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Petition by RFK Jr. fan prompts Montreal council to end water fluoridation

Petition by RFK Jr. fan prompts Montreal council to end water fluoridation

MONTREAL — Municipal officials have opted to end water fluoridation on the Island of Montreal in a move spurred by a petition from a resident who claims he has the support of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Canadiens’ Patrik Laine skates with teammates for the first time since his injury

Canadiens’ Patrik Laine skates with teammates for the first time since his injury

BROSSARD, Quebec (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens might be getting some reinforcements soon after Patrik Laine practiced with his teammates Wednesday for the first time since suffering a left knee sprain.
PWHL Roundup: Charge rout Fleet, Frost edge Sirens in pre-season play

PWHL Roundup: Charge rout Fleet, Frost edge Sirens in pre-season play

MONTREAL — The Ottawa Charge got contributions from six different goal scorers in a 6-1 pre-season win over the Boston Fleet on Thursday in the Professional Women's Hockey League.
Quebec auditor general says school system failing Indigenous students

Quebec auditor general says school system failing Indigenous students

MONTREAL — Quebec's auditor general says the province's Education Department has done little in the past two decades to help Indigenous students in Quebec, whose graduation rates lag behind those of Indigenous students in other provinces.
Leading scorer Martinez a free agent after CF Montreal declines option

Leading scorer Martinez a free agent after CF Montreal declines option

MONTREAL — CF Montréal will not exercise the contract options of nine players including leading scorer Josef Martinez, the Major League Soccer club announced Thursday.
Northvolt says Quebec battery plant will proceed despite bankruptcy filing

Northvolt says Quebec battery plant will proceed despite bankruptcy filing

MONTREAL — Northvolt AB has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States, but said the move will not jeopardize the manufacturer's planned electric vehicle battery plant in Quebec — though hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars invested in
Quebec fiscal update brings $2.1B in new spending, axes tax credit for older workers

Quebec fiscal update brings $2.1B in new spending, axes tax credit for older workers

QUÉBEC — Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard tabled an economic update on Thursday with $2.1 billion in new spending over five years amid what he described as a stronger-than-expected recovery from last year's economic slowdown.
Montreal Victoire coach Cheverie undecided on PWHL's 'No Escape Rule'

Montreal Victoire coach Cheverie undecided on PWHL's 'No Escape Rule'

MONTREAL — Since its inception, the Professional Women's Hockey League has sought to break new ground with innovative rules.
Montreal Alouettes sign kicker Jose Maltos to two-year contract

Montreal Alouettes sign kicker Jose Maltos to two-year contract

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have signed global kicker Jose Maltos to a two-year contract through the 2026 CFL season, the team announced Thursday.
CF Montreal names Corey Wray as sporting director, Saputo sons take on new roles

CF Montreal names Corey Wray as sporting director, Saputo sons take on new roles

MONTREAL — CF Montreal announced a restructuring of their front office on Thursday. Corey Wray, who was hired as a consultant on July 9, has been named the club's Director of Soccer.