Gilles Carle, one of Quebec's most celebrated filmmakers, has died. He was 80.

A folk opera based on a Montreal nanny who died penniless has been performed to sold-out audiences in the city.

Eric Fehr scored his second goal of the night with 11.6 seconds remaining in the third and Nicklas Backstrom scored the lone goal in the shootout as the Washington Capitals beat the Canadiens 4-3 on Saturday in Montreal.

Montreal boxer Lucian Bute answered any critics he might have had with an emphatic fifth-round knockout in a rematch over Librado Andrade on Saturday night.

Canada's labour minister is urging the union representing striking Canadian National Railway locomotive engineers to accept binding arbitration.

Athletes and fans alike are savouring the festivities leading up to the much anticipated Grey Cup game in Calgary on Sunday.

Down 18 points at halftime, the Queen's Golden Gaels came back to beat the Calgary Dinos and take the 45th Vanier Cup on Saturday afternoon in Quebec City.