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Quebec provincial police officer killed on duty remembered as mother, wife, protector

Quebec provincial police officer killed on duty remembered as mother, wife, protector

TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Que. — A Quebec provincial police officer who was killed while on duty was remembered Thursday as a mother, a daughter, a friend and as a policewoman who dedicated her career to keeping others safe.
$14.7-million settlement in sex abuse class action against Montreal archdiocese

$14.7-million settlement in sex abuse class action against Montreal archdiocese

MONTREAL — A $14.7-million settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit brought against the Montreal Roman Catholic archdiocese, and a judge will be asked to sign off on the deal in the coming weeks, the plaintiffs' lawyer said Thursday.
Université de Montreal reviewing options for donation linked to Beijing

Université de Montreal reviewing options for donation linked to Beijing

OTTAWA — The Université de Montreal says in a statement that it is considering all options in light of new information about a $750,000 donation it received in 2016 that reportedly had ties to Beijing.
Hydro-Québec says just one power outage remains after damaging ice storm

Hydro-Québec says just one power outage remains after damaging ice storm

MONTREAL — Hydro-Québec has announced that all but one of the power outages caused by last week's ice storm have been repaired. The electric utility says there is still one outage affecting about four customers that requires extensive repairs.
Ali Wong, Jonathan Van Ness headed to Just For Laughs

Ali Wong, Jonathan Van Ness headed to Just For Laughs

MONTREAL — Ali Wong and Jonathan Van Ness are among the performers headed to this year's edition of Just For Laughs in Montreal.
Rise in 'illegal' taxis puts Montreal passengers at risk, airport authority warns

Rise in 'illegal' taxis puts Montreal passengers at risk, airport authority warns

MONTREAL — The Montreal airport has an illegal taxi problem, says its regulatory authority, which is calling for a crackdown.
Suspect facing more charges stemming from violent Montreal mosque break-in

Suspect facing more charges stemming from violent Montreal mosque break-in

Montreal police say a suspect accused in a violent break-in at a downtown mosque is facing more charges.
Extended power outages raise questions about resilience of Quebec's power grid

Extended power outages raise questions about resilience of Quebec's power grid

MONTREAL — As some Quebecers remained in the dark Wednesday a week after an ice storm struck the province, energy experts said the lengthy outages raised questions about the resilience of the province's electrical grid.
CF Montreal trades Canadian Miller, $1.3 million to Inter Miami for Duke, Lassiter

CF Montreal trades Canadian Miller, $1.3 million to Inter Miami for Duke, Lassiter

MONTREAL — Another key name is moving on from CF Montreal. Montreal traded Canadian international Kamal Miller and US$1.3 million in general allocation money in 2023 to Inter Miami for midfielder Bryce Duke and winger Ariel Lassiter on Wednesday.
Canadian singer Celine Dion announces new music is coming on Thursday

Canadian singer Celine Dion announces new music is coming on Thursday

MONTREAL — Canadian pop singer Céline Dion is promising her fans new music this week, after a rare neurological disorder forced her to cancel or postpone concerts to concentrate on her health.