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Quebecers no longer seeing doctor-assisted deaths as exceptional, says oversight body

Quebecers no longer seeing doctor-assisted deaths as exceptional, says oversight body

MONTREAL — As the frequency of medical aid in dying continues to rise in Quebec, the head of the independent body that monitors the practice in the province says he worries doctor-assisted deaths are no longer being seen as a last resort.
Former Montreal school teacher sentenced to eight years for abusing young girls

Former Montreal school teacher sentenced to eight years for abusing young girls

MONTREAL — A former Montreal primary school teacher who used his position as an educator and basketball coach to lure and sexually abuse five young girls has been sentenced to eight years in prison.
Canadiens trade Petry for second time in just over a year in deal with Red Wings

Canadiens trade Petry for second time in just over a year in deal with Red Wings

MONTREAL — Kent Hughes admits he never really intended to reacquire Jeff Petry about a year after trading him.
Alouettes say QB Fajardo will once again be a game-time decision against Redblacks

Alouettes say QB Fajardo will once again be a game-time decision against Redblacks

Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas says quarterback Cody Fajardo will once again be a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's meeting with the Ottawa Redblacks at TD Place.
17 people sent to hospital after alleged bear spray attack at Quebec vacation camp

17 people sent to hospital after alleged bear spray attack at Quebec vacation camp

MONTREAL — Seventeen people were sent to hospital after they were allegedly attacked with bear spray at a vacation camp northeast of Montreal. Provincial police spokeswoman Sgt.
Police arrest second suspect in death of daughter-in-law of late Montreal mob boss

Police arrest second suspect in death of daughter-in-law of late Montreal mob boss

Montreal police say they've arrested a second man in connection with the brazen daytime shooting in May of a woman with alleged family ties to organized crime.
Boralex shares jump 6% after reporting Q2 profit up from year ago

Boralex shares jump 6% after reporting Q2 profit up from year ago

MONTREAL — Shares in Boralex Inc. rose more than six per cent Monday after the renewable power producer reported its second-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago.
Montreal Alouettes sign quarterback Reece Udinski

Montreal Alouettes sign quarterback Reece Udinski

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have signed quarterback Reece Udinski to a contract, the team announced Monday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Quebec government says it is open to studying whether to relaunch nuclear reactor

Quebec government says it is open to studying whether to relaunch nuclear reactor

MONTREAL — Quebec Energy Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon said Monday he agrees with Hydro-Québec's decision to study a possible reopening of the province's only nuclear power plant.
NBO Montreal did best it could with schedule amid poor weather, says ex-director

NBO Montreal did best it could with schedule amid poor weather, says ex-director

MONTREAL — For the first time in 21 years, Eugene Lapierre took in the National Bank Open in Montreal from the sidelines.