Quebec News

Lion Electric temporarily lays off 400 workers, gets extension from creditors

MONTREAL — Electric bus manufacturer Lion Electric is temporarily laying off 400 employees and shutting down production at its Illinois plant after getting a two-week reprieve from its lenders. The St-Jérôme, Que.

Dec 1, 2024 2:20 PM Read more >

Queen's 20 points spark hot-shooting Maryland past winless Alcorn State 96-58

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Derik Queen scored 20 points, snared nine rebounds and dished five assists as Maryland shot its way past winless Alcorn State, 96-58 in a nonconference game on Sunday afternoon.

Dec 1, 2024 11:58 AM Read more >

Quebec forest industry already under pressure amid Trump tariff threat: Legault

MONTREAL — Quebec's premier has raised concerns about the potential impact of the tariff proposed by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on the province's forest industry.

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Quebec launches new health-care agency in bid to improve services

MONTREAL — A new Crown corporation has officially taken the reins of Quebec's health-care system as part of the provincial government's effort to reduce emergency room wait times and surgery wait lists.

Dec 1, 2024 10:23 AM Read more >

Presbyterian Blue Hose take on the Queens (NC) Royals on 7-game skid

Queens (NC) Royals (3-3) at Presbyterian Blue Hose (0-7) Clinton, South Carolina; Monday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Presbyterian will try to stop its seven-game skid when the Blue Hose take on Queens (NC). The Blue Hose have gone 0-2 in home games.

Dec 1, 2024 12:45 AM Read more >

Marie-Philip Poulin plays hero again in Victoire's season-opening PWHL win

LAVAL, Que. — Marie-Philip Poulin played hero yet again Saturday night after some trial and error. The Montreal Victoire captain scored the shootout winner in a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Charge in a thrilling PWHL season-opener for both teams.

Nov 30, 2024 7:44 PM Read more >

Mont-Tremblant World Cup skiing races cancelled due to warm weather

MONTREAL — Fans hoping to see the world's top woman skiers compete next week in Mont-Tremblant, Que., are out of luck after the PwC Tremblant World Cup was cancelled due to warm weather. The races were scheduled for Dec.

Nov 30, 2024 7:25 PM Read more >

Marie-Philip Poulin’s shootout winner lifts Victoire to 4-3 win over Charge

LAVAL, Quebec (AP) — Marie-Philip Poulin scored the shootout winner for the Montreal Victoire in a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Charge to open the season for both teams on Saturday night.

Nov 30, 2024 5:36 PM Read more >

Marie-Philip Poulin's shootout winner lifts Victoire to 4-3 win over Charge in PWHL

LAVAL, Que. — Marie-Philip Poulin scored the shootout winner for the Montreal Victoire in a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Charge in a thrilling season-opener for both teams Saturday.

Nov 30, 2024 5:20 PM Read more >

Provincial police investigating man's death in Rimouski, Que.

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say they are investigating a homicide in Rimouski, Que., about 270 kilometres northeast of Quebec City, after a man was found fatally injured an apartment building on Friday.

Nov 30, 2024 11:12 AM Read more >