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Laurentian Bank shares fall as it concludes review without deal to sell

Laurentian Bank shares fall as it concludes review without deal to sell

MONTREAL — Shares of Laurentian Bank were down more than 10 per cent in morning trading after it announced it had completed its review of strategic options without a deal to sell the bank.
Montreal dockworkers union says changes made to hiring list criticized as nepotistic

Montreal dockworkers union says changes made to hiring list criticized as nepotistic

MONTREAL — The union representing dockworkers at the Port of Montreal says it has ended a long-standing hiring practice that has been criticized for fostering nepotism — to the point where workers' preschool offspring were placed on a list of potenti
Montreal to expand Mount Royal Park, ban cars from part of main access road

Montreal to expand Mount Royal Park, ban cars from part of main access road

Montreal has announced plans to expand its Mount Royal Park by closing one of its two main access roads to vehicular traffic, which will effectively end car travel through the celebrated green space. The roughly 2.
Olymel announces closures affecting around 400 workers in Ontario and Quebec

Olymel announces closures affecting around 400 workers in Ontario and Quebec

Olymel is closing two plants in Quebec and Ontario and accelerating the closure of another facility, affecting around 400 employees as the company says it continues to deal with market challenges.
Quebec government says data not compromised after websites hit by cyberattack

Quebec government says data not compromised after websites hit by cyberattack

QUEBEC — The Quebec government has been hit with a denial-of-service style cyberattack allegedly carried out by the pro-Russian hacker group NoName, with some government-linked websites down as a result.
Canadian governments, charities and citizens send aid to earthquake-stricken Morocco

Canadian governments, charities and citizens send aid to earthquake-stricken Morocco

MONTREAL — Hassaan Sheikh says that as his team distributes blankets and mattresses in Moroccan villages, they are told about bodies being discovered under the rubble of homes flattened by last week's earthquake.
Dabrowski's U.S. Open victory marks the highlight of her career

Dabrowski's U.S. Open victory marks the highlight of her career

MONTREAL — Three days after conquering Flushing Meadows, Gabriela Dabrowski still finds it hard to believe what she has accomplished.
Quebec politicians rail against 'English week' at Quebec junior college

Quebec politicians rail against 'English week' at Quebec junior college

Quebec politicians on Wednesday railed against a Quebec City junior college's decision to host a weeklong event promoting English, suggesting the initiative undermines efforts to protect French.
Quebec education minister rejects hearings on gender identity, prefers expert panel

Quebec education minister rejects hearings on gender identity, prefers expert panel

Quebec's education minister says he won't convene a legislative committee on gender identity because he says doing so exposes the sensitive issue to political exploitation.
Dollarama sales surge as bargain hunters accept higher $5 price point: CEO

Dollarama sales surge as bargain hunters accept higher $5 price point: CEO

MONTREAL — Even as inflation continues to rankle consumers, Dollarama Inc.'s chief executive says the launch of a new $5 price point has been "well accepted" by shoppers.