Controversial Gatineau city councillor questions whether the Earth is round
A Quebec municipal councillor who was already under fire for denying the existence of Islamophobia is drawing new scrutiny for recent comments questioning whether the Earth is round.
School boards push back as government seeks data on religious symbols
A Quebec government initiative to determine how many teachers wear religious symbols also extended to include police officer, prosecutors and the judiciary, the minister responsible said on Monday, January 28, 2019.
Quebec's anti-corruption unit blames media coverage for recruiting troubles
Seven years after it was created, Quebec's anti-corruption unit is having difficulty recruiting members and filling a number of positions.
Canadian astronaut says launch most dangerous part of upcoming space mission
As David Saint-Jacques makes final preparations for the first manned Russian rocket launch since last month's near-catastrophic Soyuz failure, the Canadian astronaut is bracing for some heart-pounding moments.
Former Quebec premier Bernard Landry, lifelong soldier for sovereignty, dies at 81
Former Quebec premier Bernard Landry, a sharp-tongued soldier for the independence movement and longtime Parti Quebecois stalwart, died on Tuesday, November 5, at the age of 81.
Dave Williams flew to space but faced biggest challenges on solid ground
As he was training in 2004 for his second space flight to help in the construction of the International Space Station, a routine visit to the doctor almost cut short Dave Williams' career as an astronaut.
Quebec public servants to shed religious symbols but crucifix stays in legislature
The incoming Coalition Avenir Quebec government is facing criticism for saying it has no intention of removing the crucifix from the legislature, even as it plans to crack down on some civil servants who wear religious symbols.
Trudeau says he's encouraged by what he calls NAFTA progress
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has been encouraged by what he calls the progress made by Canada's NAFTA partners, especially on automobiles.
Quebec will strongly resist any compromises in trade talks with U.S.: Couillard
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard is talking tough on the question of supply management now that the focus switches to Canada after a new trade deal has been reached between the United States and Mexico.
Coalition Avenir Quebec boasts more women than men in election campaign
The Coalition Avenir Quebec has boasted that it will have more women than men running in the provincial election campaign — a big change for the party, which opinion polls suggest is leading the governing Liberals.