Quebec News

VANCOUVER — The union representing port supervisors in British Columbia is formally challenging the legal and constitutional authority of the federal labour minister to order them back to work.

LONGUEUIL, Que. — Canada's new lunar rover will head to the moon when it's built, but first it needs a name. The Canadian Space Agency has begun polling the public on four possible choices: Athabasca, Courage, Glacier or Pol-R.

MONTREAL — CF Montreal signed centre back Joel Waterman to a three-year contract extension through 2027 on Wednesday. The deal includes an option for the 2028 season.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed American linebacker Tyrice Beverette to a one-year contract extension through the 2026 season on Wednesday.

MONTREAL — Metro Inc. reported a fourth-quarter profit of $219.9 million, down from $222.2 million a year earlier when its fourth-quarter included one more week.

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City police killed a man in Queens on Tuesday evening after he shot at officers — hitting one in the leg — who were responding to reports of armed robberies in the area, authorities said.

OTTAWA — Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist to lead his Edmonton Oilers to a 5-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday.

BOONE, N.C. (AP) — CJ Huntley's 27 points helped Appalachian State defeat Queens 65-53 on Tuesday night. Huntley added eight rebounds for the Mountaineers (2-2).

MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court judge has ordered the pretrial seizure of two Montreal-area houses belonging to billionaire Robert Miller, at the request of four women who have filed civil lawsuits alleging he sexually abused them as minors.

MONTREAL — Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante is lending her support to a gun control advocacy group as it urges the federal government to complete a list of banned assault-style weapons before a federal buyback program comes into effect.