Quebec News

MONTREAL — A Canadian researcher detained in Algeria since February was sentenced on Tuesday to two years in prison, according to his lawyer. Kouceila Zerguine said Raouf Farrah has also been fined 200,000 Algerian dinars, around C$2,000.

MONTREAL — A lawyer representing the father of a man killed in a fire in Old Montreal says the fact police are now investigating the fire as arson raises new questions for victims' families.

MONTREAL — A Black Montreal family alleges they were victims of racial profiling by Air Canada when they were removed from a Florida-bound flight last month after raising concerns their bags hadn't been loaded on the plane.

MONTREAL — The union representing 1,260 pilots at Jazz Aviation claims their employer and Air Canada have breached the Canada Labour Code, even as it ratified changes to their collective agreement.

SHAWINIGAN, Que. — A child has been acquitted of assaulting his younger stepsister after what a Quebec judge deemed to be a harmless bit of teasing.

The new women's professional hockey league unveiled its name and "Original Six" cities Tuesday, as well as outlining player intake process for its inaugural season.

MONTREAL — CF Montreal looks for a fourth-straight Major League Soccer win and more momentum in its playoff push when it visits New York City FC on Wednesday.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have signed defensive lineman Vincent Desjardins and defensive back Daniel Valente, the team announced on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, Montreal released Canadian wide receiver Hergy Mayala.

CF Montreal (11-12-2, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York City FC (5-10-11, 12th in the Eastern Conference) The Bronx, New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLS LINE : NYCFC -147, Montreal +400, Draw +286; over/under is 2.

MONTREAL — The death of a Quebec man and his two children is a reminder for Canadians to be aware of the warning signs that someone may harm members of their own family, domestic violence researchers say.