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Quebec government working group recommends most pit bull owners keep dogs
QUEBEC — The vast majority of pit bull owners across Quebec will get to keep their animal if the provincial government takes up the recommendations published Wednesday by a working
Alouettes look to start second half of season right against Redblacks
Montreal Alouettes running back Tyrell Sutton break away from Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive back Kevin Fogg during third quarter CFL football action in Montreal on August 26, 2016. The Montreal
Puppet show organizers apologize after inappropriate song played
MONTREAL — Organizers of a Montreal-area puppet show found themselves apologizing to the public after a song about prison rape was performed during a family-friendly show where children were present.
35 Hells Angels members in Quebec have their prison sentences reduced
MONTREAL — Thirty-five Hells Angels members who pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of conspiracy to commit murder have had their sentences reduced by between six and eight years. A
P.K. Subban admits disappointment at not being on Canadian team at World Cup
Nashville Predators defenceman P.K. Subban addresses a gathering nearly one year after making a $10-million pledge to the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation, Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN
Train derailed in northern Ontario after cracked rail gave way: TSB
GATINEAU, Que. — The Transportation Safety Board says a freight train derailment in northern Ontario was caused by the complete failure of a previously cracked rail. The incident took place
Continued growth for Quebec’s Squeeze Studio Animation
Continued growth for Squeeze Studio Animation, a firm specializing in high-quality 3D animation. Financial support from Government of Canada to help Quebec City firm acquire leading-edge equipment and pursue its
National Bank profit rises on strength of wealth management, banking segments
MONTREAL — National Bank (TSX:NA) had $478 million of net income for the third quarter of its 2016 financial year, up six per cent from the same time last year.
Montreal fire guts six apartments; 2 firefighters slightly injured
MONTREAL — The tenants of six apartment units in Montreal have been left homeless following an overnight fire. The fire broke out at about 2:30 a.m. in the district of
11th edition of World Press Photo: 50 000 Expected Visitors
11th edition of World Press Photo Montreal: 50 000 Expected Visitors, 150 Most Striking Photos of the Year at the Bonsecours Market from August 31 to October 2, 2016. Spokesperson:
Veloroute des Draveurs to be upgraded between the municipalities of Gracefield and Messines
Government of Canada supports Outaouais community project. MANIWAKI, QUEBEC–(Marketwired – Aug. 30, 2016) – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Key local stakeholders have long been asking for concrete,
National Energy Board suspends hearings into Energy East
MONTREAL — All future National Energy Board hearings into TransCanada’s Energy East pipeline project will be suspended until the board rules on motions demanding two of three panel members resign,
Homa Hoodfar’s condition worsening, says family
Family of Canadian in Iranian jail say her condition is rapidly declining. MONTREAL — Relatives of a Montreal-based university professor being held in an Iranian jail say she has been
Alberta to redouble messaging efforts after Quebec protest on Energy East line
EDMONTON — Alberta’s energy minister says the violent disruptions at the Energy East pipeline hearings in Quebec are disconcerting and are hindering the debate. But Marg McCuaig-Boyd said Alberta is
