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Family of late Quebec businessman sues helicopter company in 2019 deadly crash
An American helicopter company is facing a $50-million lawsuit in connection with the death of Quebec businessman Stéphane Roy and his son Justin Roy Séguin. The pair were on their way home from a fishing trip when their helicopter crashed.
Montreal takes out city hall welcome sign that included woman wearing hijab
A welcome sign at city hall has been removed after some felt the depiction of a woman wearing a hijab showed how religion was creeping into public spaces. The removal comes at a time when Quebec is moving to strengthen secularism.
Police say death of couple in their 70s in Boucherville, Que., likely murder-suicide
Police were called to a residence Thursday to perform a wellness check. Instead, they found the bodies of a 73-year-old man and a 71-year-old woman.
Car crash southeast of Quebec City leaves 1 man dead, sends another to hospital
Quebec provincial police say they received a call around 9 p.m. Friday about the crash in Beauceville, Que., about 72 kilometres southeast of Quebec City.
Equinor hires companies for work on stalled Bay du Nord oilfield off Newfoundland
Norwegian energy giant Equinor has contracted two companies to do preliminary work for the stalled Bay du Nord offshore oil project in Newfoundland and Labrador.
CN Rail signal workers give 72-hour strike notice
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers says it will be on strike as of the start of Tuesday, Jan. 28, barring a negotiated settlement.
Federal fisheries minister does about-face on unpopular baby eel quota redistribution
Federal Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier has shelved a controversial proposal that would have shifted baby eel quota away from longtime licence holders to their employees.
More than 70 unsheltered dogs, many injured, removed from rural Alberta property
A man is facing animal cruelty and other charges after more than 70 dogs and puppies were removed from a rural property southwest of Edmonton.
Man who set fires at Calgary city hall lost testicle during police standoff: ASIRT
Alberta's police watchdog says a machete-wielding man who set fire to Calgary city hall in 2022 ended up losing a testicle after police shot him nine times with anti-riot guns.
Longueuil, Que., gets permit to go ahead with deer cull in local park that has been overrun
The city says the precise date of the cull will not be communicated in advance to ensure it goes smoothly, and when it takes place the area will be secured and closed temporarily to locals.