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Northvolt to build $7B battery factory near Montreal, includes government money

Northvolt to build $7B battery factory near Montreal, includes government money

MONTREAL — Swedish manufacturer Northvolt has announced it will build a $7-billion gigafactory for electric vehicle batteries near Montreal that it claims will represent the largest private investment in Quebec's history.
Quebecer shot, facing weapons charge after allegedly threatening Trudeau, Legault

Quebecer shot, facing weapons charge after allegedly threatening Trudeau, Legault

SCOTSTOWN, Que. — A Quebec man who was shot by police Wednesday as they investigated threats against Premier François Legault and Prime Minster Justin Trudeau is facing a weapons charge.
Man, 30, charged with murdering his mother, grandmother near Montreal

Man, 30, charged with murdering his mother, grandmother near Montreal

LONGUEUIL, Que. — A 30-year-old man has been charged with murder after his mother and grandmother were found dead in a Montreal suburb on Wednesday.
Joyce Echaquan's community fights for change to health system three years after death

Joyce Echaquan's community fights for change to health system three years after death

MONTREAL — It has been three years since Joyce Echaquan died in hospital after filming staff insulting her, but for her family and her First Nation, the fight continues to ensure a legacy of better treatment for Indigenous people.
Looking for flights on a budget? Consider price freezing and other newer trends

Looking for flights on a budget? Consider price freezing and other newer trends

MONTREAL — As higher inflation and interest rates continue to strain consumer pocketbooks, air travel may feel increasingly out of reach.
Mathieu Joseph makes a case for remaining an Ottawa Senator

Mathieu Joseph makes a case for remaining an Ottawa Senator

MONTREAL — Mathieu Joseph sure seems like a player Ottawa Senators head coach D.J. Smith wants to keep around.
Quebec coroner hears from grieving families; concern over gunman's medication change

Quebec coroner hears from grieving families; concern over gunman's medication change

MONTREAL — The older brother of a mentally ill man who killed three people at random during a 24-hour shooting spree in the Montreal area last year told a coroner Wednesday he questions why his medication regime had been changed before the killings.
Military's key witness takes stand at court martial for Lt.-Gen. Whelan

Military's key witness takes stand at court martial for Lt.-Gen. Whelan

GATINEAU, Que. — The complainant in the court martial for Lt.-Gen.
Survivors of fishing boat sinking didn't think they had much time left: rescuer

Survivors of fishing boat sinking didn't think they had much time left: rescuer

MONTREAL — The three survivors of a fatal fishing boat sinking off the coast of Quebec Monday didn't think they would survive much longer when a search and rescue helicopter appeared, according to one of the rescuers. Sgt.
Ottawa rolls out voluntary code of conduct for AI as 'fear' persists over its use

Ottawa rolls out voluntary code of conduct for AI as 'fear' persists over its use

MONTREAL — Some big players in Canada's technology sector have signed on to a voluntary code of conduct for generative AI announced by the federal government Wednesday as anxiety persists over its proliferation and pace of development.