What's keeping fans away from world juniors? Hockey Canada hopes for better turnout in semis

by Benjamin Shingler, Alison Northcott

Despite a sparsely attended quarter-final and complaints of sky-high ticket prices, Hockey Canada hopes for a strong turnout in today's semifinal matchups at Montreal's Bell Centre.

Recap Canadiens' Weber, Radulov get last laugh in return to Nashville

Shea Weber scored in the third period of his return to Nashville and Max Pacioretty had a goal late in overtime, helping the Montreal Canadiens beat the Predators 2-1 on Tuesday night.

Filling stomachs for free, downtown Montreal restaurant gets praise for giving food to the hungry

Marché Ferdous co-owner, Yahya Hashemi, said they’ve been giving free meals to the hungry for about five months now. He added that they consider it as a business expense.

Quebec nixes proposed cull of grey seals, to dismay of local biologist

A biologist from the Magdalen Islands is angry the Quebec government has rejected a plan to slaughter 1,200 grey seals on Brion Island, a nature reserve in the archipelago, for scientific research.

Canadiens mock Subban, realize stuff, delete tweet

by Caroline Szwed

A couple of hours before Montreal played in Nashville, the Canadiens' Twitter account tweeted what they thought was a humourous picture relating to the Shea Weber and P.K. Subban trade. Let's just say it backfired.

Quebecer who drowned in Thailand remembered as 'bright light'

A man from Quebec's Eastern Townships region who died in Thailand on New Year's Day is being remembered as a "bright light" by his loved ones.

Carey Price, Connor McDavid named all-star captains

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid and Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price will serve as two of four captains at the NHL All-Star Game in Los Angeles this month.

Weather warning in effect for wide swath of Quebec

Much of Quebec is getting slammed with another blast of winter weather. There are snowfall warnings for Quebec City, the Laurentians, Gaspé, Charlevoix, Mauricie and Lanaudière regions.

Video Quebec dance legend Louise Lecavalier on her punk rock mentor

by Lise Hosein

Louise Lecavalier shares a love letter of sorts for the artist who changed her life: choreographer Édouard Lock, her mentor and collaborator.

What does 2017 have in store for Quebec's economy?

by Jonathan Montpetit

Quebec's economic fortunes brightened towards the end of 2016, and forecasts suggest the good news will continue into the new year. But economists are also warning the province's growth prospects are vulnerable to whatever volatility may accompany the presidency of Donald Trump.

Weber-Subban debate still unsettled ahead of teams' 1st meeting

by Amy Cleveland

The Montreal Canadiens visit the Nashville Predators on Tuesday for the first meeting between the teams since they swapped star defencemen in the summer.

Montreal-born Kevin O'Leary pressed to join race before Conservative French debate

Conservative leadership hopeful Andrew Scheer is accusing potential candidate Kevin O'Leary of trying to avoid an all-French debate in two weeks.

Smog on the decline: Montreal's air quality best since 2002

Environmental advocates say the improvement in the city's air quality in 2016 was largely due to the shuttering of Ontario's coal-fire power plants.

Children's book about Syrian refugees offers introduction to world politics

Former Montrealer Alhan Rahimi took inspiration from the influx of Syrian refugees into Canada last year for her new children's book, Yara, My Friend From Syria.

Stormy December leads to drop in Nez Rouge rides

by Angelica Montgomery

Harsh winter weather forced volunteers with the drive-home service Nez Rouge to stay off the roads on several occasions over the holidays, leading to a slight drop in rides compared to a year earlier.

A special kind of holy matrimony: Wife of Quebec's Anglican bishop becomes priest

by Melissa Fundira

When Cynthia Patterson was ordained as an Anglican priest in late November, it was the first time, to her knowledge, that a priest has ever been married to a bishop in Quebec.

Quebec to slash number of video lottery terminals in low-income areas

As the new year begins, Quebec will start pulling video lottery terminals, or VLTs, from bars as part of a plan to reorganize their distribution and cut back on the number of machines in operation.

1 dead in fire at Villeray seniors' residence

One person is dead following a four-alarm fire at a seniors' residence in Villeray. A second person was also treated for smoke inhalation.

Have $2.8M to spare? Why not buy this Quebec village

Canadiana Village, located about an hour north of Montreal, has been on the market since the fall. For $2.8 million, you could get nearly 60 hectares of land and 45 buildings.

Woman, 72, dies after fire in her Saint-Laurent apartment

A 72-year-old woman has died in hospital a day after a fire tore through her Saint-Laurent home.

Montreal perfumer creates 5 scents for city's 375th anniversary

by Morgan Lowrie

Creator Claude André Hébert says each perfume is inspired by a different area of the city.

Canadiens extend backup goalie Al Montoya for 2 years

The Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Al Montoya to a two-year contract extension. The six-foot-two, 209-pound native of Chicago has a 4-4-2 record with one shutout this season

Montreal police investigate stabbing at Le Windsor

Police got the call about an altercation inside Le Windsor on Peel Street above René-Lévesque Boulevard around 4 a.m.

Go Public Disgraced Quebec dentist turned foot doctor deemed 'incompetent' for 2nd time

by Rosa Marchitelli

After Go Public uncovered how an Ottawa foot doctor was inserting unapproved medical implants into patients, Pierre Dupont finally has been ordered to face a disciplinary committee.

Montreal Christmas tree collection underway

The trees are converted to wood chips to be used as mulch by three companies that hold city contracts.

Sept-Îles, other eastern Quebec communities assess damage from violent storm

The winter storm brought high waves and winds that damaged some 40 buildings and homes in Sept-Îles alone.

Welcome Charlot, Quebec's first baby of 2017

Quebec's first baby of 2017 was born at 12:05 a.m. in the Rouyn-Noranda Hospital Centre, about 600 kilometres northwest of Montreal.

How tax and other changes coming Jan. 1 will affect your wallet

The turnover on the calendar doesn't just bring fireworks and a midnight toast. Here's a look at a few of the dollars-and-cents changes coming to pay stubs, tax returns and cash registers in the new year.

Analysis 'I saved province from financial disaster,' says Quebec premier. But is anyone listening?

by Ryan Hicks

As 2017 begins, heralding a provincial election in less than two years, the CBC's Ryan Hicks takes this look at the challenges each leader will be mulling over as he makes his New Year's resolutions.

Quiz: How much do you know about Montreal winters past?

Winter is as Montreal as smoked meat and orange cones. Test your knowledge of Montreal winters past with this quiz.