Quebec News

TORONTO — The Eurovision Song Contest gets underway Tuesday, as representatives from 15 countries meet to perform their hearts out in pursuit of the top prize and a chance to host next year's event.

MONTREAL — Unionized employees at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel have agreed to a new contract, putting an end to a six-month lockout at the storied Montreal landmark.

Columbus Crew (7-1-4, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. CF Montreal (1-8-3, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Montreal, Quebec; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Columbus +117, Montreal +211, Draw +247; over/under is 2.

OTTAWA — A prominent gun control group is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to swiftly implement Liberal election promises on firearms and avoid the foot-dragging that left many pledges under the previous government unfulfilled.

OTTAWA — With a quadruple-overtime loss in Montreal behind them, the Ottawa Charge are focused on responding Tuesday night when they host a Professional Women's Hockey League playoff game for the first time.

MONTREAL — A group of investors has submitted a revised offer to buy Quebec vehicle-maker Lion Electric, providing a possible lifeline to the beleaguered company.

MONTREAL — Montreal public health officials are calling for better access to tuberculosis care after a sharp rise in the number of cases reported last year.

LONDON (AP) — What could be a better memorial to Queen Elizabeth II , Britain’s longest-reigning monarch , than a pod of faintly psychedelic giant lily pads? Perhaps a big bronze tree or a recording of the late monarch’s voice.

TORONTO — The Liberals inched another seat closer to a majority government on Saturday, after a judicial recount left their candidate as the winner in the Quebec riding of Terrebonne, by a margin of just one vote.

NEWCOMB — Authorities in northeastern New York state say the body of a 22-year-old Quebec hiker reported missing last fall has been found in the Adirondacks.