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10 years in U.S. prison for Canadian man who stole millions with fake psychic fraud

10 years in U.S. prison for Canadian man who stole millions with fake psychic fraud

MONTREAL — A former Montreal resident was sentenced earlier this week to 10 years in a United States federal prison for a multi-decade fraud that manipulated more than one million Americans into sending money to fake psychics.
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CAQ whip resigns from caucus to run for Conservatives in next federal election

CAQ whip resigns from caucus to run for Conservatives in next federal election

QUEBEC — The Quebec government whip has quit the Coalition Avenir Québec and will join the federal Conservatives, leaving the province's ruling party wondering whether its current slump in the polls will lead to more departures.
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The Montreal Canadiens have exercised the option on coach Martin St. Louis' contract

The Montreal Canadiens have exercised the option on coach Martin St. Louis' contract

BROSSARD, Quebec (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens have exercised the two-year option of the contract of coach Martin St. Louis, committing him to the team for the next three seasons. Montreal hired St.
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One person missing after fire destroys home south of Quebec City

One person missing after fire destroys home south of Quebec City

SAINT-GEORGES, Que. — Provincial police say one person is missing after a fire destroyed a home in the Beauce region south of Quebec City. Five other people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Their injuries are not considered life-threatening.
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Red Wings miss playoffs despite 5-4 shootout win over Canadiens

MONTREAL (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings were knocked out of playoff contention once again on Tuesday night, and it hardly could have come in more gut-wrenching fashion.
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Red Wings miss playoffs in 'gutting' fashion despite 5-4 shootout win over Canadiens

Red Wings miss playoffs in 'gutting' fashion despite 5-4 shootout win over Canadiens

MONTREAL — The Detroit Red Wings were knocked out of playoff contention once again on Tuesday night, and it hardly could have come in more gut-wrenching fashion.
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Quebec court approves class action alleging opioid makers misled users about risks

Quebec court approves class action alleging opioid makers misled users about risks

MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class-action lawsuit against 16 pharmaceutical companies that are alleged to have misled consumers about the efficacy and dangers of opioid medications.
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International competition for ideas on how to reuse old Montreal Olympic Stadium roof

International competition for ideas on how to reuse old Montreal Olympic Stadium roof

MONTREAL — The agency that oversees Montreal's Olympic Stadium is looking for ideas to reuse the components of the building's tattered, old roof — including membranes the size of 26 hockey rinks and cables 12 kilometres long.
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NHL clears Canadiens defenceman Logan Mailloux ahead of season finale

NHL clears Canadiens defenceman Logan Mailloux ahead of season finale

MONTREAL — The NHL says it has cleared Logan Mailloux for participation after the Montreal Canadiens recalled the defenceman Monday night ahead of their regular-season finale Tuesday.
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CAE signs deal with Nav Canada to help train air traffic controllers amid shortage

CAE signs deal with Nav Canada to help train air traffic controllers amid shortage

MONTREAL — Flight simulator maker CAE Inc. says it has signed an agreement with Nav Canada to help train flight service specialists and air traffic controllers beginning this fall.
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