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Quebec to expand tracking-bracelet program for domestic violence suspects in 2023

Quebec to expand tracking-bracelet program for domestic violence suspects in 2023

MONTREAL — Twelve months ago Quebec became the first jurisdiction in Canada to launch a two-pronged tracking system for domestic violence suspects, and while victims' rights groups welcome the technology, they want to know more about its effectivenes
Long power outages expose Quebec's lack of readiness for energy transition: expert

Long power outages expose Quebec's lack of readiness for energy transition: expert

MONTREAL — Lengthy power outages that have left some Quebecers in the dark for days have exposed the province's lack of preparedness for the green energy transition to come, an expert said Wednesday.
Jail guard suspended after death of inmate at Montreal detention centre

Jail guard suspended after death of inmate at Montreal detention centre

MONTREAL — A corrections officer has been suspended following the death of a 21-year-old inmate from the Bordeaux jail in Montreal, a spokesperson with Quebec's Public Security Department said Wednesday.
Recent arrests tied to spate of robberies and other crimes in Quebec City: police

Recent arrests tied to spate of robberies and other crimes in Quebec City: police

Quebec City police say they think the recent arrests of several suspects will help solve a spate of robberies and other crimes in the provincial capital over the last few days.
Union warns of crisis-level staffing crunch at emergency call centres

Union warns of crisis-level staffing crunch at emergency call centres

MONTREAL — Quebec's emergency call centres are facing acute staff shortages that are lengthening dispatch times for ambulances and forcing workers to juggle 911 calls for heart attacks and other emergencies, according to the union representing worker
Man and woman dead in apparent murder-suicide in Montreal's east end

Man and woman dead in apparent murder-suicide in Montreal's east end

Montreal police say a man and woman have died in the city's east end after what's believed to be a murder-suicide.
Small earthquake hits Quebec's Charlevoix region early Sunday morning

Small earthquake hits Quebec's Charlevoix region early Sunday morning

MONTREAL — Earthquakes Canada confirmed that a 3.1 magnitude earthquake was felt in Quebec’s Charlevoix region this morning. The federal agency reports that the small earthquake occurred at 4:51 a.m.
Five people killed in multiple fires amid winter storm, police say

Five people killed in multiple fires amid winter storm, police say

MONTREAL — Authorities are urging people without power to be careful after five people died in a series of deadly fires in Quebec, two of which are under investigation by provincial police.
Winter storms cause mass power outages in Ontario and Quebec, cut bridges in B.C.

Winter storms cause mass power outages in Ontario and Quebec, cut bridges in B.C.

Major storms left hundreds of thousands of people without power in Quebec and Ontario ahead of Christmas Eve and shut down critical bridges and roads in Metro Vancouver as heavy snowfall, rain, ice and strong winds barrelled across each region.

The latest developments on the major winter storm hitting Ontario and Quebec

A major winter storm is hitting Ontario and Quebec, causing flight cancellations, power outages and road closures. Here are the latest developments (all times Eastern): --- 12:40 p.m.
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