Quebec News

QUÉBEC — Against the backdrop of U.S. tariff threats, the Quebec government tabled a budget on Tuesday with a record $13.6-billion deficit and billions of dollars in new infrastructure spending to stimulate the economy.

MONTREAL — The union representing WestJet pilots has asked a judge to quash federal approval of temporary foreign workers in the cockpit, despite a global flight crew shortage.

Hudson's Bay has begun liquidating all but six of its stores after the company filed for creditor protection earlier this month.

MONTREAL — The City of Montreal has officially taken down a welcome sign that stirred controversy last fall because it depicted a woman wearing an Islamic headscarf.

MONTREAL — The Japanese parent company of 7-Eleven says Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is understating the antitrust risk related to its takeover offer for the company. In a pair of documents, Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd.

TORONTO — Films amplifying marginalized voices will take centre stage in a scaled-back lineup at next month's Hot Docs Festival, following a tumultuous year that cast doubt on its future.

MONTREAL — Foreign nurses recruited to Quebec through a provincial government program faced “major obstacles” upon their arrival, including a lack of housing, child care and transportation, according to an internal report.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tahj Staveskie had 29 points in Cleveland State's 88-73 win over Queens on Monday in the CBI Tournament quarterfinals. Cleveland State advances to play Florida Gulf Coast on Tuesday in the semifinals.

MONTREAL — CF Montreal has fired head coach Laurent Courtois after its worst start to a Major League Soccer season since its inaugural campaign in 2012. The club announced the move Monday, two days after Montreal (0-4-1) lost 3-0 at Nashville SC.

MONTREAL (AP) — Montreal's Laurent Courtois became the first Major League Soccer coach fired since the start of the season, dismissed Monday after the team opened with four losses and a tie.