Quebec News

Lightspeed Commerce cutting 280 jobs as it focuses on profitable growth

MONTREAL — Lightspeed Commerce Inc. is cutting about 280 jobs, less than two months after its founder returned to the helm of the Montreal-based technology company.

Apr 3, 2024 1:28 PM Read more >

Woman faces second-degree murder charge in death of child at Quebec City daycare

QUEBEC — The Crown says two people have been charged in the killing of a 14-month old girl last month at a home daycare in Quebec City.

Apr 3, 2024 1:24 PM Read more >

Amid opposition, Northvolt forging ahead to open Quebec battery factory by 2026

MONTREAL — Swedish manufacturer Northvolt says it's forging ahead with plans to open an electrial vehicle battery megaplant near Montreal by 2026, despite a tight timeline and opposition from environmental groups.

Apr 3, 2024 12:59 PM Read more >

Police, border services seize 598 stolen vehicles at Montreal port, most from Ontario

MONTREAL — Ontario Provincial Police and the Canada Border Services Agency say they prevented nearly 600 stolen vehicles from being exported overseas after searching 390 shipping containers at the Port of Montreal.

Apr 3, 2024 12:46 PM Read more >

WSP Global shares fall after short seller releases critical report

MONTREAL — Shares of WSP Global Inc. fell in trading Wednesday after a prominent U.S. short-seller took aim at the engineering firm.

Apr 3, 2024 11:34 AM Read more >

Suzuki scores two goals, Montembeault has 37 saves as the Canadiens surprise the Panthers 5-3

MONTREAL (AP) — Nick Suzuki scored the tying and go-ahead goals in the second period and Sam Montembeault made 37 saves in leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 5-3 victory over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night.

Apr 2, 2024 9:15 PM Read more >

Nick Suzuki scores twice as Canadiens deal Panthers another loss

Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis firmly believes he has a true No. 1 centre on his roster. That No.

Apr 2, 2024 8:34 PM Read more >

CF Montreal's Waterman fined for failing to leave pitch in timely manner

NEW YORK — Major League Soccer fined CF Montreal defender Joel Waterman an undisclosed amount Tuesday for failing to leave the field in a timely manner in last Saturday’s match against D.C. United.

Apr 2, 2024 4:27 PM Read more >

Montreal family fighting deportation to Nigeria can stay for now, advocates say

MONTREAL — Advocates for a Montreal family fighting deportation to Nigeria say they have been granted temporary permission to stay in Canada.

Apr 2, 2024 2:37 PM Read more >

Uber legacy: Class-action lawsuit by taxi drivers against Quebec begins

MONTREAL — Driving a taxi was not how Jean-Pierre Derival planned to spend his golden years.

Apr 2, 2024 2:06 PM Read more >