Quebec News

Quebec premier inaugurates vast Romaine hydro project on North Shore

HAVRE-ST-PIERRE, Que. — The newly inaugurated Romaine hydroelectric complex could serve as a model for future projects that are sorely needed in the province, Quebec Premier François Legault said Thursday. “It brings me a lot of pride.

Oct 12, 2023 2:11 PM Read more >

Quebecor extends coverage areas for Freedom Mobile customers, launching MVNO service

MONTREAL — Quebecor Inc. is extending coverage across Canada for customers of its Freedom Mobile, Videotron and Fizz brands following regulatory rulings that it says will promote competition.

Oct 12, 2023 8:08 AM Read more >

Laurentian Bank makes changes to senior executive ranks

MONTREAL — Laurentian Bank announced a series of changes to its senior executive ranks following a shakeup that saw the appointment of Éric Provost as president and chief executive earlier this month.

Oct 12, 2023 6:54 AM Read more >

St. Lawrence Seaway workers vote in favour of strike if no deal reached by Oct. 21

MONTREAL — Workers represented by Unifor at the St. Lawrence Seaway Corp. have voted 99 per cent in favour of a strike if they are not able to reach a new contract. The union has set a deadline of Oct. 21 to reach an agreement.

Oct 12, 2023 6:19 AM Read more >

Air Canada pilot's 'unacceptable' posts against Israel result in job loss

MONTREAL — An Air Canada pilot who the airline says made "unacceptable posts" about Israel after deadly attacks on that country over the weekend no longer works there. On Tuesday afternoon, the group StopAntisemitism.

Oct 11, 2023 9:49 PM Read more >

Ex-Quebec junior hockey league players plead guilty to sexual assault of teen

QUEBEC — Two former Quebec junior hockey players pleaded guilty Wednesday to sexually assaulting a minor in June 2021 as their team celebrated a championship win.

Oct 11, 2023 3:38 PM Read more >

Former Prince Edward Island premier James Lee dead at 86

MONTREAL — Former Prince Edward Island premier James Lee has died at the age of 86. Lee, who went by Jim, was the province's 26th premier and held the office from 1981 to 1986.

Oct 11, 2023 2:59 PM Read more >

Velan CEO Bruno Carbonaro resigns, board chair James Mannebach named interim CEO

MONTREAL — Velan Inc. says Bruno Carbonaro has resigned as chief executive and a director of the company. The maker of industrial valves says board chair James Mannebach has been named interim CEO.

Oct 11, 2023 6:44 AM Read more >

MTY Food Group reports third-quarter profit and revenue up from year ago

MONTREAL — MTY Food Group Inc. reported its third-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago as its revenue gained 74 per cent. The restaurant company says its net income attributable to owners totalled $38.9 million or $1.

Oct 11, 2023 6:12 AM Read more >

Two Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel remembered as proud and loving

VANCOUVER — Two Canadians killed by Hamas gunmen while attending a music festival in southern Israel over the weekend are being remembered as generous, kind and those who brought love to the world.

Oct 10, 2023 5:45 PM Read more >