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McGill calls tuition hike, new French rules 'targeted attack' on English universities

McGill calls tuition hike, new French rules 'targeted attack' on English universities

MONTREAL — Quebec says it will raise tuition by 30 per cent for out-of-province Canadians and force universities to ensure most of those students are proficient in French when they graduate, a decision the head of McGill University says is "devastati
Gildan shareholders seek CEO reinstatement, allege 'grievous error' by board

Gildan shareholders seek CEO reinstatement, allege 'grievous error' by board

MONTREAL — Two of Gildan Activewear Inc.'s shareholders are demanding its former chief executive be reappointed to the company's top post. In letters sent to Gildan's board of directors, Browning West LP and Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc.
Hopeful Canadian Olympic first-timers get a taste of the pre-Paris spotlight

Hopeful Canadian Olympic first-timers get a taste of the pre-Paris spotlight

MONTREAL — Canadian athletes who hope to make their Olympic debuts in Paris 2024 are getting a taste of the spotlight they'll face when they compete on one of the world's biggest sporting stages.
QMJHL changes name to better represent its six Maritime teams

QMJHL changes name to better represent its six Maritime teams

POINTE-CLAIRE, Que. — The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is changing its name to better represent its sizable contingent of Maritime-based teams.
Residents cleared to return home as Quebec dike declared safe after repair work

Residents cleared to return home as Quebec dike declared safe after repair work

MONT-LAURIER, Que. — Authorities say work carried out by government engineers has stabilized a dike northwest of Montreal that was at risk of bursting.
Transat sees bright skies ahead despite rising competition, falling disposable income

Transat sees bright skies ahead despite rising competition, falling disposable income

MONTREAL — The head of Transat AT Inc. said consumers show little sign of travel wariness, but increased competition and customer financial strain have begun to thin out profit margins even as the travel company guns for major growth next year.
Canada to host South Korea in first Davis Cup tie in Montreal since 2012

Canada to host South Korea in first Davis Cup tie in Montreal since 2012

Montreal will host a Davis Cup qualification tie between Canada and South Korea in February, Tennis Canada announced Thursday. The tie, scheduled for Feb.
Explaining Quebec's new French requirement for out-of-province university students

Explaining Quebec's new French requirement for out-of-province university students

MONTREAL — Not only is Quebec hiking annual tuition for out-of-province students at McGill and Concordia universities to $12,000, the government will also require that 80 per cent of them graduate with an intermediate knowledge of spoken French.

Crosby moves into tie for 13th place on scoring list, Penguins outlast Canadiens 4-3 in SO

MONTREAL (AP) — Sidney Crosby climbed up the NHL career scoring list and Jansen Harkins scored the deciding goal in the 12th round of the shootout, lifting the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night.

Crosby moves up scoring list, Harkins gives Penguins 4-3 win over Canadiens in 12th round of SO

MONTREAL (AP) — Sidney Crosby had Mark Recchi as a mentor when he entered the NHL 18 years ago.