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Quebec remains on board with carbon pricing, but how long will it last?

Quebec remains on board with carbon pricing, but how long will it last?

MONTREAL — Pressure is starting to mount on Quebec to reconsider its cap-and-trade emissions pricing system after the federal consumer price ended Tuesday.
Power outages persist in hard-hit areas after Ontario ice storm

Power outages persist in hard-hit areas after Ontario ice storm

Some Ontario regions hard hit by last weekend's ice storm may not recover power until the end of the week, Hydro One said Tuesday as crews and communities braced for more freezing rain in the coming days.
With tears and tail wags, San Quentin inmates reunite with puppies they raised into service dogs

With tears and tail wags, San Quentin inmates reunite with puppies they raised into service dogs

SAN QUENTIN, Calif. (AP) — Hugs, tears, barking and tail wagging abounded at San Quentin’s prison when two black Labradors reunited with the incarcerated men who helped raise them to be service dogs.
BRP signs deals to sell bulk of boat business in drive toward pure-play powersports

BRP signs deals to sell bulk of boat business in drive toward pure-play powersports

MONTREAL — BRP Inc. has signed a pair of deals to sell the bulk of its boat business, as the Ski-Doo maker continues its push to become a pure-play powersports company.
U.S. lists Quebec's language law in annual report on 'foreign trade barriers'

U.S. lists Quebec's language law in annual report on 'foreign trade barriers'

MONTREAL — Quebec has no intention of softening its language laws, Premier François Legault said Tuesday after the United States listed his government's French-language reform as a barrier to trade.
Sirens star Sarah Fillier playing her 'best hockey' in first pro season

Sirens star Sarah Fillier playing her 'best hockey' in first pro season

MONTREAL — Sarah Fillier has long stood out as one of the best players in hockey. The list of accolades includes an Olympic gold medal and three world championship crowns.
Maryland's Derik Queen says he's unsure about his future; 4 others enter transfer portal

Maryland's Derik Queen says he's unsure about his future; 4 others enter transfer portal

BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland star Derik Queen was noncommittal about his future after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch at the Baltimore Orioles' home opener Monday. “I don’t know,” Queen said. “We ain't got no coach now, so I don’t know.
Victoire place Ann-Renée Desbiens on LTIR, status for worlds to be determined

Victoire place Ann-Renée Desbiens on LTIR, status for worlds to be determined

MONTREAL — The Montreal Victoire are confident Ann-Renée Desbiens will return to action in the near future. Whether that’s soon enough to suit up between the pipes for Canada at the women’s world hockey championship still needs to be determined.

Victoire place Ann-Renee Desbiens on long-term injured reserve, status for worlds uncertain

MONTREAL (AP) — The Montreal Victoire are confident Ann-Renee Desbiens will return to action in the near future.
Bookings on U.S.-bound routes down about 10% amid tariff backlash: Air Canada

Bookings on U.S.-bound routes down about 10% amid tariff backlash: Air Canada

MONTREAL — Bookings on cross-border routes are down significantly across the industry amid Canadians' new-found aversion to U.S. destinations, Air Canada says.