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U.S. trade war is looming over sovereignty debate in Quebec election
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1016+ words) People participate in an independence march in Montreal, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, during an event to mark the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Quebec referendum. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes Charles Rousseau says he’s always believed in Quebec independence but it won’t be his…...
New Brunswick won’t stop supplying power to Maine at this point, premier says
2+ week, 5+ day ago (211+ words) New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt makes a defense and cybersecurity announcement in Fredericton on Tuesday Aug. 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Eli Ridder FREDERICTON - New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt says Canada’s trade war with the U.S. has not reached a point where…...
Man acquitted of decades-old murders settles lawsuit with Montreal and Quebec
4+ week, 2+ day ago (515+ words) Claude Paquin, centre, is flanked by lawyers Nicholas St-Jacques and Julie Harinen at the Montreal courthouse on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 after a judge overturned his conviction in connection with the 1978 murder of two people. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — Julie Harinen (Mandatory…...
Pride celebrations take over downtown Montreal with parade
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (128+ words) Participants pull a rainbow flag along a street during the Pride parade in Montreal, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes MONTREAL - After a week of daily events and celebrations, Pride events are taking over downtown Montreal. Fierté Montréal is…...
No apparent fines yet for ticket resellers under Ontario price-cap law
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (818+ words) Portugal and Croatia line up for the national anthems during a World Cup round of 32 soccer match, in Toronto on Thursday, July 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan Ontario’s World Cup matches have come and gone with ticket resale platforms running…...
Alberta premier speaks in French in Quebec, commiserates on Habs’ playoff demise
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (148+ words) QUÉBEC - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, in her first public event in Quebec City, delivered a short speech in French and commiserated over the playoff demise of the Montreal Canadiens. Smith told business leaders today that she thinks Alberta and Quebec…...
Too much English on Quebec government websites, says French-language commissioner
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (684+ words) A man waves a Quebec flag during a march to celebrate National Patriots Day in Montreal, Monday, May 20, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes MONTREAL - Many of Quebec’s largest government agencies continue to operate bilingual websites despite stricter requirements under the…...
Québec solidaire proposes an inflation-linked cap on rent increases
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (132+ words) Quebec Solidaire delegates vote at the party’s convention in Montreal, Saturday, May 9, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes MONTREAL - Québec solidaire members adopted a motion on Sunday that would apply if the party were to form government, to support a cap…...
Québec solidaire weighing priorities, including wealth tax and public grocery stores
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (149+ words) Quebec Solidaire Leader Ruba Ghazal questions the government at the legislature in Quebec City, Wednesday, May 6, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot MONTREAL - Quebec’s leftist sovereigntist party wants to restore affordability through public grocery stores, a wealth tax and raising the…...
Ontario teen charged with first-degree murder after three found dead in home
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (200+ words) Police tape is shown in Calgary, on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh BROCKVILLE - Police in the eastern Ontario city of Brockville say a teen faces first-degree murder charges after three people were found dead inside a home. Officers…...