Quebec News

MONTREAL — A group of Quebec doctors is warning that poor air quality can cause long-term adverse health effects.

TORONTO — The problem with so many rock documentaries is they too often come out as the artist winds down their career — at least that's how pop-punk act Simple Plan see it.

Cogeco Inc. has launched its long-awaited wireless service in Canada, saying it plans to compete with other carriers in the market by targeting "low-to-mid data users.

HALIFAX — Via Rail wants to use refurbished rail cars to improve service between Halifax and Montreal, but the CEO of the Crown corporation can't say whether doing so will increase the frequency of trains on the line.

MONTREAL — Thousands of people gathered at Montreal's Place des Arts on Tuesday for the national funeral of legendary singer-songwriter Serge Fiori.

HAMILTON — It didn't take Devin Veresuk long to force the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' hand.

TORONTO — Chad Kelly's season debut with the Toronto Argonauts will have to wait another week. Toronto (1-4) listed the veteran quarterback as out for its game Thursday night in Montreal versus the Alouettes (3-2).

MUSCAT, Oman (AP) — Oman hired Carlos Queiroz as its national-team coach Tuesday ahead of autumn games that will determine if the country advances to the World Cup for the first time.

MONTREAL — Montreal police have reported two homicides within the span of several hours. Police say a man in his 30s was shot about 12:45 a.m. in a small downtown park. He was declared dead at the scene. At about 5:20 a.m.

MONTREAL — The Quebec government is being urged to show leniency toward a Montreal college facing a $30-million fine for enrolling too many students in its English-language programs.