News
25-year-old dies in collision with a pickup truck in Quebec’s Eastern Townships
1+ day, 53+ min ago (147+ words) MONTREAL " A young driver is dead after a collision with a pickup truck on Friday night in Sainte'C'cile'de'Milton, near Granby in Quebec's Eastern Townships. Emergency services were called around 11:30 "p.m. to the crash on Route"137, a two-lane road connecting Granby to…...
Liberal candidate in Terrebonne byelection hopes to reclaim riding on April 12
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (232+ words) TERREBONNE " Liberal candidate Tatiana Auguste is hoping to be elected in the April 12 byelection in the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne, and this time, for good. Auguste opened her riding office in the Montreal-area riding today, telling supporters she wants Terrebonne…...
Major ice storm headed to southern Quebec, up to 35 mm of freezing rain over 24 hours
1+ week, 5+ day ago (279+ words) Environment Canada says a "potentially critical" ice storm is heading for southern Quebec starting Wednesday. According to a special weather statement, the region can expect 20 to 30 millimetres of freezing rain over 24 hours. The storm could "paralyze" transportation, the weather agency…...
Alberta transportation minister says passenger rail plan coming within weeks
2+ week, 1+ day 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…...
Quebec man charged with second-degree murder in woman's death
2+ week, 4+ day ago (74+ words) SAINT-J'R'ME " A Quebec man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a woman northwest of Montreal last week. Patrick Clavel appeared in court in St-J'r'me on Tuesday. Danielle Lascelles was found dead in a home in St-J'r'me…...
Poulin helps Victoire net sixth straight win with 4-3 shootout decision over Sceptres
2+ week, 4+ day ago (499+ words) TORONTO " One streak had to end Tuesday night in Toronto. The Montreal Victoire made sure it wasn't theirs. Marie-Philip Poulin scored the shootout winner as the league-leading Victoire beat the Sceptres 4-3 at Coca-Cola Coliseum for their sixth straight victory. Montreal's…...
Alberta minister optimistic about ER doctor deal, doesn't blame physicians for delay
2+ week, 5+ day ago (690+ words) Alberta Hospitals Minister Matt Jones says he doesn't blame doctors for the delay in a core government plan to address extreme pressures in the province's emergency departments. Jones said Tuesday he's hopeful the government and doctors can find a way…...
Quebec government sued after it cancelled Christian event over anti-abortion concerns
3+ week, 5+ day ago (281+ words) QU'BEC " A Quebec government cabinet minister has taken the stand in a civil case over her decision to cancel an event in 2023 because she thought it would promote anti-abortion views. British Columbia-based Harvest Ministries International is suing the provincial government…...
Snow melt raising flood risk in parts of southern Ontario
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (310+ words) Some communities in southern Ontario are being warned of potential flooding as warmer temperatures bring melting snow and ice after weeks of subzero temperatures. The Grand River Conservation Authority, which covers a large area including Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph and Brantford,…...
Environment Canada issues snowfall warning for eastern Nova Scotia
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (98+ words) HALIFAX " Eastern Nova Scotia is under a snowfall warning Sunday. The weather service says a narrow band of heavy snow is set to develop over Cape Breton and Victoria County. Officials say roads and walkways will likely be messy and…...