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Quebec launches helpline, looks for other ways to stop politicians from quitting

Quebec launches helpline, looks for other ways to stop politicians from quitting

RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP, Que. — The Quebec government says it is not ruling out punitive measures for people who harass elected officials, as the province strives to stop an exodus of politicians from municipal jobs.
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WSP Global reports higher earnings, revenues for fourth quarter

WSP Global reports higher earnings, revenues for fourth quarter

MONTREAL — WSP Global Inc. says it earned $130.6 million in the fourth quarter, up from $120 million a year earlier. The Montreal-based company says revenues for the quarter ended Dec. 31 were $3.7 billion, up from $3.
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National Bank's shares close at record high as it reports $922M Q1 profit

National Bank's shares close at record high as it reports $922M Q1 profit

MONTREAL — Shares of National Bank of Canada pushed to an all-time high Wednesday as the bank delivered positive results that surprised to the upside. The bank's shares closed up $2.40, or 2.32 per cent, at $106.
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Montembeault, Canadiens snap five-game skid with 4-2 victory over Coyotes

MONTREAL (AP) — Sam Montembeault made 36 saves to help the Montreal Canadiens snap their five-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday night.
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Montembeault, Canadiens snap five-game skid with 4-2 victory over Coyotes

Montembeault, Canadiens snap five-game skid with 4-2 victory over Coyotes

MONTREAL — Sam Montembeault put forth quite the effort, but opted to deflect praise to his teammates. Montembeault stopped 36 shots to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes 3-1 on Tuesday.
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Torture, kidnappings in Quebec drug war should ease with 22nd arrest, experts say

Torture, kidnappings in Quebec drug war should ease with 22nd arrest, experts say

MONTREAL — The arrest of 22 people allegedly tied to a war between criminal groups in Quebec City and the eastern part of the province should ease some of the bloodletting, kidnapping and arson in recent months, organized crime experts said Tuesday.
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Lu Dort thinks more high school programs will help grow basketball in Montreal

Lu Dort thinks more high school programs will help grow basketball in Montreal

OKLAHOMA CITY — Luguentz Dort likes the direction that basketball in Montreal is headed, but he would make just one tweak. Dort is having an excellent season as the starting small forward for the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Proposed Quebec language rules will lead to fewer products, higher prices: lawyer

Proposed Quebec language rules will lead to fewer products, higher prices: lawyer

MONTREAL — Proposed Quebec regulations that would require more French markings on consumer products will lead to fewer choices and higher costs for things such as home appliances, according to an industry group and a Montreal lawyer.
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Canada's Pamela Ware looks for redemption at diving World Cup in Montreal

Canada's Pamela Ware looks for redemption at diving World Cup in Montreal

MONTREAL — Top Canadian diver Pamela Ware is looking for redemption this weekend after a world championship to forget earlier this month.
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Quebec doesn't seem serious about discussing asylum seeker costs: Ottawa

Quebec doesn't seem serious about discussing asylum seeker costs: Ottawa

OTTAWA — Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller says he doesn't think Quebec wants to have serious discussions about the costs and social consequences of the influx of asylum seekers.
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