Quebec News

MONTREAL — A Quebec labour tribunal has ordered the suspension of unscheduled roadside inspections because of concerns for employee safety.

TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Que. — Quebec cities that are particularly vulnerable to U.S. tariffs are struggling to keep up with the twists and turns of President Donald Trump's erratic trade policies. In Trois-Rivières and nearby Bécancour, Que.

TORONTO — Ontario's legislature will be called back on April 14 to begin its 44th session of parliament after Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives won a late February vote.

MONTREAL — Companies interested in buying or liquidating Quebec electric vehicle maker Lion Electric Co. have been given an extension to make offers.

Canada Soccer says the Canadian men's team will play at least two friendlies in Montreal in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup. There is no word on opposition yet for the games, the first of which is scheduled for Oct. 10 at Stade Saputo.

MONTREAL — Montreal-area home sales rose 7.4 per cent in February compared with the same month a year ago amid a "rapid absorption of active listings.

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent in February. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities.

CF Montreal (0-2-0) vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (2-0-0) Vancouver, British Columbia; Saturday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Vancouver -224, Montreal +540, Draw +351; over/under is 2.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers needed a confidence boost and got one in thrilling fashion against the Montreal Canadiens. Evan Bouchard scored in overtime and had an assist in regulation as Edmonton earned a key 3-2 victory over the Habs on Thursday.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Joe Anderson scored seven of his 25 points in overtime and Lipscomb defeated Queens University 81-75 on Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament. Top-seeded Lipscomb will play No.