Brian Mulroney’s political ‘destiny’ remembered at state funeral
Brian Mulroney was honoured at a state funeral in Montreal Saturday. "To dad, everyone mattered," his daughter Caroline said in his eulogy.
Canada
Mar 23
‘Sabotage’: Nails placed in tree trunks at future Quebec EV battery plant site
Northvolt says the site of its future electric vehicle battery plant near Montreal was sabotaged after nails were driven into trees that are set to be cut down.
Environment
Jan 23
Liberal Party of Quebec hitting the reset button
The top political echelon of the party has released a 75-page booklet, a political playbook of sorts, outlining the party's core values and positions on key issues.
Canada
Oct 12, 2023
Fossil records earn Quebec island world heritage status
According to UNESCO's website, Quebec's largest island is the most complete and best-preserved paleontological record of the first mass extinction of animal life.
Canada
Sep 19, 2023
How Metallica playing Montreal’s Olympic Stadium reignites debate about venue’s relevance
The iconic stadium has been riddled with structural and financial issues for years, and with that, the ongoing debate as to what it offers the city.
Canada
Aug 11, 2023
Fear in Lac-Mégantic that ‘monster trains’ will lead to another rail disaster
On July 6, 2013, a train carrying 72 tank cars filled with crude oil derailed and exploded, killing 47 people and destroying entire city blocks in the Quebec town.
Canada
Jul 4, 2023
Ottawa to expropriate land for rail bypass in Lac-Mégantic
Several groups that are opposed to the railway bypass say they are displeased with the federal government's decision and are studying legal options.
Canada
Jun 15, 2023
Criticism and applause: A look at the end of Quebec’s parliamentary session
On the last day of Quebec's parliamentary session, all fingers pointed to the CAQ, the party in power. But opposition parties had their track records questioned too.
Politics
Jun 9, 2023
Quebec town votes against Lac-Mégantic rail bypass project as expropriations loom
The neighbouring municipality of Frontenac confirmed that 92.5 per cent of eligible residents opposed the project in a referendum held Sunday.
Canada
Feb 20, 2023
Canada’s deepest train station taking shape in Montreal
"The station will be accessible via five high-speed elevators that will travel the equivalent of a 20-storey building in less than 30 seconds," says REM contractor, CDPQ Infra.
Canada
Nov 18, 2021
Full list of TIFF Gala films and special presentations for 2010
A full list of TIFF Gala films and special presentations for 2010
Jul 27, 2010
Jean Charest, Liberals ponder next steps
He shouldn’t be out of work for long. A politician of Jean Charest’s calibre, with his vast network of contacts, here and abroad, dynamic speaking talents and 28 years of public service is bound to be scooped up by someone. <br />
Sep 7, 2012
Quebec Liberals plan quick race to replace Jean Charest
QUEBEC - Quebec Liberals are planning a quick leadership race that would have a successor to Jean Charest in place during the winter.
Politics
Sep 11, 2012
Quebec Liberal Party rushes to find new leader
Mindful of the perils of long-drawn-out out leadership races, Quebec’s Liberals are stepping up the pace to replace Jean Charest. <br /><br />
Canada
Sep 12, 2012
Jean-Marc Fournier named interim leader of Quebec Liberals
Outgoing Quebec justice minister Jean-Marc Fournier has become the interim leader of federalist forces in the province.
Canada
Sep 12, 2012
Top picks from the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival
TORONTO - The Toronto International Film Festival ended on the weekend after unspooling 289 feature films over 11 days of movie madness. The Canadian Press writers who covered the fest pick their favourite titles. Here they are (in alphabetical order):
Entertainment
Sep 16, 2012
Medical advisory panel urges doctors to discuss user fees and insurance services
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A contentious report from an advisory panel to the Canadian Medical Association says it should consider everything from user fees to franchises and "various insurance schemes" to bolster Canada's flagging health care system.
Canada
Aug 22, 2011
Medical advisory panel urges doctors to discuss user fees and insurance services
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A contentious report from an advisory panel to the Canadian Medical Association says it should consider everything from user fees to franchises and "various insurance schemes" to bolster Canada's flagging health care system.
Health
Aug 22, 2011
Medical advisory panel urges doctors to discuss user fees and insurance services
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A contentious report from an advisory panel to the Canadian Medical Association says it should consider everything from user fees to franchises and "various insurance schemes" to bolster Canada's flagging health care system.
Aug 22, 2011
Race to find new leader for the Quebec Liberals expected to heat up
The race to replace Jean Charest as head of the Quebec Liberals is heating up, with two more candidates expected to enter the fray this week.
Canada
Oct 1, 2012