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Keys bounces Williams in straight sets, Marino loses opener at National Bank Open

Keys bounces Williams in straight sets, Marino loses opener at National Bank Open

MONTREAL — American Madison Keys has moved on to the round of 32 at the National Bank Open after beating Venus Williams 6-2, 7-5 at IGA Stadium on Monday night. This is the sixth time the two have squared off, with Keys winning four of the matches.
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Karolina Pliskova advances to second round at National Bank Open

Karolina Pliskova advances to second round at National Bank Open

MONTREAL — Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova earned a 6-3, 6-7 (8), 6-2 win over China's Lin Zhu on Monday in women's singles opening-round play at the National Bank Open on Monday. Pliskova, the world No.
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Man shot in downtown Montreal becomes city's 19th homicide victim

Man shot in downtown Montreal becomes city's 19th homicide victim

MONTREAL — A 28-year-old man has died in hospital after being shot several times in downtown Montreal early this morning. Montreal police confirmed that the killing is the city's 19th homicide of the year. The shooting happened at about 3:40 a.m.
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Québec solidaire members pick byelection candidate, ignore calls to nominate a woman

Québec solidaire members pick byelection candidate, ignore calls to nominate a woman

QUEBEC — Members of the left-wing party Québec solidaire have chosenOlivier Bolduc to run in an upcoming provincial byelection, rebuffing suggestions from party leadership that a woman should be nominated.
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WSP Global sells subsidiary of Louis Berger engineering firm to U.S.-based Versar

WSP Global sells subsidiary of Louis Berger engineering firm to U.S.-based Versar

MONTREAL — WSP Global Inc. says it has sold Louis Berger Services Inc. to Versar Inc. less than five years after buying the engineering and design firm's parent company. Montreal-based WSP acquired Louis Berger Holdings Inc.
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Venus Williams has high praise for Canada's Leylah Fernandez

Venus Williams has high praise for Canada's Leylah Fernandez

MONTREAL — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez has an all-time great in her corner. Venus Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, former world No.
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Andreescu to play Giorgi, Fernandez faces Stearns in National Bank Open first round

Andreescu to play Giorgi, Fernandez faces Stearns in National Bank Open first round

MONTREAL — Three Canadian women's singles players now know their first-round opponents with Sunday's qualification complete at the National Bank Open. Bianca Andreescu of Mississauga, Ont., will open against on No.
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Caroline Wozniacki makes return to tennis at National Bank Open in Montreal

Caroline Wozniacki makes return to tennis at National Bank Open in Montreal

MONTREAL — Caroline Wozniacki is juggling a lot more balls in the air than the last time she played in a tennis tournament. Since her last official match, she's become a mother — twice — and her hands have been full with more than tennis rackets.
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Crowded balcony collapses in Quebec City, no serious injuries reported

Crowded balcony collapses in Quebec City, no serious injuries reported

QUEBEC — Eight people were lucky to escape without serious injuries on Sunday morning when a crowded balcony in Quebec City went crashing to the ground.
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Smog warnings in effect for parts of southern Quebec due to forest fire smoke

Smog warnings in effect for parts of southern Quebec due to forest fire smoke

MONTREAL — Environment Canada has issued smog warnings for parts of southern Quebec as smoke from forest fires in northern parts of the province continue to affect air quality.
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