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Quebec premier hopeful despite looming termination of draft Labrador energy deal
15+ hour, 14+ min ago (478+ words) Quebec Premier Christine Fr'chette says she remains hopeful that Newfoundland and Labrador will proceed with a proposed joint energy agreement, though it is set to expire this week. A committee appointed by the Progressive Conservative Newfoundland and Labrador government is…...
Frank Stronach's lawyers argue abuse of process in preparing complainants
2+ week, 5+ day ago (402+ words) TORONTO " Lawyers for Canadian auto parts magnate Frank Stronach argue prosecutors and police were "unacceptably negligent" in capturing what went on during meetings to prepare complainants for his sexual assault trial. Defence lawyers have brought an abuse of process motion…...
Ontario must prepare for 'tougher times' ahead, finance minister says before budget
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (866+ words) TORONTO " Ontario should be prepared for "tougher times" amid global economic disruption, but the government won't slash public sector jobs to buttress the budget amid uncertainty, the finance minister is signalling ahead of Thursday's fiscal update. Other provinces have recently…...
Fr'chette and Drainville face off in first CAQ leadership debate
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (187+ words) QU'BEC " The first debate in the race to succeed Quebec Premier Fran'ois Legault as leader of the Coalition Avenir Qu'bec took place in Quebec City, with candidates Christine Fr'chette and Bernard Drainville facing off. Saturday's discussion touched on the economy,…...
Quebec Liberal leader defends party as report casts doubt over vote-buying texts
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (519+ words) QU'BEC " Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard says he wants answers about allegations of fundraising irregularities during the 2025 Liberal leadership race, but insists the party as a whole should not be painted with the same brush. "I embrace the history of…...
Montreal police investigate the suspicious death of a man found downtown
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (110+ words) MONTREAL " A man died Sunday morning in hospital after a passerby found him lying on Sainte-Catherine Street East in downtown Montreal. Police spokesperson Johany Charland says the man was discovered lying on the road near Fafard Street around 4: 45 a. m. in critical…...
Alberta transportation minister says passenger rail plan coming within weeks
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (143+ words) CALGARY " Alberta's government says a long-awaited passenger rail master plan is expected to be made public within weeks. Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen says with the plan complete, he's hoping to announce it next month. Dreeshen says it aims to include…...
Manitoba government introduces bills on crime, health and other issues
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (388+ words) WINNIPEG " The Manitoba government introduced more than a dozen bills in the legislature Thursday aimed at cracking down on machetes, reducing the use of sick notes and enacting other measures promised in its throne speech last fall. Among the proposals…...
Loss of government funding, secularism putting many Quebec churches 'on the brink"
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1044+ words) MONTREAL " In 2023, the Ste-Marie-de-l'Isle Maligne church in Alma, Que. , completed its transformation into the St-Cr'me " a combination hotel, ice cream shop and event space. It's one of dozens of churches that have been restored in recent years, with some finding…...
Quebec ends funding for Northvolt battery factory
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (588+ words) MONTREAL " The Quebec government is pulling the plug on a $7-billion electric-vehicle battery project near Montreal and trying to recoup some of its investment. Economy Minister Christine Fr'chette announced Tuesday that the government is cutting its losses on the planned…...