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Karate Quebec postpones competition after losing Criminal Code exemption

Karate Quebec postpones competition after losing Criminal Code exemption

Karate Quebec says plans for its Quebec Cup were postponed Thursday due to "confusion in the interpretation and application of the Criminal Code" that makes karate competitions illegal without a provincial decree.
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Quebec rights body probes case of Inuk teen allegedly put in isolation, denied care

Quebec rights body probes case of Inuk teen allegedly put in isolation, denied care

MONTREAL — An Inuk teenager at a Montreal-area rehabilitation centre who sought help for "excruciating" pain was instead allegedly put in isolation for several hours before he required emergency surgery, an Indigenous rights advocate said Thursday.
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Air Canada responds to international travel demand with summer route expansion

Air Canada responds to international travel demand with summer route expansion

MONTREAL — Air Canada announced new European routes and plans to resume select routes to Japan this summer, in an effort to expand international services.
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Quebecer charged in 22-year-old murder after beefed-up cold case unit logs 1st arrest

Quebecer charged in 22-year-old murder after beefed-up cold case unit logs 1st arrest

MONTREAL — The Quebec provincial police's four-year-old expanded cold case squad logged its first victory on Thursday after a man was formally charged in a 22-year-old murder and a separate, violent sexual assault.
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Montreal visits Detroit after Caufield's 2-goal game

Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings Detroit; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Montreal Canadiens visit the Detroit Red Wings after Cole Caufield scored two goals in the Canadiens' 4-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Anderson nets winner, Caufield scores twice as Canadiens top Maple Leafs 4-3

Anderson nets winner, Caufield scores twice as Canadiens top Maple Leafs 4-3

MONTREAL — Following a winless pre-season that came with its share of struggles, the Montreal Canadiens found the win column in their regular-season opener.
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Anderson scores late goal, Canadiens beat Maple Leafs 4-3

MONTREAL (AP) — Josh Anderson scored with 19 seconds left to give the Montreal Canadiens a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams.
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Quebec provincial police make arrest 22 years after murder of college student

Quebec provincial police make arrest 22 years after murder of college student

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police made an arrest Wednesday in the homicide of a junior college student more than 22 years ago. Guylaine Potvin, 19, was found dead in her apartment in Jonquière, now a borough of Saguenay, Que.
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COVID hospitalizations rise in Quebec, minister criticized for overly optimistic tone

COVID hospitalizations rise in Quebec, minister criticized for overly optimistic tone

MONTREAL — The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations is increasing across Quebec, but the rise is not as rapid as in previous waves and is not being felt in intensive care units, Health Minister Christian Dubé said Wednesday.
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Quebec parties to be sworn in next week, Legault to unveil cabinet on Oct. 20

Quebec parties to be sworn in next week, Legault to unveil cabinet on Oct. 20

QUEBEC — Newly re-elected Quebec Premier François Legault will present his new cabinet on Thursday, Oct. 20. Thus far, Legault has only confirmed that Christian Dubé will remain health minister.
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