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Quebec population projected to decrease due in part to immigration policies, fertility rates

Quebec's statistical institute estimates the province's population will decline by 80,000 by 2030, due to several factors including recent government policies to reduce the number of temporary immigrants.

Safety concerns still linger as Lac-Mégantic marks 12th anniversary of rail tragedy

On the 12th anniversary of a rail disaster that killed 47 people in Lac-Mégantic Que., one advocate says not enough has been done to ensure the town's some 6,000 residents are safe from future disasters.

Montreal Canadiens acquire defenceman Noah Dobson from New York Islanders

The Montreal Canadiens acquired offensive defenceman Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders in return, and the Islanders reportedly receive forward Emil Heineman and the 16th and 17th overall picks in Friday night's NHL draft.

Just for Laughs founder goes to police after altercation at sex assault civil trial

Gilbert Rozon said he filed a complaint with police against actress Danie Frenette's husband over a physical altercation that allegedly occurred outside the courtroom.

Death of 33-year-old woman in Sherbrooke, Que., a possible homicide, police say

Police in Sherbrooke, Que. say a 33-year-old woman was found dead in a residence and her partner is under arrest and will face charges.

Quebec suicide prevention group loses legal challenge against municipality over ticketing

A Quebec religious group has lost a constitutional challenge after getting fined for going door-to-door in Waterloo, Que., to share its message about suicide prevention.

Quebec passes bill requiring immigrants to adopt shared values

Under the new legislation, newcomers to the province must adhere to shared values including gender equality, secularism and protection of the French language.

Investigation of N.S. police actions in wrongful conviction of Glen Assoun in limbo

It has been five years since the provincial government promised an investigation of police actions in the case of Glen Assoun, who spent 17 years in prison for the killing of his ex-girlfriend before he was acquitted in March 2019.

Body of missing Quebec hiker found off mountain trail, say U.S. authorities

The body of a hiker reported missing in northeastern New York state has been found, state authorities confirm. Léo Dufour, 22, of Vaudreuil, Que., had been missing since the end of November, after he failed to return from a planned one-day hike on Allen Mountain in the town of Newcomb.

Supreme Court won't hear province's appeal in youth-led Ontario climate case

Canada's top court has turned down Ontario's request to weigh in on a major challenge to its climate plan brought by a group of young activists.