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Montreal prepares for bus and metro disruptions during upcoming transit strike

Montreal prepares for bus and metro disruptions during upcoming transit strike

MONTREAL — Montreal is bracing for a transit strike that could severely disrupt bus and metro service starting Monday.
Nunavik village lifts state of emergency as water shortage stabilizes

Nunavik village lifts state of emergency as water shortage stabilizes

MONTREAL — A village in Quebec's Far North has lifted a state of emergency triggered by a months-long water shortage.
CBC’s Heather Hiscox to retire this fall, network adds reality show with people on autism spectrum

CBC’s Heather Hiscox to retire this fall, network adds reality show with people on autism spectrum

TORONTO — After two decades of waking up the nation, CBC News Network veteran Heather Hiscox is retiring and will step down as host of "CBC Morning Live" this fall.

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for May, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 7.0 per cent in May. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities.
Canada coach Jesse Marsch adds experience to his 26-man CONCACAF Gold Cup roster

Canada coach Jesse Marsch adds experience to his 26-man CONCACAF Gold Cup roster

Veterans Alistair Johnston and Jonathan Osorio will rejoin Canada later this month for the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon lashes out at media after 2nd day on stand

Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon lashes out at media after 2nd day on stand

MONTREAL — The founder of Montreal's Just for Laughs festival broke his silence on Thursday about sexual assault allegations, accusing reporters of denying him justice as he emerged from a second day on the stand at a civil trial.
'I can't even believe it's real': Vancouver's Ward a rising star for Canada, NSL

'I can't even believe it's real': Vancouver's Ward a rising star for Canada, NSL

VANCOUVER — There have been a lot of firsts for Holly Ward this year — her first game as a professional soccer player, her first call up to Canada's senior women's team.
Man with al-Qaida links charged with threatening attack in Montreal

Man with al-Qaida links charged with threatening attack in Montreal

MONTREAL — A man previously convicted of supporting al-Qaida has been charged after allegedly threatening an attack in Montreal.
Quebec says it will drop permanent immigration targets to as low as 25,000 per year

Quebec says it will drop permanent immigration targets to as low as 25,000 per year

MONTREAL — Quebec's immigration minister says the government will drop its permanent immigration targets to as low as 25,000 people per year, and keep them low until Ottawa agrees to slash the number of temporary residents in the province by half.
Montreal hopes to repair damaged reputation during Grand Prix weekend

Montreal hopes to repair damaged reputation during Grand Prix weekend

MONTREAL — Montreal is hoping to redeem itself during the upcoming Grand Prix weekend after last year's event veered off course due to heavy congestion, flooding and some ill-timed patio inspections.