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Opioid deaths drop nationally, but rise in Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador

Opioid deaths drop nationally, but rise in Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador

MONTRÉAL — New federal data says apparent opioid-related deaths dropped by 17 per cent across Canada in 2024 compared with the prior year. But they rose in Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador and the Northwest Territories over the same period.
Brady Oliveira leads Blue Bombers to 26-13 win over struggling Alouettes

Brady Oliveira leads Blue Bombers to 26-13 win over struggling Alouettes

MONTREAL — Almost everyone in the stadium knew the ball would land in Brady Oliveira’s hands, yet the Montreal Alouettes couldn’t stop him.
Court documents detail months-long surveillance of Quebec terror suspects

Court documents detail months-long surveillance of Quebec terror suspects

MONTREAL — Newly released court documents show how police spent months tracking four men accused in an alleged anti-government plot in Quebec.
'Lu the champ': Fans pack Montreal North for Dort's NBA championship parade

'Lu the champ': Fans pack Montreal North for Dort's NBA championship parade

MONTREAL — Luguentz Dort went back to where it all started on Thursday afternoon, celebrating his NBA championship with a wild, joyful parade through his home neighbourhood.
Quebec's RSV immunization campaign led to sharp decline in infant hospitalizations

Quebec's RSV immunization campaign led to sharp decline in infant hospitalizations

MONTREAL — The provincial agency in charge of health care in Quebec says the number of infants hospitalized from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has fallen sharply following a successful vaccination campaign.
Tariffs: Quebec liquor board prepares to destroy $300,000 worth of American alcohol

Tariffs: Quebec liquor board prepares to destroy $300,000 worth of American alcohol

MONTREAL — The Quebec liquor board may be forced to destroy $300,000 worth of American alcohol that the province has banned from stores. The provincial government on March 4 ordered the state-owned corporation to empty shelves of U.S.
Canadian women show off their depth in lineup for Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji

Canadian women show off their depth in lineup for Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji

The second-ranked Canadian women open their Rugby World Cup campaign Saturday in England with a display of their depth. Coach Kevin Rouet's starting 15 enter their game against No.
Crown opposes release in teen terror case, files notice to seek adult sentence

Crown opposes release in teen terror case, files notice to seek adult sentence

MONTREAL — A 17-year-old boy facing charges he intended to carry out an attack on behalf of Islamic State will remain detained after making a brief appearance Thursday at Montreal's youth courthouse on terrorism charges.
Lucien Bouchard urges Parti Québécois leader to reconsider promise to hold referendum

Lucien Bouchard urges Parti Québécois leader to reconsider promise to hold referendum

MONTREAL — Former Quebec premier Lucien Bouchard is advising the leader of the Parti Québécois to "re-examine" his promise to hold a sovereignty referendum in his first mandate if he becomes premier.
Quebec wants to cut by 10% premature deaths linked to social, economic status

Quebec wants to cut by 10% premature deaths linked to social, economic status

MONTREAL — Quebec's Health Department has released a plan to reduce premature deaths linked to social and economic inequalities by 10 per cent by 2035.