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Canadian Tevaughn Campbell among final cuts of NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars

Canadian Tevaughn Campbell among final cuts of NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars

Canadian Mathieu Betts is looking for a new football home. The CFL's top defensive player last season was released Tuesday by the Detroit Lions. Betts signed a one-year deal with the NFL club shortly after his contract with the B.C.
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B.C. brings in 'bell-to-bell' school phone ban, as new access rules target protesters

B.C. brings in 'bell-to-bell' school phone ban, as new access rules target protesters

VANCOUVER — Cellphone use will be restricted in all British Columbia school districts when pupils return next week, as the province becomes the latest to curtail the use of the devices by students.
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Vote on $47.8B First Nations child welfare deal delayed due to chiefs' concerns

Vote on $47.8B First Nations child welfare deal delayed due to chiefs' concerns

OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations has postponed a special assembly for chiefs to vote on a landmark child welfare reform deal with Canada due to concerns about the process and a late translation of the document to French.
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Alouettes sign all-star wide receiver Austin Mack to four-year contract extension

Alouettes sign all-star wide receiver Austin Mack to four-year contract extension

MONTREAL — Austin Mack didn’t take long to make up his mind. After being released by the Atlanta Falcons on Aug. 12, there was only one place he wanted to play outside the NFL: with the Montreal Alouettes.
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In history of Canadian rail shutdowns, echoes of some current sticking points

In history of Canadian rail shutdowns, echoes of some current sticking points

MONTREAL — On a sweltering Thursday 51 years ago, a group of striking railroaders stormed Parliament. For nearly an hour on Aug.
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Five-year-old Quebec boy subject of Amber Alert found safe in Toronto area: police

Five-year-old Quebec boy subject of Amber Alert found safe in Toronto area: police

BROSSARD, Que. — A five-year-old boy from a Montreal suburb who was the subject of an Amber Alert on Tuesday was found safe in Ontario later that day, Quebec provincial police said.
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Quebec government says it's taking action to end illegal dumping in Mohawk territory

Quebec government says it's taking action to end illegal dumping in Mohawk territory

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it wants to put an end to illegal dumping in the Mohawk community of Kanesatake northwest of Montreal, following months of media coverage and calls from local leaders for authorities to take action.
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Matthew Rankin's 'Universal Language' named Canada's official entry for Oscar bid

Matthew Rankin's 'Universal Language' named Canada's official entry for Oscar bid

MONTREAL — The surreal comedy "Universal Language" is Canada's official entry for best international feature film consideration at the 97th Academy Awards.
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Redblacks victory would clinch CFL playoff berth for defending-champion Alouettes

Redblacks victory would clinch CFL playoff berth for defending-champion Alouettes

TORONTO — They're idle, but the Montreal Alouettes could still cement a CFL playoff berth this week. Montreal (10-1) would secure an East Division post-season spot if the Ottawa Redblacks (7-2-1) defeated the B.C. Lions (5-6) on Saturday.
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CF Montreal transfers midfielder Mathieu Choinière to Swiss club Grasshopper Zurich

CF Montreal transfers midfielder Mathieu Choinière to Swiss club Grasshopper Zurich

MONTREAL — Mathieu Choinière is heading to Europe.
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