Quebec News

MONTREAL — On a night the Montreal Canadiens' first line dried up, the Buffalo Sabres' top trio led their team to victory.

QUEBEC — The Quebec government adopted a controversial housing bill Wednesday that will restrict a popular tool tenants have used for years to limit rent increases. The new law will allow landlords to reject lease transfers for any reason.

MONTREAL — Two CF Montreal supporters’ groups are taking issue with the rise in ticket prices with “Messi Mania” coming to the city this spring.

MONTREAL — The federal government is committing an additional $15 million over three years to fight the rise in vehicle thefts across the country. Minister of Public Safety Dominic LeBlanc made the announcement today in Montreal.

MONTREAL — Dollarama Inc. customers who purchased products with an "eco fee" in the last few years may be eligible to receive a gift card from the retailer under a $2.5 million proposed settlement stemming from a class-action lawsuit.

Quebec is heading to the country's highest court to prevent children of asylum seekers from accessing the province's coveted subsidized daycare spaces.

MONTREAL — Gildan Activewear Inc. raised its quarterly dividend 10 per cent as it reported a fourth-quarter profit of US$153.3 million, up from US$83.9 million a year earlier. The clothing maker said Wednesday it will pay a quarterly dividend of 20.

SAGUENAY, Que.

QUEBEC — The Quebec government is ramping up pressure on Ottawa to do more to ease the strain on its services caused by an influx of asylum seekers.

SAINT-MICHEL-DES-SAINTS, Que. — A coroner will investigate the death of a 13-year-old French tourist who struck a tree during a dog sled ride northwest of Montreal, provincial police said Tuesday.