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'They were coming to save us': Inquest opens into deaths of two Quebec firefighters

'They were coming to save us': Inquest opens into deaths of two Quebec firefighters

LA MALBAIE, Que. — Linda Simard says her husband frantically told her to call 911 as he watched two volunteer firefighters get swept away in rushing floodwaters in Quebec's Charlevoix region last year.
Quebec employers group worried 'politicized' immigration debate will hurt jobs

Quebec employers group worried 'politicized' immigration debate will hurt jobs

MONTREAL — The latest spat between Quebec and Ottawa over immigration is based on politics and not the reality of the labour market, says the head of a major employers group.
Parti Québécois leader pledges referendum, claiming Ottawa poses 'existential threat'

Parti Québécois leader pledges referendum, claiming Ottawa poses 'existential threat'

DRUMMONDVILLE, Que. — Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon reiterated on Sunday his pledge for a third referendum on independence should his party take power in the next election. At the PQ's national council in Drummondville, Que.
Why is Montreal a stolen car export hub? Jurisdiction limits and size, officials say

Why is Montreal a stolen car export hub? Jurisdiction limits and size, officials say

MONTREAL — Between mid-December and the end of March, police inspected about 400 shipping containers at the Port of Montreal and found nearly 600 stolen vehicles, most of them from the Toronto area.
Quebec zoo examined animal behaviour during last week's total solar eclipse

Quebec zoo examined animal behaviour during last week's total solar eclipse

MONTREAL — As darkness settled during last week's total solar eclipse, Japanese macaques turned their backs to the sun and red crowned cranes went uncharacteristically quiet. But the Himalayan black bears just slept as if nothing was happening.
'Lamborghini' Martinez leads CF Montreal to 2-1 win in long-awaited home opener

'Lamborghini' Martinez leads CF Montreal to 2-1 win in long-awaited home opener

MONTREAL — Laurent Courtois means it when he says having Josef Martinez on his bench is a luxury. “Josef, for me, is a Lamborghini,” the first-year CF Montreal head coach said.

Martínez, Lassiter rally Montreal to 2-1 victory over Cincinnati

MONTREAL (AP) — Josef Martínez scored in the first half and picked up an assist on Ariel Lassiter's match winner in the second as CF Montreal held off FC Cincinnati 2-1 on Saturday night.

QMJHL roundup: Drakkar tip Titan 4-2 to grab 2-0 series lead

BAIE-COMEAU, Que. — Justin Poirier had a goal and assist, Justin Gill chipped in with three assists and the Baie-Comeau Drakkar defeated the visiting Acadie-Bathurst Titan 4-2 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League playoff action on Saturday.
Members of Quebec health care workers union vote against tentative deal with province

Members of Quebec health care workers union vote against tentative deal with province

MONTREAL — Members of a union representing more than 80,000 health care workers in Quebec have decisively rejected a tentative collective agreement with the province that was endorsed by the labour group's leadership.
Heavy rainfall triggers flood conditions on several Quebec rivers

Heavy rainfall triggers flood conditions on several Quebec rivers

SAINT-JÉRÔME, Que. — Quebec officials have reported flooding on a handful rivers north of Montreal and in Quebec City after heavy downpours fell on parts of the province this week. In St-Jérôme, Que.
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