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Montreal suburb begins controversial deer cull to reduce population in local park

Montreal suburb begins controversial deer cull to reduce population in local park

LONGUEUIL, Que. — A Montreal suburb began an operation on Tuesday to kill white-tailed deer in one of its local parks after years of legal battles with activists seeking to save the animals.
Legault 'shocked' by Montreal teacher scandal, pledges to toughen secularism measures

Legault 'shocked' by Montreal teacher scandal, pledges to toughen secularism measures

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault promised on Tuesday to toughen secularism measures in schools, saying he was "shocked" by revelations about a Montreal public school where a group of teachers had tried to introduce what the premier describe
Feds’ order to end rail shutdown ‘unprecedented,’ labour tribunal says

Feds’ order to end rail shutdown ‘unprecedented,’ labour tribunal says

MONTREAL — The federal government's directive to end the countrywide rail shutdown in August marked an "unprecedented" move, says Canada's labour tribunal, signalling a stauncher approach to disputes that rarely see direct intervention from cabinet.
Schmidt, Ivankovic highlight CHL roster for series against United States U18 team

Schmidt, Ivankovic highlight CHL roster for series against United States U18 team

TORONTO — Vancouver Giants forward Cameron Schmidt and Brampton Steelheads goaltender Jack Ivankovic highlight the Canadian Hockey League's roster for next month's CHL USA Prospects Challenge. The CHL announced its roster Tuesday.
Montreal's Jacques Cartier Bridge reopens after environmental protesters climb span

Montreal's Jacques Cartier Bridge reopens after environmental protesters climb span

MONTREAL — A pair of environmental protesters scaled Montreal's Jacques Cartier Bridge early Tuesday morning, leading police to close one of the main access points onto the island during the morning rush hour.
Canadiens winger Slafkovsky out for the week with upper-body injury

Canadiens winger Slafkovsky out for the week with upper-body injury

BROSSARD, Que. — The Montreal Canadiens say Juraj Slafkovsky is out with an upper body injury and will be re-evaluated in a week.
Quebec religion wants Health Canada's blessing to use magic mushrooms in ceremonies

Quebec religion wants Health Canada's blessing to use magic mushrooms in ceremonies

A Quebec-based religion is taking the minister of mental health and addictions to court, claiming Health Canada is dragging its feet on a decision whether to allow its members to use magic mushrooms in their ceremonies.
RSV shot for infants available in Ont., N.WT. and coming to Quebec, Yukon, Nunavut

RSV shot for infants available in Ont., N.WT. and coming to Quebec, Yukon, Nunavut

Free shots that can protect babies from respiratory syncytial virus are being offered by some health-care providers in Ontario and the Northwest Territories.
Canadian rider Guillaume Boivin signs contract extension with Israel-Premier Tech

Canadian rider Guillaume Boivin signs contract extension with Israel-Premier Tech

Canadian rider Guillaume Boivin has signed a contact extension that will keep him a 10th season with Israel-Premier Tech. “I’m super happy to stay with the team for next year,” Boivin said in a statement.
Minister’s proposed strike freeze fails to find traction in Montreal port standoff

Minister’s proposed strike freeze fails to find traction in Montreal port standoff

MONTREAL — A push by the federal labour minister to reset relations in a labour standoff at the Port of Montreal has come to naught, as a partial strike drags on.