Quebec man charged in partner’s slaying

SALABERRY-DE-VALLEYFIELD, Que. — A Quebec man faces six charges including firstdegree murder in the slaying of his partner in an apparent domestic dispute. Quebec provincial police said Alain Castonguay, 72, was arraigned by video conference Thursday at the courthouse in Salaberry-de-valleyfield, Que., southwest of Montreal. Castonguay is charged in the slaying of his partner, Johanne Chayer, 65.

He was also charged with four counts of attempted murder against provincial police officers — including a 27-yearold officer who remains in serious but stable condition.