recently declined.

Feb 7, 2025 11:20 AM Read more >

Montreal home sales jump 36 per cent in January as rate cuts entice buyers

MONTREAL — The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says Montreal-area home sales rose 36 per cent year-over-year in January.

Feb 7, 2025 10:45 AM Read more >

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent in January. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities.

Feb 7, 2025 8:21 AM Read more >

Queens (NC) and West Georgia meet in conference showdown

West Georgia Wolves (8-14, 2-9 ASUN) at Queens (NC) Royals (8-14, 2-9 ASUN) Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Destiny Jones and West Georgia visit Jordyn Weaver and Queens (NC) in ASUN action Saturday.

Feb 7, 2025 2:44 AM Read more >

QMJHL Roundup: Zonnon hat trick sparks Huskies in 6-5 shootout win over Cataractes

SHAWINIGAN, Que.

Feb 6, 2025 10:15 PM Read more >

Quebec man extradited to U.S. after pregnant migrant dies in border crossing attempt

MONTREAL — U.S.

Feb 6, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

Ottawa, provinces should discuss possibility of west-east oil pipeline: Wilkinson

MONTREAL — Federal Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says Ottawa and the provinces should discuss the possibility of an oil pipeline to Eastern Canada to improve energy security and diversify trade.

Feb 6, 2025 4:18 PM Read more >

Martinez-Ferrada won't seek re-election, is running to be Montreal's mayor

OTTAWA — Soraya Martinez-Ferrada has resigned her posts as federal tourism minister and Liberal party national campaign co-chair to pursue the job of Montreal mayor.

Feb 6, 2025 2:58 PM Read more >

Vandalism spree leaves broken windows, 'Free Palestine' graffiti at McGill: police

MONTREAL — Police are investigating after a large group allegedly smashed windows and graffitied the entrance to McGill University on Wednesday night with the message "Free Palestine.

Feb 6, 2025 1:28 PM Read more >