Quebec News

MONTREAL — A 17-year-old boy who allegedly intended to carry out an attack on behalf of the Islamic State is facing a new charge of assaulting a peace officer, a federal Crown prosecutor said Friday.

QUÉBEC — Quebec's auto insurance board is going to make it easier for police to obtain documents in their investigation into hundreds of millions of dollars in cost overruns at the state-owned corporation, Transport Minister Geneviève Guilbault said

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it is planning to ban prayer in public places as part of a move to strengthen secularism in the province.

SHERBROOKE — Three men charged with human smuggling after 44 migrants were found crammed inside a cube van in southern Quebec will return to court next week for a bail hearing.

MONTREAL — A multi-year investigation into leaks to journalists from within Quebec's anti-corruption unit has resulted in no charges.

MONTRÉAL — The federation representing Quebec's junior colleges is calling on the provincial government to walk back budget cuts as the school year opens with record enrolment.

Montreal boxer Kim Clavel will challenge IBF strawweight world champion Sol Cudos of Argentina on home turf Sept. 27.

MONTREAL — Tensions are flaring in the Mohawk community of Kanesatake nearly one month after an election was abruptly called off, leaving disagreement and uncertainty over who is in charge and how to organize another vote.

Canada coach Kevin Rouet has made six changes to his starting lineup for Saturday's game against Wales at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England. Five of the changes are in the forward pack with wing Asia Hogan-Rochester slotting into the backline.

MONTREAL — Anti-smoking advocates urged the provinces and territories to use money from a historic tobacco settlement on public health programs as the provinces are set to receive initial amounts starting Friday.