Quebec News

Montreal police raid illegal magic mushroom store on opening day, arrest four people

Montreal police on Tuesday raided a store selling illegal magic mushrooms and arrested four people, but a spokesperson for the shop said he expected it to reopen within 24 hours.

Jul 11, 2023 3:41 PM Read more >

Laurentian Bank leadership conducting 'review of strategic options'

MONTREAL — Laurentian Bank says its leadership team is conducting a review of the company's strategic options to maximize shareholder value.

Jul 11, 2023 2:23 PM Read more >

State of emergency declared in Quebec town due to flood risk, more towns evacuating

MONTREAL — A town near Quebec City declared a state of local emergency and other communities ordered preventive evacuations on Tuesday as torrential rain caused rivers across southern Quebec to burst free of their banks.

Jul 11, 2023 2:19 PM Read more >

Montreal Canadiens sign forward Alex Newhook to four-year contract extension

MONTREAL (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Alex Newhook to a four-year, $11.6 million contract extension Tuesday. The deal carries an annual average value of $2.9 million.

Jul 11, 2023 2:16 PM Read more >

Proposed passenger rights changes garner mixed response; complaints tally tops 52,000

MONTREAL — The Canadian Transportation Agency on Tuesday laid out proposed changes to the passenger rights charter that seek to simplify customer compensation, launching consultations on the overhaul amid skepticism from both advocates and airlines.

Jul 11, 2023 2:08 PM Read more >

Quebec officials dismantle homeless camp under Montreal highway

MONTREAL — Quebec officials have dismantled a homeless encampment beneath an elevated Montreal highway ahead of a major roadwork project and following a months-long legal battle.

Jul 11, 2023 12:41 PM Read more >

Opoku 'feels at home' as CF Montreal looks to rediscover form against Chicago Fire

MONTREAL — With its goalless streak reaching 333 minutes after a 1-0 loss to Atlanta United on Saturday, CF Montreal must quickly shift its focus to a midweek game on the road against the Chicago Fire.

Jul 11, 2023 9:06 AM Read more >

Montreal Canadiens sign forward Alex Newhook to four-year contract extension

BROSSARD, Que. — The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Alex Newhook to a four-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. The deal carries an annual average value of $2.9 million.

Jul 11, 2023 6:31 AM Read more >

MTY Food Group reports Q2 profit up from year ago, acquisitions help boost revenue

MONTREAL — MTY Food Group Inc. reported its second-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago as acquisitions helped boost revenue. The restaurant franchisor and operator says its net income attributable to owners totalled $30.4 million or $1.

Jul 11, 2023 5:51 AM Read more >

Chicago Fire play CF Montreal after shutout victory

CF Montreal (8-11-2, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Fire (6-7-8, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLS LINE : Chicago -132, Montreal +338, Draw +283; over/under is 2.

Jul 10, 2023 11:17 PM Read more >