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Olymel to close pork plant in Vallée-Jonction, Que., lay off nearly 1,000 workers

Olymel to close pork plant in Vallée-Jonction, Que., lay off nearly 1,000 workers

MONTREAL — Quebec pork producer Olymel will close a major slaughterhouse south of Quebec City and lay off 994 workers as it continues to restructure in the face of tough market conditions.
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CF Montreal turn to trade market ahead of crucial homestand

CF Montreal turn to trade market ahead of crucial homestand

MONTREAL — With CF Montreal off to their worst start ever in Major League Soccer, something needed to change ahead of a three-game homestand beginning Saturday against D.C. United.
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Quebec sex assault trial for ex-fashion mogul Peter Nygard scheduled for June 2024

Quebec sex assault trial for ex-fashion mogul Peter Nygard scheduled for June 2024

MONTREAL — Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard will stand trial in Quebec on sexual assault charges in June 2024.
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CF Montreal hosts D.C. United in Eastern Conference play

DC United (1-4-2, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. CF Montreal (1-5-0, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Montreal, Quebec; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLS LINE : Montreal -107, DC United +262, Draw +258; over/under is 2.
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Bruins close out record regular season, beat Canadiens 5-4

MONTREAL (AP) — David Pastrnak's goal midway through the third period was the winner and the Boston Bruins closed out their record-setting regular season with a 5-4 comeback win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.
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Pastrnak seals Bruins' comeback in 5-4 win over Canadiens in regular-season finale

Pastrnak seals Bruins' comeback in 5-4 win over Canadiens in regular-season finale

MONTREAL — The Boston Bruins ended their historic regular season on a high note. David Pastrnak scored the winning goal with nine minutes remaining and Boston earned a 5-4 comeback win over rival Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.
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Akwesasne Mohawk Police seize two vehicles in relation to dead migrants investigation

Akwesasne Mohawk Police seize two vehicles in relation to dead migrants investigation

MONTREAL — Akwesasne Mohawk Police say they have seized vehicles believed to be connected to the eight migrants whose bodies were recovered from the St. Lawrence River late last month.
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Reitmans sees sales rise, earnings decline in fourth quarter and fiscal year

Reitmans sees sales rise, earnings decline in fourth quarter and fiscal year

MONTREAL — Reitmans (Canada) Ltd. says it saw sales rise in its fourth quarter and full fiscal year, while net earnings were down. The Montreal-based retailer says sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 increased by 11.4 per cent to $211.
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Cyberattack knocks out website and mobile app for Quebec's hydro utility

Cyberattack knocks out website and mobile app for Quebec's hydro utility

MONTREAL — Quebec's power utility said Thursday it was working to get its website and mobile application running again after they were knocked off-line by a cyberattack, for which a pro-Russian hacker group claimed responsibility.
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Quebec provincial police officer killed on duty remembered as mother, wife, protector

Quebec provincial police officer killed on duty remembered as mother, wife, protector

TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Que. — A Quebec provincial police officer who was killed while on duty was remembered Thursday as a mother, a daughter, a friend and as a policewoman who dedicated her career to keeping others safe.
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