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Fatal Sunday on the water: two drown in separate incidents near Quebec City

MONTREAL — Two people drowned in separate accidents today, while police continue to look for a missing swimmer in a third incident.
Flying taxis are coming — eventually, to an exclusive few

Flying taxis are coming — eventually, to an exclusive few

MONTREAL — From his suite on the 23rd floor of the Fairmont Dubai, Fethi Chebil surveys the luxury cars and driverless metro line unfurling to the horizon.

Canadian pair advances to beach volleyball semifinals

MONTREAL — The Canadian duo of Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson picked a fine time to be beasts on the beach.
Excitement, optimism as hundreds line up to ride Montreal's new light-rail train line

Excitement, optimism as hundreds line up to ride Montreal's new light-rail train line

MONTREAL — Lineups wound through Montreal's central transit station on Saturday as tens of thousands of people waited to board the metro area's new light-rail train system, with many showing up just to marvel at the new service even if they don't exp
Alouettes looking to put pressure on Stampeders QB Maier as Montreal hosts Calgary

Alouettes looking to put pressure on Stampeders QB Maier as Montreal hosts Calgary

MONTREAL — Danny Maciocia evaluated "everything" during his team's bye week.
Montreal program letting residents plant sidewalk gardens provides numerous benefits

Montreal program letting residents plant sidewalk gardens provides numerous benefits

MONTREAL — On a quiet residential corner of Montreal's St-Henri neighbourhood, plots of dirt carved out of the sidewalk, each hosting a solitary tree, have become verdant oases along the city block.
Mayor says body found in Quebec river where Ukrainian refugee went missing

Mayor says body found in Quebec river where Ukrainian refugee went missing

SAINT-ANSELME, Que. — A mayor southeast of Quebec City says a body has been found in the river where a Ukrainian refugee was reported missing nine days ago. St-Anselme, Que.
Montreal water main breaks and leaves buildings flooded, vehicles submerged

Montreal water main breaks and leaves buildings flooded, vehicles submerged

MONTREAL — A major water main break in northeastern Montreal on Friday forced evacuations, damaged roads and submerged vehicles. The city said it ordered the evacuation of 18 buildings and cut power to the area as a precaution.
Montreal's new light-rail train network inaugurated, will open for free over weekend

Montreal's new light-rail train network inaugurated, will open for free over weekend

BROSSARD, Que. — As Montreal's new light-rail train network was inaugurated on Friday, federal and provincial officials suggested the system was the beginning of a push to expand electrified transit in Canada.
Akwesasne police say body found in river was man linked to migrant deaths probe

Akwesasne police say body found in river was man linked to migrant deaths probe

MONTREAL — Police in Akwesasne announced Friday that a local man who had been sought since his boat was discovered in March near the bodies of eight migrants in the St. Lawrence River has been found dead.