Quebec News

QUÉBEC — Quebec's health minister has tabled a bill that would force new doctors trained in the province to spend the first five years of their careers working in Quebec's public health network.

MONTREAL — Patrik Laine’s long-awaited Montreal Canadiens debut — and first game in nearly a year — has arrived. The Finnish winger is back from a knee injury as the Canadiens host the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have signed American defensive back Najee Murray for the 2025 season, the CFL team announced Tuesday.

MONTREAL — Investissement Québec is investing US$25 million in the company that makes Sheertex tights. SRTX, the holding company of Sheertex Inc., says Investissement Québec is the lead participant in its current fundraising round.

For decades, water fluoridation has played a key role in improving the oral health of North Americans, experts say, but the practice is coming under scrutiny in some communities as opponents gain new prominence in the U.S.

Winthrop Eagles (6-3) at Queens Royals (3-4) Charlotte, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Eagles -3.5; over/under is 154.

Ohio State Buckeyes (5-2) at Maryland Terrapins (7-1) College Park, Maryland; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Maryland hosts Ohio State after Derik Queen scored 20 points in Maryland's 96-58 win over the Alcorn State Braves.

TORONTO — Lighting designer Sonoyo Nishikawa has won Canada's largest theatre prize. The Siminovitch Prize was announced at a ceremony in Toronto on Monday evening.

MONTREAL — Bombardier Inc. says it has reached an agreement with Honeywell International Inc. to settle a lawsuit relating to the cost of the jet engines it makes for the Montreal-based plane maker.

MONTREAL — Canadians face a fresh wave of scams as fraudsters seize on the Canada Post strike to try to trick victims out of their cash.