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Nine days after record rainfall, parts of Quebec brace for more

Nine days after record rainfall, parts of Quebec brace for more

MONTREAL — More heavy downpours are expected today in Montreal and other parts of Quebec that are still recovering from record-breaking rainfall nine days ago.

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner reach semifinals in Cincinnati

MASON, Ohio (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner fended off challenges Saturday to reach the semifinals in the Cincinnati Open. Swiatek extended her match winning streak to 15 with a 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 victory over 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva.
Cleanup underway after Montreal water main break floods streets and homes

Cleanup underway after Montreal water main break floods streets and homes

MONTREAL — A Montreal city spokesman warns it will be weeks before repairs can be completed on a major water main that broke near the Jacques Cartier Bridge on Friday, flooding dozens of buildings and leaving some 150,000 homes under a boil-water adv
As her pop covers album 'Inuktitut' sails to success, Elisapie finds a renewed voice

As her pop covers album 'Inuktitut' sails to success, Elisapie finds a renewed voice

TORONTO — Elisapie can’t quite put her finger on it but something within her has recently changed. The thought crosses the soft-spoken musician's mind as she ponders her sudden flurry of accomplishments.
Auger-Aliassime eliminated from Cincinnati Open with three-set loss to Draper

Auger-Aliassime eliminated from Cincinnati Open with three-set loss to Draper

CINCINNATI — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime is out of the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament after falling to Great Britain's Jack Draper 7-5, 4-6, 4-6 in a third-round matchup on Friday.
‘No plan B’: Railways halt more cargo ahead of potential lockout as tensions rise

‘No plan B’: Railways halt more cargo ahead of potential lockout as tensions rise

MONTREAL — As tensions build at the bargaining table, the country's two main freight railways are turning away a growing number of goods ahead of a potential work stoppage next week that could disrupt supply chains and industry.
'Wall of water' in Montreal after underground pipe breaks, floods streets and homes

'Wall of water' in Montreal after underground pipe breaks, floods streets and homes

MONTREAL — Nearly 150,000 Montreal homes were put under a boil water advisory on Friday after a broken water main erupted into a "geyser" that transformed streets into streams, paralyzed traffic and forced people to evacuate from flooded buildings.
Days before school year begins, more than 5,700 teaching positions unfilled in Quebec

Days before school year begins, more than 5,700 teaching positions unfilled in Quebec

MONTREAL — There are still 5,704 vacant teaching positions in Quebec with the new school year less than two weeks away, and Education Minister Bernard Drainville said Friday the gap is partly due to immigration.
Broke and broken: Report says Canada's public transit in critical funding state

Broke and broken: Report says Canada's public transit in critical funding state

OTTAWA — A new analysis warns that Canada's major cities are struggling to keep their transit systems running, and says public transit is heading for a "downward spiral" unless major new streams of operating revenue open up.
Fernandez saves double match point, upsets Rybakina at Cincinnati Open

Fernandez saves double match point, upsets Rybakina at Cincinnati Open

CINCINNATI — Canada's Leylah Fernandez overcame 20 aces and saved two match points before beating fourth seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-4 in second-round action Thursday at the Cincinnati Open.