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MONTREAL — The federal government gave the thumbs-up Friday to WestJet Airlines' takeover of Sunwing Airlines and Sunwing Vacations in a major consolidation of the Canadian aviation market following a tumultuous year for travel.

MONTREAL — Airports and airlines prepared for a surge in passengers this week ahead of spring break after a year where the industry has struggled to cope with peak travel times.

MONTREAL — For Pierre Karl Péladeau, acquiring the Montreal Alouettes is not a business transaction but a labour of love. The Montreal native, who is reportedly worth US$1.

MONTREAL — The start to the Hernan Losada era at CF Montreal has not gone according to plan, with the still searching for its first goal — let alone its first points — this Major League Soccer season.

CF Montreal (0-2-0) vs. Nashville SC (1-0-1) Nashville, Tennessee; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLS LINE : Nashville SC -114, Montreal +300, Draw +258; over/under is 2.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes ownership issue has been resolved. According to a source, the CFL has reached an agreement to sell the franchise and will make the formal announcement Friday at a news conference in Montreal.

SHERBROOKE, Que. — Joshua Roy had a goal and two assists as the Sherbrooke Phoenix blew past the Rimouski Océanic 5-1 for their 10th consecutive win on Thursday.

MONTREAL — The New York Rangers never held the lead on Thursday night and yet they escaped with the win. Mika Zibanejad scored the shootout winner to lift the Rangers to a 4-3 comeback victory over the Montreal Canadiens.

MONTREAL (AP) — Mika Zibanejad scored the shootout winner, giving the New York Rangers a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.

MONTREAL — Quebec RCMP are investigating what they say are two secret police stations allegedly operated by Chinese authorities at community organizations in the Montreal area.