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Quebec appeals court overturns sex assault acquittal because ruling relied on 'myths'

Quebec appeals court overturns sex assault acquittal because ruling relied on 'myths'

MONTREAL — The Quebec Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial in a sexual assault case after concluding that the lower court judge based his ruling on "myths, prejudices or generalizations.
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CF Montreal hopes late-season surge stretches into playoffs

CF Montreal hopes late-season surge stretches into playoffs

MONTREAL — Riding a six-game unbeaten run and winners of eight of their last 10 matches, CF Montreal could not be in better form heading into its first Major League Soccer playoff game since 2016.
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Quebec suspect in decades-old murder and sex assault may have other victims: police

Quebec suspect in decades-old murder and sex assault may have other victims: police

MONTREAL — A man charged this week in connection with a murder and separate sexual assault 22 years ago is suspected by police of having other alleged victims.
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Laurent Dubreuil blazes way to national title in men's 500m long track speedskating

Laurent Dubreuil blazes way to national title in men's 500m long track speedskating

QUEBEC — Laurent Dubreuil blazed his way to being national champion in the men's 500-metre long track speedskating race on Thursday. The Lévis, Que., native, who holds the Canadian record in the event (33.
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Canadiens' Matheson expected to miss eight weeks due to abdominal muscle strain

Canadiens' Matheson expected to miss eight weeks due to abdominal muscle strain

Montreal Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson is expected to miss eight weeks due to an abdominal muscle strain, according to the team. The announcement came following the results of an MRI Matheson underwent on Wednesday.
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Karate Quebec postpones competition after losing Criminal Code exemption

Karate Quebec postpones competition after losing Criminal Code exemption

Karate Quebec says plans for its Quebec Cup were postponed Thursday due to "confusion in the interpretation and application of the Criminal Code" that makes karate competitions illegal without a provincial decree.
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Quebec rights body probes case of Inuk teen allegedly put in isolation, denied care

Quebec rights body probes case of Inuk teen allegedly put in isolation, denied care

MONTREAL — An Inuk teenager at a Montreal-area rehabilitation centre who sought help for "excruciating" pain was instead allegedly put in isolation for several hours before he required emergency surgery, an Indigenous rights advocate said Thursday.
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Air Canada responds to international travel demand with summer route expansion

Air Canada responds to international travel demand with summer route expansion

MONTREAL — Air Canada announced new European routes and plans to resume select routes to Japan this summer, in an effort to expand international services.
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Quebecer charged in 22-year-old murder after beefed-up cold case unit logs 1st arrest

Quebecer charged in 22-year-old murder after beefed-up cold case unit logs 1st arrest

MONTREAL — The Quebec provincial police's four-year-old expanded cold case squad logged its first victory on Thursday after a man was formally charged in a 22-year-old murder and a separate, violent sexual assault.
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Montreal visits Detroit after Caufield's 2-goal game

Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings Detroit; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Montreal Canadiens visit the Detroit Red Wings after Cole Caufield scored two goals in the Canadiens' 4-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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