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Air Canada announces new CFO in John Di Bert, Amos Kazzaz to retire

Air Canada announces new CFO in John Di Bert, Amos Kazzaz to retire

MONTREAL — Air Canada says executive vice-president and chief financial officer Amos Kazzaz is retiring at the end of June.
Montreal Alouettes extend Canadian kicker David Cote through 2024 season

Montreal Alouettes extend Canadian kicker David Cote through 2024 season

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed kicker David Cote to a contract extension through the 2024 season Tuesday. Cote, of Quebec City, made 44-of-51 field goal attempts last season, his 86.3 per cent ratio standing fourth among league kickers.
Laurentian Bank plans high-interest online savings account as part of digital push

Laurentian Bank plans high-interest online savings account as part of digital push

MONTREAL — Laurentian Bank is preparing a digital push, including a high-interest online savings account, as it looks to attract more deposits and reach customers outside Quebec.
Hydro-Québec says restoring power to last customers hit by ice storm 'complex'

Hydro-Québec says restoring power to last customers hit by ice storm 'complex'

MONTREAL — Quebec's power utility said Tuesday it was working to fix the most complicated damage after last week's devastating ice storm but couldn't put a timetable on when everyone would have power back.
Muslim groups promise to monitor Quebec ban on school prayer spaces

Muslim groups promise to monitor Quebec ban on school prayer spaces

MONTREAL — Muslim groups are speaking out against the Quebec government's intention to ban prayer spaces in public schools, saying they will monitor how the Education Department enforces its new rules.
Quebec premier slammed for tweeting pro-Catholicism message on Easter Monday

Quebec premier slammed for tweeting pro-Catholicism message on Easter Monday

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault is defending himself against accusations he inappropriately promoted religion with a social media post during the Easter holiday weekend.
Man charged after downtown Montreal mosque break-in, alleged assault caught on video

Man charged after downtown Montreal mosque break-in, alleged assault caught on video

MONTREAL — Muslim leaders are criticizing the police response to an early Sunday morning break-in at a downtown Montreal mosque, saying the alleged attack should be investigated as a hate crime.
Frustration mounts for Quebecers still without power five days after ice storm

Frustration mounts for Quebecers still without power five days after ice storm

MONTREAL — Frustration was mounting on Monday for Quebecers still without power five days after a major ice storm, as the province's hydro utility worked to reconnect the remaining homes and businesses cut off from the grid.
Regional routes see higher airfares, fewer flights even as new carriers emerge

Regional routes see higher airfares, fewer flights even as new carriers emerge

MONTREAL — Whether you're catching a flight, opening a new bank account or picking up groceries, a small group of big names takes up most of the market share. Competition Ltd.
Hydro-Québec says some ice storm power outages will not be fixed before Tuesday

Hydro-Québec says some ice storm power outages will not be fixed before Tuesday

MONTREAL — Another 50,000 Hydro-Québec customers should see their power restored by the end of day on Sunday, the utility said while warning some of its remaining repairs to lines damaged by last week's deadly ice storm may not be completed until Tue