Thursday, June 18, 2026
ADVT 
National

Man charged with threatening Quebec premier

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 24 Sep, 2020 09:27 PM
  • Man charged with threatening Quebec premier

A 65-year-old Quebec man has been charged after allegedly threatening Premier Francois Legault online.

Sylvain Proulx will appear in court on Nov. 9 in Roberval, in the Lac-Saint-Jean region.

According to the charge sheet, the threat to cause death or bodily harm to the Quebec premier was made on Sept. 5.

Three days later, on Sept. 8, Quebec provincial police announced they were meeting with two men, ages 59 and 65, regarding threatening language against a member of the provincial legislature.

It's unclear whether action was taken against the 59-year-old.

The incident prompted a Quebec provincial police spokesman to warn the public on Twitter that threatening language is always taken seriously, even if it comes from a social media account.

MORE National ARTICLES

Increased Warming Centre Capacity To Support People Sleeping In Oppenheimer Park

Increased Warming Centre Capacity To Support People Sleeping In Oppenheimer Park
Previously, Lookout Society’s Powell Street Getaway opened as a warming centre only when the temperatures were at -5 but since December 9 the centre has been opening when the weather is 0 degrees, or feels like 0 degrees.

Increased Warming Centre Capacity To Support People Sleeping In Oppenheimer Park

Social Enterprises Bring $73.7m Value To Downtown Eastside Community

Social Enterprises Bring $73.7m Value To Downtown Eastside Community
A new report has revealed that social enterprises in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) are not only bringing revenue into the area, but also having a significant positive impact for residents.    

Social Enterprises Bring $73.7m Value To Downtown Eastside Community

Two Quakes Strike Off B.C.'s Coast, No Damage Or Injuries

Two Quakes Strike Off B.C.'s Coast, No Damage Or Injuries
OTTAWA - Two earthquakes have struck off the northwest end of Vancouver Island.    

Two Quakes Strike Off B.C.'s Coast, No Damage Or Injuries

My Time In Pakistan: Feeling Like An Immigrant In My So-Called Home Country

By the time I had my second conversation in Pakistan, someone had already laughed in my face for my terrible Urdu — and it was my own family member no less.    

My Time In Pakistan: Feeling Like An Immigrant In My So-Called Home Country

Plant-Based Protein Companies Poised To Expand Products, Distribution Next Year

When A&W started serving Beyond Meat veggie burgers at its restaurants, the fast-food chain offered many patrons their first bite of the much touted, celebrity backed plant-based patty.    

Plant-Based Protein Companies Poised To Expand Products, Distribution Next Year

Watchdog Looks Into Police Shooting Of Man In Kelowna, B.C.

SURREY, B.C. - A shooting involving the RCMP that left a man being treated in hospital is under investigation by British Columbia's police watchdog.    

Watchdog Looks Into Police Shooting Of Man In Kelowna, B.C.