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Migrant death toll rises to eight after bodies of child, adult found in Akwesasne

Migrant death toll rises to eight after bodies of child, adult found in Akwesasne

QUEBEC — Authorities in the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne lamented on Friday how their community is often exploited by human trafficking networks after the bodies of eight migrants, including two children, were pulled from the St. Lawrence River.
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A look at recent migrant deaths and close calls along the Canada-U.S. border

A look at recent migrant deaths and close calls along the Canada-U.S. border

MONTREAL — The deaths this week of eight people of Indian and Romanian descent in the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne have underscored the dangers related to illegal immigration.
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WestJet pilots to launch strike authorization vote as negotiations fizzle

WestJet pilots to launch strike authorization vote as negotiations fizzle

MONTREAL — The union representing WestJet pilots will launch a strike authorization vote Monday as contract talks with management drag on, the Air Line Pilots Association said Friday.
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Nine art projects share $1.3 million Canadian Heritage grant for Riopelle anniversary

Nine art projects share $1.3 million Canadian Heritage grant for Riopelle anniversary

MONTREAL — Nine cultural projects have been chosen to share a $1.3-million Canadian Heritage grant to create artworks for the 100th anniversary of artist Jean Paul Riopelle’s birth.
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Montreal Alouettes sign Canadian defensive back Marc-Antoine Dequoy to extension

Montreal Alouettes sign Canadian defensive back Marc-Antoine Dequoy to extension

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed Canadian defensive back Marc-Antoine Dequoy to a contract extension through the 2025 CFL season.
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Quebec cracks down on Airbnb after deadly fire as some continue to evade rules

Quebec cracks down on Airbnb after deadly fire as some continue to evade rules

MONTREAL — The Quebec government's crackdown on Airbnb has upended Montreal's short-term rental market, leading some to welcome the changes and others scurrying to evade the new rules.
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Quioto leads CF Montreal against the Vancouver Whitecaps

CF Montreal (1-3-0) vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (0-2-3) Vancouver, British Columbia; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLS LINE : Vancouver +113, Montreal +223, Draw +248; over/under is 2.
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Police say six bodies found near Akwesasne, Que., near U.S. border: Mohawk police

The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service says they are investigating after the bodies of six people were found late Thursday afternoon in the St. Lawrence River by a marsh area near Akwesasne, Que.
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Tkachuk's four-point effort leads Panthers in 5-2 win over Canadiens

Tkachuk's four-point effort leads Panthers in 5-2 win over Canadiens

MONTREAL — Matthew Tkachuk etched his name into the history books in impressive fashion on Thursday. Tkachuk had a hat trick and one assist in leading the Florida Panthers to a 5-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
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U.S. argues for immunity in MK-ULTRA mind-control case before Quebec Court of Appeal

U.S. argues for immunity in MK-ULTRA mind-control case before Quebec Court of Appeal

MONTREAL — A proposed class-action lawsuit over infamous brainwashing experiments at a Montreal psychiatric hospital was before Quebec's highest court Thursday, as victims attempted to remove immunity granted to the United States government. The U.S.
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