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Montreal volunteer executive director fired in administrative shake-up
You can’t fire a volunteer, but the Volunteer Bureau of Montreal has fired its executive director in an administrative shake-up at the bureau which will soon celebrate its 80th anniversary. Alison...
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Former Boisbriand mayor sentenced to 18 months in prison in municipal...
A judge has sentenced the former mayor of Boisbriand, who was found guilty of fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud and abuse of trust, to prison for 18 months. In a sentencing ruling issued on Friday,...
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Ruth Ellen Brosseau: 'Do I have justify how hard I was hit in the breast?'
By Kristy Kirkup OTTAWA — Ruth Ellen Brosseau says she has faced personal attacks since she was elbowed in the House of Commons by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, including that she should be “ashamed...
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Marco Pizzi and seven other men set to have lengthy bail hearing
Almost all of the more than 500 people who filed into Madonna Della Difesa church in Little Italy on Nov. 10, 2010, had little, if anything, to say. Most wore sombre faces as they filed in to pay...
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Véronique Hivon talks sovereignty, but not referendum specifics
QUEBEC — Parti Québécois leadership candidate Véronique Hivon has made public her plans to mobilize the sovereignty movement, but refused to provide details about the mechanics of a future referendum....
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After $6.1-million upgrade, bike path linking Montreal, South Shore reopens
Just in time for the long weekend, a key cycling and pedestrian link between Montreal and the South Shore reopened on Friday after a $6.1-million upgrade. The path, adjacent to the Champlain Bridge,...
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What's open and closed in Montreal on Victoria Day weekend
Here is a partial list of what’s open and closed on Monday, May 23, for the Journée nationale des patriotes, or Victoria Day. Banks will be closed. Federal and provincial government offices will be...
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B.C. woman sought as suspect in arson fire at Montreal clinic
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued seeking the arrest of a woman from British Columbia as the suspect in the arson fire earlier this month at a Montreal clinic that offers gender confirming surgery....
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Quebec dedicates $188 million to improve online economy
The Quebec government will dedicate $188 million over the next five years to improve Quebec’s online economy and provide high-speed Internet access to parts of the province currently deprived of it....
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Fatal collision in Montérégie: 1 dead, 2 injured
A collision between two vehicles Friday night has left one person dead and to others injured in a municipality of Upton in the Montérégie region of Quebec. The cause of the accident, which took place...
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For Quebec's aboriginal police, critics say pay is no match for the danger
The stack of police files sitting on William Moffat’s desk paints a grim picture. Officers in the Kawawachikamach First Nation, near Schefferville, responded to 64 suicide attempts in the last 12...
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George Takei praises Canada for leading the way on marriage equality
TORONTO — The branches of George Takei’s family tree extend to Canada with relatives in Toronto and Ottawa. But the American actor and activist’s love for the United States’ northern neighbour takes...
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Food recall covers 400 items, including frozen veggies sold at Costco
DES MOINES, Iowa — Amid a massive frozen foods recall involving millions of packages of fruits and vegetables that were shipped to all 50 U.S. states, Canada and Mexico, authorities who want to stem...
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Canada holds off U.S. 4-3, will play Finland for gold at worlds
MOSCOW — When Canada defeated the U.S. 4-1 in the first game of the world hockey championship, they didn’t have Ryan Ellis in their lineup. And they didn’t need him. But in a semifinal rematch on...
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Finland beats Russia 3-1 to reach world ice hockey final
MOSCOW — Finland beat Russia 3-1 on Saturday to set up an ice hockey world championship final against Canada. The Finns, the only unbeaten team, are on course for their first world championship since...
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Nunez homer caps late rally as Twins defeat Blue Jays
MINNEAPOLIS — Eduardo Nunez homered to cap a five-run rally in the eighth inning as the Minnesota Twins suddenly broke loose to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 Saturday. The Twins had been shut out on...
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Exaggerator wins Preakness, turning the tables on Nyquist
BALTIMORE — Finally, Exaggerator has beaten Nyquist, and it came in the Preakness on Saturday to end any chance of another Triple Crown. Seizing the lead at the top of the stretch, Exaggerator splashed...
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10-20 cm of snow expected near Calgary, Banff
Areas north and west of Calgary were under a snowfall warning Saturday evening, with Environment Canada forecasting 10-20 centimetres for the May long weekend. The warning covers Airdrie, Cochrane,...
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Former Canadiens enforcer Georges Laraque helps foil abduction
Former Habs enforcer Georges Laraque was among those who helped foil an abduction attempt in Jeanne-Mance Park on Saturday afternoon. Laraque was playing in a charity baseball game when a man allegedly...
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Bautista, Donaldson homers propel Blue Jays over Twins 3-1
MINNEAPOLIS — Trying to spark an offence that hasn’t met its immense expectations, the Toronto Blue Jays stacked the top of their lineup the past four games with their three main power threats. Their...
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