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Future of Canadian short track in good hands with Dandjinou, says Hamelin

Future of Canadian short track in good hands with Dandjinou, says Hamelin

MONTREAL — William Dandjinou was turning heads among short-track speedskating legends long before he started picking up gold medals on the world stage.
Supreme Court sued over its refusal to translate decisions before 1970 into French

Supreme Court sued over its refusal to translate decisions before 1970 into French

MONTREAL — The office of the registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada was served with a legal notice on Friday by a Quebec civil rights group challenging the high court's steadfast refusal to translate its historic decisions into French.
Air Canada shares rise on buybacks and earnings despite revenue hit

Air Canada shares rise on buybacks and earnings despite revenue hit

Air Canada's stock closed up almost 14 per cent after it announced a share buyback program, an earnings beat and a higher earnings outlook.
Cogeco charts path for 'sustainable growth' as it reports dip in profits for Q4

Cogeco charts path for 'sustainable growth' as it reports dip in profits for Q4

MONTREAL — Cogeco Inc. says it will begin a three-year transformation program in its 2025 fiscal year to set the company on what it calls "a path to sustainable growth.
Laurentian Bank names veteran executive Robert Ouellette to board of directors

Laurentian Bank names veteran executive Robert Ouellette to board of directors

MONTREAL — Laurentian Bank of Canada says veteran executive Robert Ouellette is joining its board of directors as a new independent director.
Two Port of Montreal terminals shut down as dockworkers begin new strike

Two Port of Montreal terminals shut down as dockworkers begin new strike

MONTREAL — Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal started a new strike Thursday morning, forcing the indefinite shutdown of two container terminals at the country's second biggest port.
After series of scandals, Quebec's new youth protection boss promising transparency

After series of scandals, Quebec's new youth protection boss promising transparency

QUÉBEC — The new director of Quebec's youth protection system promised on Thursday to shed light on what's ailing the troubled network and to provide more transparency.
Montreal summit ends with pledge to return Ukrainian children deported to Russia

Montreal summit ends with pledge to return Ukrainian children deported to Russia

MONTREAL — More than 45 nations signed a pledge in Montreal on Thursday to repatriate to Ukraine the civilians, prisoners of war and children taken by Russia since it invaded the country nearly three years ago.
Quebec freezes two major immigration streams that provide path to permanent residency

Quebec freezes two major immigration streams that provide path to permanent residency

MONTREAL — The Quebec government has frozen two major immigration streams that provide a pathway to permanent residency, after complaining for years that the number of newcomers settling in the province is threatening its language and culture.
Creditors to vote on proposed $32.5B tobacco settlement in December

Creditors to vote on proposed $32.5B tobacco settlement in December

TORONTO — Creditors are set to vote later this year on a proposed settlement that would see three tobacco giants pay out billions to provinces and smokers across Canada, an Ontario court ruled Thursday as one of the companies indicated it opposes the