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In Montreal, a visual competition between pro-Israel, pro-Palestinian demonstrators

In Montreal, a visual competition between pro-Israel, pro-Palestinian demonstrators

MONTREAL — In Montreal, symbols of the war between Israel and Hamas are everywhere. Jarring signs and graffiti demonstrating support for the Israeli or Palestinian causes have become part of the cityscape: on sidewalks, lamp posts and bus shelters.
CDPQ investing $200 million in Swedish battery company Northvolt

CDPQ investing $200 million in Swedish battery company Northvolt

MONTREAL — Quebec’s pension fund manager is investing $200 million in Swedish company Northvolt AB which announced plans in September to build a factory for electric vehicle batteries near Montreal.
Montreal-area mayor receives death threats over plan to cull deer in local park

Montreal-area mayor receives death threats over plan to cull deer in local park

LONGUEUIL, Que. — The mayor of a Montreal-area city has allegedly been targeted by death threats in connection with a plan to cull most of the white-tailed deer living in a local park.
Karl Tremblay, singer with Quebec's Les Cowboys Fringants, dies from cancer at 47

Karl Tremblay, singer with Quebec's Les Cowboys Fringants, dies from cancer at 47

MONTREAL — Karl Tremblay, the lead singer with one of Quebec's most beloved bands, has died at the age of 47. His group, Les Cowboys Fringants, shared the news of his death in a social media post this afternoon.
Quebec government facing critics over decision to subsidize NHL pre-season games

Quebec government facing critics over decision to subsidize NHL pre-season games

MONTREAL — The Quebec government's decision to dole out up to $7 million for a pair of 2024 NHL pre-season games continued to cause a stir on Wednesday after reports the Montreal Canadiens were prepared to play in the provincial capital for free.
Marie-Philip Poulin 'a kid at Christmas' as PWHL dream becomes a reality

Marie-Philip Poulin 'a kid at Christmas' as PWHL dream becomes a reality

MONTREAL — Canadian hockey star Marie-Philip Poulin says her dream is finally coming true.
Cities facing 'unprecedented challenges,' Montreal mayor says as property taxes rise

Cities facing 'unprecedented challenges,' Montreal mayor says as property taxes rise

Montreal is imposing the highest property tax increases in years as Mayor Valérie Plante says Canadian cities are facing "unprecedented challenges" linked to inflation, housing and climate change. On Wednesday, Plante released a $6.
More competition needed in grocery to help stabilize food prices: Freeland

More competition needed in grocery to help stabilize food prices: Freeland

MASCOUCHE, Que. — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says more competition is needed in Canada’s grocery sector as consumers grapple with the rising cost of living.
Metro warns of 'significant headwinds' as investments set to drag on profit next year

Metro warns of 'significant headwinds' as investments set to drag on profit next year

MONTREAL — Metro Inc.
Parkland gas stations roll out Aeroplan loyalty program

Parkland gas stations roll out Aeroplan loyalty program

MONTREAL — Aeroplan members can now earn points at a slew of Parkland Corp.'s gas stations. The loyalty program run by Air Canada has been rolled out at more than 1,100 Ultramar, Chevron, Pioneer, Fas Gas, On the Run and Marché Express locations.