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Metro sees profits jump on sales growth as striking workers push for wage gains

Metro sees profits jump on sales growth as striking workers push for wage gains

MONTREAL — Metro Inc. said Wednesday that its earnings surged in its latest results, fuelled by higher same-store sales and a favourable tax ruling, as the company faces calls from striking workers to share more of those gains.
WSP Global raises earnings forecast as profits soar

WSP Global raises earnings forecast as profits soar

MONTREAL — WSP Global Inc. is riding high after boosting its earnings forecast for the year, buoyed by organic growth as well as recent acquisitions that have boosted revenues.
Fax machines standing in way of Quebec health system fully adopting AI: report

Fax machines standing in way of Quebec health system fully adopting AI: report

MONTREAL — The Quebec health-care system's reliance on fax machines, handwritten notes and paper files is standing in the way of the province fully harnessing artificial intelligence, according to a recent report.
Religious group sues Quebec government for blocking event over abortion concerns

Religious group sues Quebec government for blocking event over abortion concerns

QUEBEC — A Christian group announced Wednesday it is suing the Quebec government after the tourism minister cancelled a religious gathering last June at a publicly owned convention centre because she assumed the event would promote anti-abortion view
Quebec court says it can hear challenge to governor general's lack of French

Quebec court says it can hear challenge to governor general's lack of French

MONTREAL — The Quebec Superior Court has ruled that it can hear a challenge to the appointment of Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, who isn't fluent in French.
CAE tops earnings predictions in first quarter amid renewed demand in civil aviation

CAE tops earnings predictions in first quarter amid renewed demand in civil aviation

MONTREAL — CAE Inc. is reporting a 13 per cent spike in revenues as commercial aviation bounces back following a prolonged pandemic downturn.
Canada's Fernandez cruises while Andreescu, citing back pain, loses at NBO

Canada's Fernandez cruises while Andreescu, citing back pain, loses at NBO

MONTREAL — Still seeking her first win in Montreal, Leylah Fernandez said she had nerves before her first-round match on Tuesday afternoon. “I’m playing in front of a home crowd, I want to do well for them,” she said.

Caroline Wozniacki through to next round at National Bank Open after retiring in 2020

MONTREAL (AP) — Caroline Wozniacki made a triumphant return to tennis, defeating Kimberly Birrell in straight sets at the National Bank Open on Tuesday.
Unifor president demands SNC-Lavalin reinstate fired union head

Unifor president demands SNC-Lavalin reinstate fired union head

MONTREAL — The head of Canada's largest private sector union is calling out SNC-Lavalin for firing the head of a separate union that represents 900 of its engineers, scientists and technicians.
Quebec police say 22 people died in road and off-road crashes over two-week period

Quebec police say 22 people died in road and off-road crashes over two-week period

MONTREAL — Twenty-two people died in crashes on the province's roads and trails over the past two weeks, marking a particularly deadly summer holiday period, Quebec provincial police said Tuesday.
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