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State of emergency declared in Quebec town due to flood risk, more towns evacuating

State of emergency declared in Quebec town due to flood risk, more towns evacuating

MONTREAL — A town near Quebec City declared a state of local emergency and other communities ordered preventive evacuations on Tuesday as torrential rain caused rivers across southern Quebec to burst free of their banks.
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Montreal Canadiens sign forward Alex Newhook to four-year contract extension

MONTREAL (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Alex Newhook to a four-year, $11.6 million contract extension Tuesday. The deal carries an annual average value of $2.9 million.
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Proposed passenger rights changes garner mixed response; complaints tally tops 52,000

Proposed passenger rights changes garner mixed response; complaints tally tops 52,000

MONTREAL — The Canadian Transportation Agency on Tuesday laid out proposed changes to the passenger rights charter that seek to simplify customer compensation, launching consultations on the overhaul amid skepticism from both advocates and airlines.
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Quebec officials dismantle homeless camp under Montreal highway

Quebec officials dismantle homeless camp under Montreal highway

MONTREAL — Quebec officials have dismantled a homeless encampment beneath an elevated Montreal highway ahead of a major roadwork project and following a months-long legal battle.
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Opoku 'feels at home' as CF Montreal looks to rediscover form against Chicago Fire

Opoku 'feels at home' as CF Montreal looks to rediscover form against Chicago Fire

MONTREAL — With its goalless streak reaching 333 minutes after a 1-0 loss to Atlanta United on Saturday, CF Montreal must quickly shift its focus to a midweek game on the road against the Chicago Fire.
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Montreal Canadiens sign forward Alex Newhook to four-year contract extension

Montreal Canadiens sign forward Alex Newhook to four-year contract extension

BROSSARD, Que. — The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Alex Newhook to a four-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. The deal carries an annual average value of $2.9 million.
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MTY Food Group reports Q2 profit up from year ago, acquisitions help boost revenue

MTY Food Group reports Q2 profit up from year ago, acquisitions help boost revenue

MONTREAL — MTY Food Group Inc. reported its second-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago as acquisitions helped boost revenue. The restaurant franchisor and operator says its net income attributable to owners totalled $30.4 million or $1.
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Chicago Fire play CF Montreal after shutout victory

CF Montreal (8-11-2, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Fire (6-7-8, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLS LINE : Chicago -132, Montreal +338, Draw +283; over/under is 2.
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220 homes evacuated near Quebec City as heavy rain prompts flooding, landslide fears

220 homes evacuated near Quebec City as heavy rain prompts flooding, landslide fears

MONTREAL — Officials have ordered the evacuation of 220 homes in Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval, Que., near Quebec City, amid fears that rising water levels will lead to flooding.
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Dollarama chief financial officer J.P. Towner stepping down in coming months

Dollarama chief financial officer J.P. Towner stepping down in coming months

MONTREAL — Dollarama Inc.'s chief financial officer will be stepping down from his position in the coming months to pursue another career opportunity. The company says J.P.
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