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Police arrest Leonardo Rizzuto in major operation targeting Montreal Mafia

Police arrest Leonardo Rizzuto in major operation targeting Montreal Mafia

MONTREAL — Nearly a dozen people alleged to be important members of Montreal's Mafia and other gangs were arrested on Thursday in what police called a major blow to organized crime.
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Houston Dynamo host CF Montreal in non-conference matchup

CF Montreal (1-11-5, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Houston Dynamo (5-7-5, 11th in the Western Conference) Houston; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Houston -144, Montreal +364, Draw +283; over/under is 2.
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Summer McIntosh headlines 28-swimmer Canadian roster for world championship

Summer McIntosh headlines 28-swimmer Canadian roster for world championship

VICTORIA — Toronto's Summer McIntosh will headline Canada's 28-swimmer roster for the 2025 world aquatics championships in Singapore, Swimming Canada said Thursday night.
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'Why should I?': Verstappen won't change approach despite risk of one-race F1 ban

'Why should I?': Verstappen won't change approach despite risk of one-race F1 ban

MONTREAL — Max Verstappen knows he’s at risk of a suspension. The four-time reigning Formula One champion still doesn’t plan to change his aggressive approach to racing — not after all the success he’s had on the racetrack.
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Accused in Quebec truck attack threatens prosecutor, tells judge to shut up at trial

Accused in Quebec truck attack threatens prosecutor, tells judge to shut up at trial

RIMOUSKI — The Quebec man accused of mowing down a dozen pedestrians with his truck in 2023 gave combative and volatile testimony in court Thursday as he tried to explain what happened.
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Lance Stroll refuses to discuss wrist injury specifics ahead of home Canadian Grand Prix

Lance Stroll cited “medical privacy” Thursday in refusing to discuss the specifics of the wrist injury or medical procedure that kept the Formula 1 driver from participating in the Spanish Grand Prix two weeks ago.
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Montreal Grand Prix fans stuck paying turbocharged prices for accommodation

Montreal Grand Prix fans stuck paying turbocharged prices for accommodation

MONTREAL — Paula Wadden has been a huge Formula One fan ever since she got hooked on the Netflix show "Drive to Survive" a few years ago.
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Some 30 per cent more Quebec homes to be in flood zones when new mapping takes effect

Some 30 per cent more Quebec homes to be in flood zones when new mapping takes effect

MONTREAL — The number of Quebec homes located in flood zones will likely increase by 30 per cent when new maps are introduced next year, the province's environment minister said Thursday.
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Energy talks 'full steam ahead' despite Hydro‑Québec chief's new gig: N.L. Hydro

Energy talks 'full steam ahead' despite Hydro‑Québec chief's new gig: N.L. Hydro

ST. JOHN'S — The upcoming departure of the CEO of Quebec's hydro utility won't interfere in final negotiations on a new energy deal with Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Mother's message played big role in Chiu spending entire CFL career with Alouettes

Mother's message played big role in Chiu spending entire CFL career with Alouettes

The temptation was always there but each time Bryan Chiu managed to resist, with a little help. Chiu joined the Montreal Alouettes in 1997 and would remain with them through the 2009.
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