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Montreal home sales on pace with last July, above historical average: QPAREB

Montreal home sales on pace with last July, above historical average: QPAREB

MONTREAL — The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says July's Montreal home sales were little changed from a year ago but remained above the historical average for this time of year.
Decision to move harassment case against Trudeau Foundation to Quebec appealed

Decision to move harassment case against Trudeau Foundation to Quebec appealed

MONTREAL — A woman who filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation is appealing a Newfoundland and Labrador court decision that would have the case moved to Quebec.
Quebec, Airbnb deadlocked on illegal rentals as Montreal begins its own crackdown

Quebec, Airbnb deadlocked on illegal rentals as Montreal begins its own crackdown

MONTREAL — The Quebec government and short-term rental platforms, such as Airbnb, are at odds over how to identify illegal listings as the deadline approaches for the companies to comply with provincial law.
Bombardier CEO says business jets still in high demand, but stock price descends

Bombardier CEO says business jets still in high demand, but stock price descends

MONTREAL — Despite supply chain snarls, Bombardier boosted its second-quarter revenues amid ongoing demand for business jets as deliveries and aftermarket services ramped up, said CEO Éric Martel.
SNC-Lavalin plans to start snapping up companies as soon as next year: CEO

SNC-Lavalin plans to start snapping up companies as soon as next year: CEO

MONTREAL — Less than five years after it embarked on a program of streamlining, SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. aims to blaze a "methodical" trail of mergers and acquisitions starting as early as 2024, its CEO says.
National Ballet of Ukraine to tour Canada, celebrate 'art and beauty over tyranny'

National Ballet of Ukraine to tour Canada, celebrate 'art and beauty over tyranny'

MONTREAL — The National Ballet of Ukraine says an upcoming tour of Canada will celebrate “art and beauty over tyranny and destruction.
Vancouver, Montreal to host NBA pre-season contests in ninth NBA Canada Series

Vancouver, Montreal to host NBA pre-season contests in ninth NBA Canada Series

TORONTO — Vancouver and Montreal will be hosting NBA pre-season games come October in the ninth NBA Canada Series. The Toronto Raptors will be taking on the Sacramento Kings at Vancouver's Rogers Arena on Oct. 8.
Lightspeed sees $46.7M net loss in Q1 as it launched products in new markets

Lightspeed sees $46.7M net loss in Q1 as it launched products in new markets

MONTREAL — Lightspeed Commerce Inc. is reporting a US$48.7 million net loss in its most recent quarter as it introduced several products to new markets.
Bell saw Q2 net earnings fall almost 40% as it began layoff of 1,300 workers

Bell saw Q2 net earnings fall almost 40% as it began layoff of 1,300 workers

MONTREAL — BCE Inc. says its net earnings tumbled almost 40 per cent in its most recent quarter as it began laying off 1,300 workers.
Quebec court sides with English school boards fighting education reform

Quebec court sides with English school boards fighting education reform

MONTREAL — Quebec English school boards celebrated what they called a "clear victory" on Wednesday, as a Quebec Superior Court judge ruled that parts of a provincial law abolishing school boards violate English-language minority education rights.