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• Daisy Sweeney passes away

  14-08-2017 23:42 via globalnews.ca
  Daisy Sweeney, a pillar of Montreal’s black community, has passed away at the age of 97. As Global’s Phil Carpenter reports, she taught her younger brother, jazz great Oscar Peterson, how to play piano.
  
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• Canadian victims in Burkina Faso attack identified as Tammy Chen, Bilel Diffalah

  14-08-2017 23:36 via globalnews.ca
  Local media reports have identified 15 of 18 of the dead, including Tammy Chen and Bilel Diffalah.
  
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• Dorval man could face charges after alleged beating of robber

  14-08-2017 23:29 via globalnews.ca
  Dorval residents are mobilizing around a 26-year-old man after he allegedly used a shovel to beat a suspected robber who escaped from his home with stolen goods. Global’s Dan Spector reports.
  
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• Beware of slumlords, warns NGO to Quebec asylum seekers

  14-08-2017 23:15 via globalnews.ca
  Non-profit organization Oeil is concerned that so-called “slum lords” may try to take advantage of the growing number of asylum seekers coming in from the Canada-U.S. border. Global’s Tim Sargeant reports.
  
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• Ex-Bloc Quebecois MP Réjean Lefebvre faces sex-related charges involving a minor

  14-08-2017 23:11 via montrealgazette.com
  SHAWINIGAN — Former Bloc Québécois MP Réjean Lefebvre is facing sex-related charges involving a minor.
  Lefebvre was arraigned in Shawinigan Monday on charges of sexual assault, sexual touching and invitation to sexual touching involving someone under the age of 16.
  Lefebvre was elected in the central Quebec riding of Champlain in 1993 and re-elected in 1997. He later became an Independent MP before deciding to not run in the 2000 election.
  The 74-year-old is to return
  
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• Canada's last cyclorama, 19th precursor to Imax, gets protected status

  14-08-2017 23:00 via cbc.ca
  A century-old, giant panoramic painting of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus Christ's Crucifixion will be designated a historic provincial monument, Quebec said Monday.
  
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• Canada's last cyclorama, 19th-century precursor to Imax, gets protected status

  14-08-2017 23:00 via cbc.ca
  A century-old, giant panoramic painting of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus Christ's Crucifixion will be designated a historic provincial monument, Quebec said Monday.
  
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• Montreal man wanted by Toronto police on human trafficking charges

  14-08-2017 22:57 via globalnews.ca
  Toronto police say Kevin Barreau, 20, is wanted after he allegedly forced a woman, 18, to work in the sex trade in Ontario and Quebec.
  
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• Alleged Montreal Mafia leaders request trial separate from others accused in Project Magot

  14-08-2017 22:52 via montrealgazette.com
  A Superior Court judge will hear arguments in the coming days on whether alleged Montreal Mafia leaders Leonardo Rizzuto and Stefano Sollecito should have a trial separate from the other people accused in Project Magot. 
  In fact, during a hearing at the Gouin courthouse on Monday, Justice Eric Downs was presented with nine motions from a total of 10 people demanding they have trials separate from others accused in the cocaine-trafficking investigation that produced the arrests of dozens of
  
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• Motorcyclist dies after accident on Highway 640 in St-Eustache

  14-08-2017 22:03 via montrealgazette.com
  A motorcyclist died following an accident on Highway 640 in St-Eustache in the Laurentians Monday morning. 
  An investigation into the cause of the accident has begun on scene, according to the Sûreté du Québec. By mid-afternoon, no details about the circumstances surrounding the accident had been made public.
  
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• Celine Cooper: Premier Couillard's message to anglophones

  14-08-2017 21:42 via montrealgazette.com
  Over the weekend, Premier Philippe Couillard reached out to anglophones who have left Quebec and invited them to return to the province.
  “We need you,” he said in a speech at the end of the two-day Liberal youth wing policy convention held at Bishop’s University in Lennoxville. “It’s time to come home.”
  “To English-speaking Quebecers, I say, this is your home, this is your moment. Let’s build it together.”
  Couillard’s message
  
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• 2 pedestrians in hospital after collision in Côte-des-Neiges

  14-08-2017 21:32 via globalnews.ca
  Three women, including two pedestrians, were injured in a collision in Côte-des-Neiges.
  
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• Pointe-Claire expands Terra Cotta Park dog run

  14-08-2017 19:24 via globalnews.ca
  Mon, Aug 14: Pointe-Claire has expanded its dog run in Terra Cotta Park so dogs can run free. Global’s Billy Shields reports.
  
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• Housing prices in Montreal reached a new high in July

  14-08-2017 19:24 via montrealgazette.com
  For the second consecutive month, housing prices in Montreal reached their highest level on record in July, according to the Teranet-National Bank House Price Index.
  The index, which tracks the resale price of homes, rose 1.63 per cent in the Montreal Census Metropolitan Area from June to July.
  It was up 3.25 per cent from July 2016. 
  The increase in prices is being driven by increased sales, buoyed by a strengthening labour market and a decline in new listings, said Mar
  
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• Pedestrian in critical condition after accident near Orange Julep

  14-08-2017 19:21 via cbc.ca
  A pedestrian is in critical condition after a Monday morning accident involving a vehicle near the Orange Julep.
  
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• Multi-vehicle collision near Orange Julep sends 3 to hospital

  14-08-2017 19:21 via cbc.ca
  A pedestrian is no longer in critical condition after a Monday morning accident involving a vehicle near the Orange Julep.
  
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• Coderre's downtown vision prioritizes waterfront, attracting families

  14-08-2017 19:12 via cbc.ca
  Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre has announced 76 downtown projects, but hasn't given details on funding.
  
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• Coderre to update his vision for downtown Montreal

  14-08-2017 19:12 via cbc.ca
  Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre will give details on his downtown development plan, just three months ahead of the upcoming municipal election, Nov. 5.
  
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• Three injured after car hits pedestrians on Paré St.

  14-08-2017 18:50 via montrealgazette.com
  Two pedestrians were hit by a car on the northeast corner of Paré St. and Décarie Blvd. in Côte-des-Neiges around 11 a.m. on Monday. 
  The driver and pedestrians, all women, were transported to hospital. Montreal police report that one pedestrian is in critical condition. Collision car vs 2 pedestrians, sector to avoid:
  Paré street is closed between Décarie North and South. 3 people injured.#MtlTraffic
  — Police Montréal (@SPVM) August 14, 2
  
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• Eating like rock stars on Osheaga festival grounds

  14-08-2017 18:40 via montrealgazette.com
  Just days after the Osheaga music festival, a few hundred lucky Montrealers got a taste of the pop star life.
  Master chefs Chuck Hughes and Danny Smiles — who catered the music festival — served up a feast on the Osheaga grounds Wednesday and Thursday. For $85, customers got to chow down on ribs, brisket, fresh oysters and a litany of slow-cooked delights.
  “It’s very simple (food); a little salt, a little spice, a little heat,” Hughes said. “But to get it righ
  
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• Family searches for elderly Ontario man, last seen in Quebec on July 21

  14-08-2017 18:35 via cbc.ca
  Tobermory, Ont., resident Walter Allan, 84, was last seen at a gas station in Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville, about 60 kilometres south of Boucherville, on July 21, according to his family.
  
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• Update: Situation returning to normal after gas leak on Queen Mary Road

  14-08-2017 18:32 via montrealgazette.com
  Several buildings on Queen Mary Road had to be evacuated following a gas leak Monday morning.
  According to police chief Philippe Pichet’s Twitter account, it’s was a major evacuation of buildings between Décarie Blvd. and Mountain-Sights Ave., not far from the Snowdon métro station.
  Around 12:30 p.m., police announced that the gas leak had been sealed and that the security perimeter was being lifted. 
   
  
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• Quebec's Joannie Rochette to enter Skate Canada Hall of Fame

  14-08-2017 18:25 via cbc.ca
  Joannie Rochette, who captured the hearts of Canadians when she competed at the Vancouver Olympics just days after her mother's death, is headed to Skate Canada's Hall of Fame.
  
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• Chefs Chuck Hughes, Danny Smiles host barbecue feast on Osheaga festival grounds

  14-08-2017 18:25 via montrealgazette.com
  Just days after the Osheaga music festival, a few hundred lucky Montrealers got a taste of the pop star life.
  Master chefs Chuck Hughes and Danny Smiles — who catered the music festival — served up a feast on the Osheaga grounds Wednesday and Thursday. For $85, customers got to chow down on ribs, brisket, fresh oysters and a litany of slow-cooked delights.
  “It’s very simple (food); a little salt, a little spice, a little heat,” Hughes said. “But to get it righ
  
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• French students won’t attend English schools: Young Liberals of Quebec

  14-08-2017 18:00 via globalnews.ca
  The change would have altered Bill 101, which was put in place to protect the French language in the province.
  
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• Gas leak on Queen Mary Road forces major evacuation

  14-08-2017 17:50 via montrealgazette.com
  Several buildings on Queen Mary Road have been evacuated following a gas leak Monday morning.
  According to police chief Philippe Pichet’s Twitter account, it’s a major evacuation of buildings between Décarie Blvd. and Mountain-Sights Ave., not far from the Snowdon métro station.  Fuite de gaz, évac. majeure des immeubles sur Queen-Mary entre Décarie et rue Mountain-Sight /@MTL_SIM sur les lieux Aucun blessé
  — Philippe Pichet SPVM (@Dir_Pi
  
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• Montreal police search for potential victims of teacher charged with luring children

  14-08-2017 17:31 via montrealgazette.com
  Montreal police are searching for potential victims of Francis Faille, a teacher who was charged with luring and providing sexually explicit material to children.
  Faille taught geography at École Édouard-Montpetit during the last academic year. He was arrested on Wednesday and was released Friday on the condition that he does not access the Internet or be in the presence of anyone under 16 years old. 
  Police say Faille would contact his former students on Facebook using t
  
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• Laval police seek information about break and enter suspect

  14-08-2017 16:33 via montrealgazette.com
  The Laval police department is asking for anyone with information about a serial break and enter suspect to come forward.
  On Aug. 8, police arrested Michel Métivier for breaking and entering, falsely presenting himself as a peace officer and driving a vehicle in an attempt to flee.
  Police believe Métivier has committed dozens of break-ins in Laval and investigators believe he could be linked to other incidents on the outskirts of Laval. They are asking for anyone who saw
  
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• Montreal high school teacher charged with child luring

  14-08-2017 16:25 via cbc.ca
  Francis Faille, 43, worked as a geography teacher at Édouard Montpetit school this past year.
  
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• Half of Quebecers want to prevent illegal crossing at Canada-U.S. border: new poll

  14-08-2017 16:06 via cbc.ca
  New poll numbers from SOM-Cogeco Nouvelles show 51% in favour of blocking asylum seekers at border.
  
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• Well-known McGill music professor found dead

  14-08-2017 16:00 via globalnews.ca
  Eleanor Stubley had been missing since Monday, Aug. 7.
  
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• Canadian artist, activist and humanitarian @shawneemusic talks to us about her new project the @WeMatterOrg campaign https://t.co/86GbUuD9BO

  14-08-2017 15:55
  
  Canadian artist, activist and humanitarian @shawneemusic talks to us about her new project the @WeMatterOrg campaign https://t.co/86GbUuD9BO
  
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• Montreal’s Mr. Tam Tam in studio

  14-08-2017 15:50 via globalnews.ca
  Montreal’s Mr. Tam Tam joins Global’s Laura Casella and Kim Sullivan to talk about his career as a percussionist, and to perform.
  
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• Canada's NAFTA goals include modernizing labour and environmental standards, Freeland says

  14-08-2017 15:44 via cbc.ca
  Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says Canada will seek to modernize North America's 23-year-old trade deal to update its labour protections, ease the cross-border movements of professionals, cut red tape and open up government procurement.
  
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• Canada's goals for 'progressive' NAFTA include labour and environmental standards, gender equality

  14-08-2017 15:44 via cbc.ca
  Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says Canada will seek to modernize North America's 23-year-old trade deal to update its labour protections, ease the cross-border movements of professionals, cut red tape and open up government procurement.
  
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• Man, 52, injured after falling three storeys at work site

  14-08-2017 15:28 via cbc.ca
  The man was transported to hospital but his injuries are not life-threatening.
  
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• More than half of Quebecers want to prevent entry of migrants: survey

  14-08-2017 15:24 via montrealgazette.com
  More than half of Quebecers are in favour of preventing migrants from entering the country and want them stopped at the Canada-U.S. border.
  That opinion is shared by 51 per cent of Quebecers surveyed last week in a SOM-Cogeco News survey.
  According to the survey, however, younger respondents, academics and people in the Montreal region do not support such a measure.
  In addition, 56 per cent of respondents found it unacceptable that people bypassing normal immigration procedures be treated as a p
  
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• Body of missing McGill professor Eleanor Stubley found

  14-08-2017 15:11 via cbc.ca
  Police say foul play is not suspected in her death. She was last seen Aug. 7.
  
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• What makes a good cannoli?

  14-08-2017 15:01 via montrealgazette.com
  A panel of judges were on a mission to find the best cannoli on Sunday as part of Montreal Italian Week.
  The judges chomped down on the cream-filled pastries in Little Italy, deciding that Patisserie St. Martin in Laval was the winner.
  Curious what makes a good cannoli? Maurizio De Luca of Di Bella Patisserie and Salvatore Musumeci of Patisserie St. Martin explain.
  Victoria Scarola on the right, is mobbed by people as they get a free Cannoli at Montreal Italian Week’s cannoli con
  
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• While you were sleeping: Crafting cannoli, Kylie calls for respect and more

  14-08-2017 14:58 via montrealgazette.com
  Good morning — it’s Monday — and Mondays seem to have a bad reputation but, I think we can reclaim the day and make this one a fun day. Are you with me? 
  Either way, here is a bit of news you might have missed while you were sleeping last night. 
  Montrealers craft cannoli
  Maurizio De Luca and Salvatore Musumeci of Montreal’s Di Bella Patisserie and Pâtisserie St. Martin shared tips about the art of making cannoli on Sunday at Montreal Italian Week’s
  
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• Global News Morning headlines: Monday, August 13

  14-08-2017 14:51 via globalnews.ca
  Laura Casella has the Global News Morning headlines for Monday, August 13.
  
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• 25-year-old dies following ATV accident near Shawinigan

  14-08-2017 14:39 via montrealgazette.com
  A 25-year-old man has died after an all-terrain vehicle accident in St-Mathieu-du-Parc, near Shawinigan.
  The driver, who was out with other ATV enthusiasts on Sunday afternoon, reportedly lost control of his ride in a curve and hit a tree.
  The accident occurred on Lac-à-la-Coureuse Road, according to the Sûreté du Québec.
  An investigation of the accident is underway.
  
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• Laval police arrest man in connection with dozens of break ins

  14-08-2017 14:24 via cbc.ca
  Police arrested Michel Métivier Aug. 8, saying he was responsible for breaking and entering into several dozen Laval properties.
  
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• Philippe Couillard reaches out to exiled anglos: 'We need you'

  14-08-2017 14:23 via montrealgazette.com
  SHERBROOKE — Premier Philippe Couillard has launched an appeal to English-speakers who left Quebec to come home, saying “we need you” to build a better future.
  And to anglophones still here, Couillard said they should stick around, hop on Quebec’s surging economic bandwagon and never feel like second-class citizens.
  But his message, made in a speech wrapping up a two-day Liberal youth wing policy convention, came on the heels of an acrimonious party debate on a possible s
  
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• Global News Morning weather forecast: Monday, August 14

  14-08-2017 14:06 via globalnews.ca
  Kim Sullivan has Montreal’s weather forecast for Monday, August 14.
  
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• Global News Morning weather forecast: Monday, August 13

  14-08-2017 14:06 via globalnews.ca
  Kim Sullivan has Montreal’s weather forecast for Monday, August 13.
  
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• Daisy Sweeney remembered for long trail of 'quiet legacies'

  14-08-2017 13:50 via cbc.ca
  Daisy Sweeney, a pillar of Montreal’s black community who taught her younger brother, jazz great Oscar Peterson how to play piano, has died at the age of 97
  
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• Montrealers hold rally against white nationalists after Charlottesville attack

  14-08-2017 13:26 via montrealgazette.com
  Several hundred Montrealers gathered Sunday to march in protest against the violent incidents in Charlottesville, Va., over the weekend.
  The marchers, who were speaking out against neo-Nazis and the Ku Klux Klan, condemned the violence in the U.S., which resulted in the death of Heather Heyer when a car plowed into a group of people protesting against the white supremacists.
  The rally began around 7 p.m. at Philips Square and went past the U.S. consulate before ending in the Gay Villag
  
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• #BTMTL #needtoknow VIDEO: Your 90-second news, weather, traffic update at 7:20 https://t.co/qtnHtOL1TC

  14-08-2017 13:22
  
  #BTMTL #needtoknow VIDEO: Your 90-second news, weather, traffic update at 7:20 https://t.co/qtnHtOL1TC
  
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• Montreal police looking for missing Verdun man

  14-08-2017 12:24 via montrealgazette.com
  Montreal police are looking for Shawn Larocque-Odorcic, who was last seen at midnight at his Verdun home, near the intersection of Osborne St. and LaSalle Blvd.
  The 26-year-old’s family is concerned for his safety, police said.
  He is described at being 5-foot-7, blond hair and blue eyes. He has a scar on the upper portion or his right arm.
  He was last seen wearing jeans, a dark blue sport jacket, an Adidas top and running shoes.Anyone with information is asked to call Info-Crime at 51
  
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