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Three fishers die after boat sinks off Quebec coast, three others rescued

Three fishers die after boat sinks off Quebec coast, three others rescued

MONTREAL — Three people are dead after a fishing boat sank off Quebec's Lower North Shore early Monday morning, provincial police say. The Canadian Coast Guard said six people were aboard the Silver Condor, out of Blanc Sablon, Que.
Montreal man visited Toronto Zoo in middle of killing spree, coroner's inquest hears

Montreal man visited Toronto Zoo in middle of killing spree, coroner's inquest hears

MONTREAL — A coroner's inquest heard Monday that a man killed two people at random in Montreal in August 2022, then travelled to Ontario to visit the Toronto Zoo and Canada's Wonderland before returning to Quebec to murder again.
Lawyer challenges federal decision to deny help to woman with six children in Syria

Lawyer challenges federal decision to deny help to woman with six children in Syria

OTTAWA — A lawyer is urging the Federal Court to direct the Canadian government to repatriate a Quebec woman being held in a Syrian detention camp with her six children.
Military drops sexual misconduct charge against Lt.-Gen. Steve Whelan

Military drops sexual misconduct charge against Lt.-Gen. Steve Whelan

GATINEAU, Que. — The military has dropped a charge related to alleged sexual misconduct against Lt.-Gen. Steve Whelan, who was removed from his job as head of military personnel in 2021 after the allegations were made.
'Show us the money': N.L. premier says open to hydro deal if Quebec pays up

'Show us the money': N.L. premier says open to hydro deal if Quebec pays up

Quebec must be ready to pay if it wants more electricity from Newfoundland and Labrador, Premier Andrew Furey said Monday, describing the current arrangement as “punishing” for his province.
RCMP demolish last structure at Quebec's Roxham Road migrant crossing

RCMP demolish last structure at Quebec's Roxham Road migrant crossing

LACOLLE, Que. — The last RCMP building came down Monday at Quebec's Roxham Road, which has been used by more than 100,000 migrants since 2017 as an unofficial border crossing into Canada.
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Air Canada buying 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft

Air Canada buying 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft

MONTREAL — Air Canada says it has placed a firm order for 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft that will be used to replace older, less efficient wide-body aircraft in its fleet.
Quebec author at heart of controversy in France over 'sensitivity reading'

Quebec author at heart of controversy in France over 'sensitivity reading'

MONTREAL — Quebec author Kevin Lambert wanted to avoid stereotypes and not write anything "stupid" when he enlisted what is known as a sensitivity reader to review the manuscript of his latest novel.
Canadian conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin prepared Bradley Cooper for 'Maestro' role

Canadian conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin prepared Bradley Cooper for 'Maestro' role

TORONTO — Montreal conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin says he employed a secret weapon in teaching Bradley Cooper how to conduct like Leonard Bernstein in the upcoming biopic “Maestro” – an earpiece.