Quebec News

Air Canada responds to international travel demand with summer route expansion

MONTREAL — Air Canada announced new European routes and plans to resume select routes to Japan this summer, in an effort to expand international services.

Oct 13, 2022 9:57 AM Read more >

Quebecer charged in 22-year-old murder after beefed-up cold case unit logs 1st arrest

MONTREAL — The Quebec provincial police's four-year-old expanded cold case squad logged its first victory on Thursday after a man was formally charged in a 22-year-old murder and a separate, violent sexual assault.

Oct 13, 2022 9:17 AM Read more >

Montreal visits Detroit after Caufield's 2-goal game

Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings Detroit; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Montreal Canadiens visit the Detroit Red Wings after Cole Caufield scored two goals in the Canadiens' 4-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Oct 13, 2022 12:12 AM Read more >

Anderson nets winner, Caufield scores twice as Canadiens top Maple Leafs 4-3

MONTREAL — Following a winless pre-season that came with its share of struggles, the Montreal Canadiens found the win column in their regular-season opener.

Oct 12, 2022 9:25 PM Read more >

Anderson scores late goal, Canadiens beat Maple Leafs 4-3

MONTREAL (AP) — Josh Anderson scored with 19 seconds left to give the Montreal Canadiens a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams.

Oct 12, 2022 7:49 PM Read more >

Quebec provincial police make arrest 22 years after murder of college student

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police made an arrest Wednesday in the homicide of a junior college student more than 22 years ago. Guylaine Potvin, 19, was found dead in her apartment in Jonquière, now a borough of Saguenay, Que.

Oct 12, 2022 3:03 PM Read more >

COVID hospitalizations rise in Quebec, minister criticized for overly optimistic tone

MONTREAL — The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations is increasing across Quebec, but the rise is not as rapid as in previous waves and is not being felt in intensive care units, Health Minister Christian Dubé said Wednesday.

Oct 12, 2022 2:23 PM Read more >

Quebec parties to be sworn in next week, Legault to unveil cabinet on Oct. 20

QUEBEC — Newly re-elected Quebec Premier François Legault will present his new cabinet on Thursday, Oct. 20. Thus far, Legault has only confirmed that Christian Dubé will remain health minister.

Oct 12, 2022 1:02 PM Read more >

Hydro-Quebec subsidiary buys 13 dams in New England

MONTREAL (AP) — A Hydro-Quebec subsidiary is buying a company that operates 13 hydropower generating stations in Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts, strengthening its relationship with New England.

Oct 12, 2022 11:23 AM Read more >

Hydro-Québec buying U.S. company Great River Hydro for US$2 billion

MONTREAL — A subsidiary of Hydro-Québec announced a deal Wednesday to buy U.S. power generator Great River Hydro LLC for US$2 billion.

Oct 12, 2022 7:27 AM Read more >