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Are Habs and Sabres fans bringing as much energy to their teams' series as the players?

The clash between the Montreal Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs isn't just on the ice, it's also a meeting of two fan bases — each riding tidal waves of excitement over their teams' recent success.

Sabres strike twice on power play to defeat Canadiens in Game 1

Bowen Byram and Ryan McLeod scored on consecutive power-play opportunities in reviving Buffalo's anemic special-teams unit, and the Sabres defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Wednesday night.

Five years after Quebec law, 129 Indigenous families still need answers on missing children

According to a recent government report, 129 Indigenous families have started the process of searching for 221 missing children since the law, known as Bill 79, came into effect.

Quebec family mourns after 911 calls for father's heart attack misrouted to Ontario

A man in Quebec's Abitibi-Témiscamingue region is questioning if his father would still be alive if his family's 911 calls were properly transferred to Quebec, instead of landing in Ontario. By the time paramedics arrived, roughly 50 minutes had passed from the first 911 call.

Quebec startup launches gamified savings app targeting young Canadians

A 23-year-old entrepreneur says his new app aims to make saving money easier and more appealing for young people through prizes and game-like features.

2 Canadians on hantavirus-infected cruise ship now in Ontario: officials

A joint statement from Health Minister Marjorie Michel and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said both Canadians left the vessel before the outbreak was declared.

For many hockey fans in this part of Ontario, Buffalo Sabres are the hometown team

Montreal may be the last Canadian team standing in the second round of the NHL playoffs, but for many hockey fans in St. Catharines, Ont., the Sabres are the local heroes.



Montreal among 4 cities to host final Olympic qualifier ahead of Los Angeles Games

Montreal is one of four cities that will host final Olympic qualifiers ahead of the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, the International Olympic Committee announced Thursday.

What advice do Montreal Victoire fans have for their team?

As the Montreal Victoire battle through the Professional Women's Hockey League semifinal series, fans share messages of support and encouragement.

Quebec television personality calls for tougher legislation on identify theft

A Quebec television personality is calling for tougher laws against online fraudsters and identity thieves after she and other public figures were victimized.

Gatineau police investigating apparent murder-suicide in Hull apartment

Gatineau police say a 34-year-old man appears to have killed his 30-year-old partner before taking his own life on Wednesday morning in the Hull sector. 

Quebec psychiatrists group supports bill on forced hospitalizations for mentally ill

The association of Quebec's psychiatrists says it supports a bill that would make it easier to forcibly hospitalize someone in a mental health crisis.

Ontario police help nab suspects wanted in armed Montreal robbery

Montreal police say their partners in Ontario helped nab two suspects sought in an armed robbery that occurred in Southwest earlier this year.

3 Canadians isolating in Ontario, Quebec after hantavirus ship outbreak

Federal officials now say a third person who was not on the hantavirus-stricken ship but was on the same flight home as two Canadians who left the vessel is isolating.

Police identify 2 people pronounced dead at Gatineau fire scene

Gatineau, Que., police have identified the two people they say died in a suspected murder-suicide at a rue Laurier apartment building early Wednesday morning.

Sona Lakhoyan Olivier remains ousted from Quebec Liberal Party over ethics investigation report

The MNA for Chomedey will not be returning to the Quebec Liberal Party after an ethics commission found that she misused public funds during Pablo Rodriguez's leadership campaign and tried to obstruct the ensuing investigation into her conduct.

Montreal police investigating after body found in Rivière des Prairies in West Island

Montreal police are investigating after a body was discovered near a river's shore in the West Island Thursday morning.

Quebec tables bill to increase number of ridings to 127 after Supreme Court decision

The bill is the government's latest attempt to prevent Montreal and the Gaspé Peninsula from losing ridings in the redrawn map by the independent electoral boundaries commission.

Ethics commissioner recommends $8K fine against former Quebec Liberal member

Quebec’s ethics commissioner is recommending an $8,000 fine against former Liberal MNA Sona Lakhoyan Olivier over alleged campaign rule violations.

Confused about how to watch Montreal’s pro hockey teams? Here's a breakdown

Gone are the days where all professional sports were on one or two TV channels. When it comes to rights being distributed amongst several channels and streaming services, few fans are more affected than Montreal’s hockey lovers — especially when all the city's teams are in the playoffs.

Quebec accuses Toronto of ‘fear campaign’ in defence bank bid

Quebec politicians say Toronto is raising referendum fears to weaken Montreal’s bid for a new defence bank expected to create 3,000 jobs.

‘I expect more out of myself’: Habs sniper Cole Caufield on offensive struggles

The first player from the Original Six franchise to reach the half-century mark for goals in 36 years, he has now failed to register a point across his team's last four contests.

Laval records water spikes during Canadiens playoff games as fans time bathroom breaks

Laval says water use surges during Habs intermissions, with fans appearing to hold off on bathroom breaks until the whistle blows.

1 year post cellphone ban in Quebec schools, here's how these students are adjusting

Back in late August, Lester B. Pearson High School student Adyson Miniaci didn't know what to expect during her final year of school with no cellphone. Months later, she says the cellphone ban resulted in her spending her lunches making new friends and trying different school activities.

Innu man dies in custody after 'violation of human dignity,' reports Quebec ombudsman

The Quebec ombudsman identified several failures in the care provided to Philippe Pinette, a 40-year-old Innu man from Uashat, near Sept-Îles on Quebec's North Shore. He died in hospital on Sept. 19, 2022, while under the care of the Quebec City detention centre.

Flaherty, Scamurra score 24 seconds apart as Victoire melt Frost, inch closer to Walter Cup Finals

Maggie Flaherty and Hayley Scamurra scored 24 seconds apart early in the second period, Ann-Renee Desbiens made 27 saves, and the Montreal Victoire beat the Minnesota Frost 2-1 on Thursday night in the PWHL playoffs.

Popular Montreal women’s sports hub Le Nadia promises to reopen after sudden closure

The Hochelaga sports bar opened in December after becoming one of the city's first venues dedicated exclusively to broadcasting women's sports.

Canadiens look to even series, Victoire try to advance to final

Time for tolls? Report says Quebec roads, public transit at breaking point

The advocacy group Alliance TRANSIT says toll roads should be considered to help address the growing maintenance deficit.

Emergency rooms are getting some relief during Habs games in Stanley Cup playoffs

Some Quebec hospitals say emergency room visits dropped during recent Montreal Canadiens playoff games, offering brief relief to overcrowded ERs.

Québec solidaire holds weekend convention with uphill battle to broaden appeal

Québec solidaire begins its annual convention in Montreal as the party looks to regain support ahead of Quebec’s October election.

Montreal drivers beware: weekend closure of Décarie southbound expected to wreak traffic havoc

Highway 15 — also known as the Décarie Expressway — will be shut down southbound between the interchange and the Jean-Talon Street entrance.

Canadiens dominate Sabres 5-1 to even series heading back to Montreal

Alex Newhook had two goals, again providing Montreal with some much-needed secondary scoring, and the Canadiens beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-1 on Friday night to even their second-round playoff series at one game apiece.

Sidney Morin's 2 goals, Kelly Pannek's empty-netter help Frost beat Victoire 3-1 to force Game 5

Defender Sidney Morin scored two goals in the third period, Kelly Pannek added an empty-netter with 1:07 left, and the Minnesota Frost beat the Montreal Victoire 3-1 on Friday night to force a winner-take-all Game 5 in the PWHL playoffs.

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens even series with dominant 5-1 win over Buffalo

The Canadiens dominated the Sabres from the first minutes to take it 5-1, heading back to Montreal for a Sunday night affair. Brian Wilde has more on Game 2.

Quebec begins digital health record rollout as projected cost climbs to $2.5B

Quebec’s provincewide effort to digitize health records officially begins Saturday, and the cost is going to be at least a billion dollars more than expected.

Free public transit boosts seniors’ budget and independence. Who else could it help?

With Montreal’s free senior transit program’s growing popularity and proven effectiveness, community organizations are hoping it can expand to other vulnerable groups.

P.K. Subban on playoff hockey in Montreal and why the Habs are his pick to win the Stanley Cup

Former Canadiens defenceman P.K. Subban was back in Montreal on Friday for the 25th edition of The Children’s Foundation Ball benefitting the Montreal Children’s Hospital. Subban, though, took some time to weigh in on the city’s electric playoff atmosphere and why the Habs are his pick to win the Stanley Cup.

Quebec court annuls ombudsperson’s report on former human rights commission president

A Quebec Superior Court judge has invalidated a report by the province's ombudsperson that resulted in the resignation of Tamara Thermitus — the former president of the province's human rights commission.

Auger-Aliassime hampered by leg injury, ousted in Italian Open's 2nd round

An uncomfortable Felix Auger-Aliassime was upset in the second round of Italian Open men's singles Saturday in Rome.

Buddhist monks gather in Montreal for Vesak celebrations

More than 50 Buddhist monks from around the world gathered in Montreal on Saturday to celebrate Visakha Puja, or Vesak, one of Buddhism’s holiest days. The event honoured the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death through prayer, offerings and meditation, while drawing diverse communities together.

Morale low among paramedics as union's 3-year contract dispute continues in Quebec

Morale is low among Quebec paramedics in the Laurentians and Lanaudière region as a contract dispute over compensation and staff work overload continues into its third year, impacting trainees.

New app helps drivers in Montreal’s South Shore plan routes around drawbridge traffic, openings

A developer has created a new app to help commuters on Montreal’s South Shore plan their routes across two Montérégie drawbridges. In an effort to prevent lengthy waits, the app sends a notification to its users when the bridges lift for boat crossings.

‘Never felt it like this’: Famous Montreal barber sees new level of Habs fever

Domenico Perrazino said what’s happening this spring feels different. Montreal has always lived and breathed the Habs, but the frenzy is reaching another level these playoffs.

Quebec rolling out digital health dashboard pilot project to reduce paperwork

Quebec has rolled out its digital health dashboard pilot project on Saturday despite criticism over security breaches and technical issues.

Canadians on a plane home after being stuck on cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak

The Buffalo connection with Steve Cichon ahead of Game 3

We speak with author and journalist Steve Cichon of Buffalo Public Radio about the hockey culture in Buffalo, N.Y., as well as how much Sabres fans appreciate playing another city with such a rich hockey history.

Canadiens host Sabres tonight in Game 3, hoping home ice becomes an advantage

The Montreal Canadiens are hoping to make Mother's Day extra special when they attempt to grab a 2-1 lead in their second-round, best-of-seven playoff series against the visiting Buffalo Sabres Sunday.

Québec Solidaire targets rent increases and landlord practices

Quebec's leftist sovereigntist party closed its convention Sunday with a sharpened focus on housing affordability, announcing a suite of proposals aimed at reducing the cost of rent.