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Shaqiri, Haile-Selassie lead Fire to 3-0 romp over Montreal

Shaqiri, Haile-Selassie lead Fire to 3-0 romp over Montreal

CHICAGO (AP-CP) — Xherdan Shaqiri and Maren Haile-Selassie both had a goal and an assist in the first half to power the Chicago Fire to a 3-0 victory over CF Montreal on Wednesday night.
Quebec judge says three-month sentence could trivialize promotion of hate

Quebec judge says three-month sentence could trivialize promotion of hate

MONTREAL — A jail sentence of just three months for a man convicted of promoting hatred against Jews could trivialize the crime, a Quebec court judge said Wednesday as he questioned the Crown's sentencing recommendation.
Halted Montreal-New York City train route sparks concern among tourism outlets

Halted Montreal-New York City train route sparks concern among tourism outlets

Montreal tourism operators have begun to feel the impact of the suspension of the only daily train between their city and New York City. "Summer is the busiest tourist season in Montreal.
Montreal police raid illegal magic mushroom store on opening day, arrest four people

Montreal police raid illegal magic mushroom store on opening day, arrest four people

Montreal police on Tuesday raided a store selling illegal magic mushrooms and arrested four people, but a spokesperson for the shop said he expected it to reopen within 24 hours.
Laurentian Bank leadership conducting 'review of strategic options'

Laurentian Bank leadership conducting 'review of strategic options'

MONTREAL — Laurentian Bank says its leadership team is conducting a review of the company's strategic options to maximize shareholder value.
State of emergency declared in Quebec town due to flood risk, more towns evacuating

State of emergency declared in Quebec town due to flood risk, more towns evacuating

MONTREAL — A town near Quebec City declared a state of local emergency and other communities ordered preventive evacuations on Tuesday as torrential rain caused rivers across southern Quebec to burst free of their banks.

Montreal Canadiens sign forward Alex Newhook to four-year contract extension

MONTREAL (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Alex Newhook to a four-year, $11.6 million contract extension Tuesday. The deal carries an annual average value of $2.9 million.
Proposed passenger rights changes garner mixed response; complaints tally tops 52,000

Proposed passenger rights changes garner mixed response; complaints tally tops 52,000

MONTREAL — The Canadian Transportation Agency on Tuesday laid out proposed changes to the passenger rights charter that seek to simplify customer compensation, launching consultations on the overhaul amid skepticism from both advocates and airlines.
Quebec officials dismantle homeless camp under Montreal highway

Quebec officials dismantle homeless camp under Montreal highway

MONTREAL — Quebec officials have dismantled a homeless encampment beneath an elevated Montreal highway ahead of a major roadwork project and following a months-long legal battle.
Opoku 'feels at home' as CF Montreal looks to rediscover form against Chicago Fire

Opoku 'feels at home' as CF Montreal looks to rediscover form against Chicago Fire

MONTREAL — With its goalless streak reaching 333 minutes after a 1-0 loss to Atlanta United on Saturday, CF Montreal must quickly shift its focus to a midweek game on the road against the Chicago Fire.