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Quebec 'superminister' Pierre Fitzgibbon says drop in motivation is why he's leaving

Quebec 'superminister' Pierre Fitzgibbon says drop in motivation is why he's leaving

MONTREAL — Quebec “superminister” Pierre Fitzgibbon says he is leaving office because he lost motivation to do the job — and that it was the premier who pushed him out the door months earlier than planned.
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LGBTQ+ activists fearful of a Poilievre government, some say Trudeau should step down

LGBTQ+ activists fearful of a Poilievre government, some say Trudeau should step down

HALIFAX — As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau digs in his heels and pledges to stay on as Liberal leader despite dwindling public support, some LGBTQ+ activists say he is putting queer and gender diverse people at risk.
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Queen guitarist Brian May says he had a 'minor stroke' but can still play

Queen guitarist Brian May says he had a 'minor stroke' but can still play

LONDON (AP) — Brian May, the lead guitarist of British rock band Queen, revealed Wednesday that he had a “minor stroke” last week, which caused him to temporarily lose control over his arm.
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Veteran Canadian rider Hugo Houle signs contract extension with Israel-Premier Tech

Veteran Canadian rider Hugo Houle signs contract extension with Israel-Premier Tech

Veteran Canadian rider Hugo Houle has signed a two-year contract extension with the Israel-Premier Tech team that runs through 2026. The 33-year-old from Sainte-Perpétue, Que.
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Queen guitarist Brian May says he had a 'minor stroke' but can still play

Queen guitarist Brian May says he had a 'minor stroke' but can still play

LONDON (AP) — Brian May, the lead guitarist of British rock band Queen, revealed Wednesday that he had a “minor stroke” last week, which caused him to temporarily lose control over his arm.
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Questions swirl around attempted jailbreak in Congo as families of victims demand accountability

Questions swirl around attempted jailbreak in Congo as families of victims demand accountability

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Families of those killed in what authorities called an attempted jailbreak in Congo's biggest prison are demanding answers from the government as activists denounce what they say are inhumane conditions in the nation's overcrow
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Luca Guadagnino and Daniel Craig present ‘Queer’ to Venice Film Festival

Luca Guadagnino and Daniel Craig present ‘Queer’ to Venice Film Festival

VENICE, Italy (AP) — Venice Film Festival regular Luca Guadagnino was back on the Lido to debut his new Daniel Craig film “Queer” on Tuesday night.
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Canadiens' Caufield will wear No. 13 to honour Johnny Gaudreau

Canadiens' Caufield will wear No. 13 to honour Johnny Gaudreau

MONTREAL — American-born forward Cole Caufield, shaken by last week's tragic death of his hockey hero Johnny Gaudreau, will be switching jersey numbers this season with the Montreal Canadiens. The 23-year-old Caufield will wear No. 13 instead of No.
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Transport minister asks for report, reforms after Via Rail passengers stranded

Transport minister asks for report, reforms after Via Rail passengers stranded

OTTAWA — A tourist visiting Canada is questioning the safety of Via Rail after he says his phone was snatched from him by an employee when he was documenting a train delay that left passengers stranded as they ran out of food, water and working toile
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Racial profiling by Montreal police a 'systemic problem,' judge rules in class action

Racial profiling by Montreal police a 'systemic problem,' judge rules in class action

MONTREAL — Racial profiling is a systemic problem in the Montreal police force and profiling victims deserve compensation, a Quebec Superior Court judge ruled on Tuesday in a class-action lawsuit.
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