Montreal News

'Hard decisions' needed during economic crisis: throne speech
The Conservative government introduced a plan Wednesday aimed at protecting Canada from the "extraordinary global economic challenge and uncertainty," and indicated that the country may have to run a deficit.

Building structure caused deadly roof collapse in Morin Heights, Que.
A grocery store in Quebec's Laurentian region is ultimately responsible for a deadly warehouse roof collapse that killed three female employees last winter, a report released Wednesday concludes.

PQ better money manager than Liberals: Marois
The idea that Quebec's Liberal party is the best one to manage the province's economy is a myth, Parti Quebecois Leader Pauline Marois says.

Health minister vows to bring med school to Outaouais
Quebec's health minister said he plans to push Montreal's McGill University to open a satellite faculty of medicine in the Outaouais if the Liberals are re-elected on Dec. 8.

Police probe 2 Laval slayings in 12 hours
Laval police are investigating two killings reported within a 12-hour period in the city north of Montreal.

No tax on made-in-Quebec culture products, Liberals promise
A Liberal government in Quebec would strike the 7.5 per cent provincial sales tax on Québécois culture products and events, leader Jean Charest said Tuesday.

Dumont strikes out at hit talk show
ADQ Leader Mario Dumont said he won't apologize to popular Quebec talk show host Guy A. Lepage after he lambasted him for being "unfair" during an interview last year.

Teen charged in Quebec youngster's death is free for now
One of two teenagers charged in the death of a three-year-old Quebec girl has been released from detention after being charged with violating his bail conditions earlier this month.

Cauchon won't run for Liberal leadership
Former cabinet minister Martin Cauchon has decided he will not run for leadership of the federal Liberal party.

Hurricanes' pressure overwhelms Habs
Ray Whitney scored a third period power-play goal to propel the Carolina Hurricanes to a 2-1 win over the visiting Montreal Canadiens Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C.

U.S. regulator alleges fraud by ex-BMO employees
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission accused a former Bank of Montreal trader Tuesday of deceiving the bank about the value of its natural gas options.

Chrysler Financial closing 3 Canadian offices
Chrysler Canada's financing and leasing arm is shutting down three offices and consolidating activities in its Toronto facility, citing turmoil in financial markets and the auto industry.

Fire destroys Montreal Liberal candidate's headquarters
An overnight fire that destroyed a Montreal Liberal candidate's campaign offices and left a dozen people homeless may be drug-related, officials said.

Nino Ricci wins Governor General's Literary Award
Toronto writer Nino Ricci has won the Governor General's Literary Award for English fiction for his novel The Origin of Species.