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Quebec nurses union says job postings requiring bilingualism are discriminatory

Quebec nurses union says job postings requiring bilingualism are discriminatory

MONTREAL — A nurses union on Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula says job postings by the local health-care network discriminate against francophones because they require that applicants speak English.
Preliminary hearing in 2024 for Quebecer accused of killing two kids in daycare

Preliminary hearing in 2024 for Quebecer accused of killing two kids in daycare

LAVAL, Que. — A preliminary hearing for a Quebec man accused of killing two four-year-olds and injuring six other children after he allegedly drove a city bus into a Montreal-area daycare is expected to take place in the new year.
Rio Tinto Alcan fined $500,000 for one count of violating Fisheries Act

Rio Tinto Alcan fined $500,000 for one count of violating Fisheries Act

SAGUENAY, Que. — A Quebec court has ordered Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. to pay $500,000 after the company allowed the discharge of acidic water into the Saguenay River following the failure of a boiler at its Arvida factory in Saguenay, Que., in 2019.
Jack Hughes' three-point night leads Devils over Canadiens 4-2 in pre-season

Jack Hughes' three-point night leads Devils over Canadiens 4-2 in pre-season

Montreal head coach Martin St. Louis said the New Jersey Devils’ recent progress from developing team to Stanley Cup contender is something he hopes the Canadiens can take steps toward this season.
Three fishers die after boat sinks off Quebec coast, three others rescued

Three fishers die after boat sinks off Quebec coast, three others rescued

MONTREAL — Three people are dead after a fishing boat sank off Quebec's Lower North Shore early Monday morning, provincial police say. The Canadian Coast Guard said six people were aboard the Silver Condor, out of Blanc Sablon, Que.
Montreal man visited Toronto Zoo in middle of killing spree, coroner's inquest hears

Montreal man visited Toronto Zoo in middle of killing spree, coroner's inquest hears

MONTREAL — A coroner's inquest heard Monday that a man killed two people at random in Montreal in August 2022, then travelled to Ontario to visit the Toronto Zoo and Canada's Wonderland before returning to Quebec to murder again.
Lawyer challenges federal decision to deny help to woman with six children in Syria

Lawyer challenges federal decision to deny help to woman with six children in Syria

OTTAWA — A lawyer is urging the Federal Court to direct the Canadian government to repatriate a Quebec woman being held in a Syrian detention camp with her six children.
Military drops sexual misconduct charge against Lt.-Gen. Steve Whelan

Military drops sexual misconduct charge against Lt.-Gen. Steve Whelan

GATINEAU, Que. — The military has dropped a charge related to alleged sexual misconduct against Lt.-Gen. Steve Whelan, who was removed from his job as head of military personnel in 2021 after the allegations were made.
'Show us the money': N.L. premier says open to hydro deal if Quebec pays up

'Show us the money': N.L. premier says open to hydro deal if Quebec pays up

Quebec must be ready to pay if it wants more electricity from Newfoundland and Labrador, Premier Andrew Furey said Monday, describing the current arrangement as “punishing” for his province.
RCMP demolish last structure at Quebec's Roxham Road migrant crossing

RCMP demolish last structure at Quebec's Roxham Road migrant crossing

LACOLLE, Que. — The last RCMP building came down Monday at Quebec's Roxham Road, which has been used by more than 100,000 migrants since 2017 as an unofficial border crossing into Canada.
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