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Capsized boat that led to Montreal firefighter's death not suited for rapids: report

Capsized boat that led to Montreal firefighter's death not suited for rapids: report

MONTREAL — A boat used by firefighters during a deadly rescue mission last year in the St. Lawrence River off Montreal Island was not designed to operate in rapids, Quebec’s workplace health and safety board said Thursday.
Let’s talk baggage: how much is your carry-on costing?

Let’s talk baggage: how much is your carry-on costing?

MONTREAL — As COVID-19-related restrictions lift and demand for travel returns, airport goers are left wondering yet again if checking a bag is worth it.
Quebec elects record number of women, but will they be named to key cabinet roles?

Quebec elects record number of women, but will they be named to key cabinet roles?

MONTREAL — Quebecers made history Monday when they elected a record number of women to the province's legislature, but political observers say more is needed to ensure equality between men and women in politics.
Hockey Quebec withholds funds from Hockey Canada, Tim Hortons pulls sponsorship

Hockey Quebec withholds funds from Hockey Canada, Tim Hortons pulls sponsorship

MONTREAL — Hockey Quebec says it has lost confidence in Hockey Canada and will not transfer funds to the national organization, while a well-known Canadian brand extended its sponsorship boycott.
'Misunderstanding' blamed for last-minute cancellation of Montreal Pride parade

'Misunderstanding' blamed for last-minute cancellation of Montreal Pride parade

MONTREAL — Communication problems and a misunderstanding were at the heart of the decision to cancel this year's Montreal's Pride parade hours before it was scheduled to begin, according to a newly released report.
Montreal's Sept. home sales drop to lowest point in almost 10 years: QPAREB

Montreal's Sept. home sales drop to lowest point in almost 10 years: QPAREB

MONTREAL — The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says Montreal's September home sales dropped to their lowest level in almost 10 years as the market continued to cool.
Quebec business groups ask new premier for action on labour shortage

Quebec business groups ask new premier for action on labour shortage

The victory of François Legault’s election campaign has some economists concerned over the prospect of continued labour shortages in Quebec.
Canadiens sign defenceman Logan Mailloux to three-year, entry-level contract

Canadiens sign defenceman Logan Mailloux to three-year, entry-level contract

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenceman Logan Mailloux to a three-year, entry-level contract, the club announced on Wednesday. The deal is worth US$750,000 in the first season and $832,500 in the next two campaigns.
As Quebec's Legault expands his majority, Montrealers choose opposition parties

As Quebec's Legault expands his majority, Montrealers choose opposition parties

MONTREAL — After Monday night's provincial election results, Montreal shows up on Quebec's election map as a small red-and-orange island in a sea of light blue.
Senators sting winless Canadiens 5-4 in pre-season tilt

Senators sting winless Canadiens 5-4 in pre-season tilt

MONTREAL — The Ottawa Senators set the tone early for the first of three consecutive games against the Montreal Canadiens.