Sobrecosto millonario en TI, choques mortales en Montérégie y renovación de St. Louis — Montreal, lunes

Quebec parties make economic, safety pledges ahead of leaders' debate

Quebec's political leaders unveiled new promises on economy, violence against women, Sunday as they prepared for the campaign's first televised debate.

Quebec farmers encouraging consumers to buy local

The urban farm on the Palais des congrès rooftop is one of 11 farms across the Montreal area opening its doors to the public Sunday. The goal is to show visitors how food is grown, but with the ongoing trade war with the U.S., producers hope they’ll heed the call to buy local.

Canadiens sign forward Zachary Bolduc to 4-year contract extension

The Montreal Canadiens have signed Zachary Bolduc to a four-year contract, the NHL club announced Sunday.

Is Quebec Liberal leader's promise of 100,000 new homes a year realistic?

One of Quebec Liberal Party Leader Charles Milliard’s core election promises is to oversee the construction of 100,000 new housing units per year if elected. But data from the federal housing agency suggests that target would be difficult to reach.

Fréchette under fire as another Quebec IT project threatens to run over budget

A Radio-Canada report has found that Santé Québec’s digital transformation project, known as SIFA, is running over budget.

Quebec doctor convicted after assaulting woman, counselling an offence

Quebec Court Judge Frédéric Bénard found that Sanjeev Sirpal asked his then-girlfriend to create a false diary entry suggesting that she'd witnessed one of his patients wearing a Nazi symbol and making a racist remark in a Montreal-area waiting room.

PQ leader points to high immigration for school and housing crises. Is he right?

'Haven’t bumped into him,’ Kreider clears the air on infamous Price collision

The veteran winger and new Montreal Canadiens player answered reporters’ questions at the team’s annual golf tournament. During Game 1 of the 2014 Eastern Conference final, Kreider, who was with the New York Rangers, ran into Habs goalie Carey Price at full speed, injuring him.

2 dead, 1 in critical condition after consecutive road accidents in Montérégie

Two victims were killed when a car lost control and hit a tree in Saint-Charles-sur-le-Richelieu. Thirty minutes earlier, another crash in Saint-Rémi sent two people to hospital, including one in critical condition.

Canadiens sign head coach Martin St. Louis to multi-year contract extension

The Montreal Canadiens signed head coach Martin St. Louis to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Monday.

How learning French is helping Montreal Alouettes players bond as a team

Once a week, the day before a game, players and coaches gather to improve their language proficiency. Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander says it’s a form of “team bonding,” and the francophone players appreciate the effort.

Indigenous turnout remains low in Quebec amid calls for political inclusion

Election campaign posters or signs are nowhere to be found in Kahnawà:ke, only a few weeks away from voting day. Data from the past two decades reflect how many Indigenous communities in Quebec have largely turned away from participating in elections.

Matthew Rankin's new Brian Mulroney doc 'not exactly a biopic'

The Winnipeg filmmaker's documentary, a followup to the Oscar-shortlisted 'Universal Language,' presents a history of Canada's Progressive Conservative Party through the lens of Mulroney's rise to power.

Ex-Montreal priest’s release revoked following new child pornography allegations

The board revoked 64-year-old Brian Boucher’s statutory release last week, following a series of incidents and new child pornography charges.

5 accused in jewelry store theft might be linked to other armed robberies: police

The accused, ranging in age from 16 to 21, are facing charges of breaking and entering, armed robbery, possession of burglary tools and more.

New cost overrun scandal puts CAQ on defensive ahead of leaders’ debates

The CAQ government is under fire after a Radio-Canada report found a Santé Québec IT project grew from a $96M budget to about $1B.

Canadiens sign St. Louis to extension as expectations rise ahead of new season

St. Louis' extension and the arrival of former teammate Chris Kreider highlighted the Canadiens' annual golf tournament Monday.