Quebec News

Gatineau Olympiques extend winning streak to 20 in QMJHL

SHAWINIGAN, Que. — The Gatineau Olympiques extended their momentum in the QMJHL with a 20th straight win Friday. Gatineau (46-12-4-2) downed the host Shawinigan Cataractes 6-1. The Olympiques had already sewn up top spot in the West Division.

Mar 17, 2023 7:42 PM Read more >

Mass held to honour victims in Quebec town where pedestrians were struck by truck

MONTREAL — Hundreds of people gathered Friday evening for a special mass in Amqui, Que., a town where two people were killed and nine injured when a pickup truck crashed into pedestrians.

Mar 17, 2023 6:27 PM Read more >

Three dead in apparent stabbings inside Montreal residence, police arrest suspect

MONTREAL — A large police investigation was underway on Friday after three people were found stabbed to death inside an east-end Montreal residence. A suspect was taken into custody outside the home and was expected to be questioned by investigators.

Mar 17, 2023 2:21 PM Read more >

CP Rail, Kansas City Southern Rail to combine next month after U.S. approval

MONTREAL — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. has announced it will officially combine with Kansas City Southern Railway Co. on April 14, under the new banner of Canadian Pacific Kansas City. The U.S.

Mar 17, 2023 2:10 PM Read more >

CF Montreal looking forward to home crowd as search for first points continues

MONTREAL — After an extended time away that included two weeks of training camp in Florida and three Major League Soccer road games, CF Montreal will finally be playing in front of a home crowd this weekend.

Mar 17, 2023 9:08 AM Read more >

Cannabis 'price war' could cause 'significant' damage to industry: HEXO CEO

GATINEAU, Que. — Hexo Corp.'s chief executive says he's seen a "price war" take shape over the last five months that could cause "significant" damage to Canada's cannabis industry.

Mar 17, 2023 8:22 AM Read more >

Tampa Bay in action against Montreal after shootout victory

Montreal Canadiens (27-36-6, eighth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (41-22-6, third in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m.

Mar 17, 2023 12:11 AM Read more >

Philadelphia Union visit CF Montreal after shutout win

Philadelphia Union (2-1-0) vs. CF Montreal (0-3-0) Montreal, Quebec; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLS LINE : Montreal +151, Philadelphia +168, Draw +239; over/under is 2.

Mar 16, 2023 11:16 PM Read more >

Pascal drops unanimous decision to Eifert in IBF light-heavyweight eliminator

LAVAL, Que. — Veteran Montreal boxer Jean Pascal promised the hometown crowd a knockout, but ended up having trouble just laying a glove on Michael Eifert in a 12-round IBF light-heavyweight eliminator at Place Bell arena on Thursday.

Mar 16, 2023 9:10 PM Read more >

Shawinigan Cataractes capture 3-2 shootout win over Victoriaville Tigres

SHAWINIGAN, Que. — Felix Lacerte and Stephane Jr Huard scored shootout goals to pace the Shawinigan Cataractes past the Victoriaville Tigres 3-2 in the lone game in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League on Thursday night.

Mar 16, 2023 8:30 PM Read more >