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• Allison Hanes: Who's afraid of the Plateau?

  29-10-2017 23:36 via montrealgazette.com
  Who’s afraid of Luc Ferrandez?
  The two-time Plateau-Mont-Royal borough mayor is only running for re-election in his own corner of the city, but still he looms large over Montreal’s mayoral race.
  It’s Valérie Plante who, as leader of Projet Montréal, is challenging Denis Coderre for the city’s top job. Yet it’s often Ferrandez’s record that she is called up to answer for.
  When Coderre wanted to talk about tax relief for small business, he came to
  
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• Candidates push get-out-the-vote effort on advance polling day

  29-10-2017 23:28 via montrealgazette.com
  Montreal’s two main candidates for mayor spent Sunday encouraging supporters to cast ballots in advance polls as they entered the final week of the municipal election campaign.
  Advance polling stations were open Sunday in about 900 municipalities in Quebec. 
  Incumbent mayor Denis Coderre was with his team at a Verdun polling station, while Valérie Plante, the leader of Projet Montréal, went to Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles and Anjou befo
  
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• Winterized trailers soon to provide shelter to asylum seekers at Quebec border

  29-10-2017 23:16 via globalnews.ca
  Half of the trailers should be operational by mid-November, with the second group coming into service a month later.
  
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• Driver in fatal Kahnawake crash to appear in court Monday

  29-10-2017 22:39 via globalnews.ca
  A 21-year-old man is facing six charges in connection with a crash in Kahnawake on Saturday that left two people dead and injured three others.
  
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• Green transport: Montreal is fourth best in North America

  29-10-2017 22:11 via montrealgazette.com
  When it comes to getting around sustainably, Montreal is No. 4 in North America and No. 36 in the world, according to a new ranking of 100 big cities.
  The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Mobility Index, made public Sunday, ranked cities based on 20 criteria, including transit investments and affordability, access to multiple transport modes, active commuting, bike infrastructure and air pollution.
  The top three cities in North America, in order: New York, San Francisco and Vancouver, with Toronto at
  
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• Nik Lewis bids adieu with one game left in Als' pitiful season

  29-10-2017 21:58 via montrealgazette.com
  REGINA — There was nothing unusual about Nik Lewis going around the dressing room, shaking hands with each of his teammates; he does it following every game.
  But it was the way the veteran Alouettes’ slotback hugged and slapped them on the back — as they did to him — that seemed to put a finality, an exclamation point, on each embrace.
  Lewis, in all likelihood, played the final game of his 14-season Canadian Football League career Friday night at new Mosaic Stadium, just
  
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• Mario Tremblay offside with on-air rehab comment about Habs player

  29-10-2017 21:36 via montrealgazette.com
  Mario Tremblay, who returned to broadcasting after a mediocre head coaching stint with the Canadiens and eight seasons of riding on Jacques Lemaire’s coattails, dropped a bombshell last week when he suggested that a Canadiens player had twice sought help for a substance abuse problem.
  In the days that followed, the player in question said he didn’t know what Tremblay was talking about. A Canadiens spokesman said he could neither confirm nor deny the report. And general manager Marc B
  
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• Foreign investors flock to Montreal thanks to downtown construction boom - CBC.ca

  29-10-2017 21:32
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  Foreign investors flock to Montreal thanks to downtown construction boom
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  Cranes crowd the Montreal skyline these days as a strong economy and political stability are fuelling a construction frenzy throughout the downtown core and beyond. Although tame by Toronto and Vancouver standards, developers in Canada's ...and more »
  
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• Foreign investors flock to Montreal thanks to downtown construction boom

  29-10-2017 21:30 via cbc.ca
  Although tame by Toronto and Vancouver standards, developers in Canada's second-largest city are investing billions of dollars in new condominium and office complexes, along with retrofitting older buildings.
  
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• Driver charged after Kahnawake car crash kills 2, injures 3

  29-10-2017 21:30 via cbc.ca
  A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal crash in Kahnawake, just south of Montreal.
  
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• Northern Quebec police warn of cannabis-laced candies ahead of Halloween

  29-10-2017 21:20 via globalnews.ca
  Authorities in northern Quebec are warning people to be on the lookout for cannabis-laced gummy bears as Halloween approaches.
  
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• Northern Quebec police warn of cannabis-laced candies

  29-10-2017 21:20 via globalnews.ca
  Authorities in northern Quebec are warning people to be on the lookout for cannabis-laced gummy bears as Halloween approaches.
  
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• Workers at hundreds of Quebec daycare centres go on strike

  29-10-2017 20:55 via cbc.ca
  Negotiations between the provincial government and the CSN, the labour federation representing about 11,000 workers at 400 non-profit daycare centres across Quebec, stalled last Thursday and have not picked up since.
  
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• Daycare workers set to strike Monday, affecting more than 21,000 children

  29-10-2017 20:55 via montrealgazette.com
  Barring a last-minute reprieve, more than 21,000 children won’t be able to go to daycare on Monday because of a strike by educators.
  Picket lines will be going up Monday morning at hundreds of daycares around the province.
  In Montreal, more than 2,000 workers are to picket in front of about 107 facilities. 
  Negotiations broke down between the government and the union for educators of Quebec’s Centres de la petite enfance (CPE) late last week. The national union Centrale des synd
  
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• Advance voting begins in 900 Quebec municipalities

  29-10-2017 20:32 via montrealgazette.com
  Advance polling stations are open in about 900 municipalities in Quebec for early ballot casting on Sunday.
  As Montreal’s polling stations opened at noon, the two top mayoralty candidates set out to meet some of the voters, volunteers and their families. It’s the final week of the campaign to impress voters before the election.
  Incumbent mayor Denis Coderre tweeted a photo of his team at the Verdun polling station.
  Nous avons une magnifique équipe et plein de bén&e
  
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• Green transport: Montreal is fourth best in North America - Montreal Gazette

  29-10-2017 20:31
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  Green transport: Montreal is fourth best in North America
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  When it comes to getting around sustainably, Montreal is No. 4 in North America and No. 36 in the world, according to a new ranking of 100 big cities. Montreal Gazette. Published on: October 29, 2017 | Last Updated: October 29, 2017 5:11 PM EDT.
  Montreal's STM Ranked Top "Greenest Transit" In North AmericaMTL Blog (blog)all 40 news articles »
  
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• Habs and Reway part ways following 'mutual agreement'

  29-10-2017 20:29 via cbc.ca
  The Montreal Canadiens' organization released prospect Martin Reway on Sunday following a mutual agreement to terminate his contract.
  
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• Montreal elections 2017: Mayoral candidates from Baie D’Urfé go head-to-head in debate

  29-10-2017 20:26 via globalnews.ca
  This week on Focus Montreal, hear what Baie-D'Urfé mayoral candidates have to say as they face off in a debate, and meet two political analysts recapping important issues weighing on Montrealers ahead of the Nov. 5 elections.
  
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• Tomorrow on #BTMTL: @Alithedietitian shows us how to have the best of both worlds for our Halloween treats: healthy… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  29-10-2017 20:00
  Tomorrow on #BTMTL: @Alithedietitian shows us how to have the best of both worlds for our Halloween treats: healthy… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Intense fall storm forecast for Quebec on Monday

  29-10-2017 19:41 via globalnews.ca
  Montrealers can expect a wet and windy start to their week.
  
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• How to prepare for the rainy 'weather bomb' about to hit Quebec

  29-10-2017 19:30 via cbc.ca
  Cleaning leaves out of gutters and roof drains is a good way to prepare, experts say, as a rapidly intensifying low pressure system, often called a "weather bomb," is expected to drop up to 50 millimeters of rain on Montreal starting Sunday evening.
  
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• Canadiens at Senators: Five things you should know

  29-10-2017 19:15 via montrealgazette.com
  Here are five things you should know about the Canadiens-Senators game in Ottawa Monday (7:30 p.m., TSN2m RDS, TSN-690 Radio). 
  The Price isn’t right: The Canadiens have won two of their last three games, but goaltender Carey Price continues to struggle. He is off to the worst start of his career with a 3.60 goals-against average and a save percentage of .883. Even when he lost the No. 1 job to Jaroslav Halák in the 2009-10 season, he had a 2.77 GAA and a .912 save percentage.
  
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• Imminent daycare strike Monday may affect 21,000 children

  29-10-2017 18:40 via globalnews.ca
  Negotiations between the provincial government and the union broke down on Thursday and have not picked up since.
  
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• Daycare strike Monday to affect 21,000 children

  29-10-2017 18:40 via globalnews.ca
  Negotiations between the provincial government and the union broke down on Thursday and have not picked up since.
  
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• Montreal elections 2017: Mayoral race recap

  29-10-2017 18:31 via globalnews.ca
  Sun, Oct 29: Global News political analyst Karim Boulos and Montreal Gazette columnist Allison Hanes join senior anchor Jamie Orchard to recap some of the important issues weighing on Montrealers ahead of the Nov. 5 municipal elections.
  
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• Montreal elections 2017: Baie D’Urfé candidates’ debate

  29-10-2017 18:28 via globalnews.ca
  Sun, Oct 29: Incumbent mayor Maria Tutino, longtime city councillor Peter Fletcher and first-time mayoral candidate and businessman Alex Habrich debate the issues affecting Baie d’Urfé residents. Part two of two.
  
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• After Bill 62, students reconsider Quebec universities

  29-10-2017 18:27 via cbc.ca
  A new law in Quebec banning face coverings for anyone who receives or provides public services has some Muslim students reconsidering the idea of pursuing their education in that province.
  
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• Montreal elections 2017: Baie D’Urfé mayoral candidates

  29-10-2017 18:22 via globalnews.ca
  Sun, Oct 29: Incumbent mayor Maria Tutino, longtime city councillor Peter Fletcher and first-time mayoral candidate and businessman Alex Habrich debate the issues affecting Baie d’Urfé residents. Part one of two.
  
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• Canadiens terminate contract with Martin Reway

  29-10-2017 18:14 via montrealgazette.com
  Martin Reway’s days with the Canadiens are over before they ever really began.
  The Canadiens announced Sunday that they have reached a mutual agreement to terminate the contract of the 22-year-old Czech forward. Reway, the Canadiens’ fourth-round pick (116th overall) at the 2013 NHL Draft, had been playing with the AHL’s Laval Rocket this season, earning two assists in five games.
  Reway, 22, did not play last season. After attending the Canadiens’ development camp in Jul
  
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• Tomorrow on #BTMTL: Don't miss @betterstyled's segment on embracing new motherhood with some must-have items! https://t.co/xYffPjmCRZ

  29-10-2017 18:00
  
  Tomorrow on #BTMTL: Don't miss @betterstyled's segment on embracing new motherhood with some must-have items! https://t.co/xYffPjmCRZ
  
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• Quebec urges people to get flu shots as annual vaccination campaign kicks off

  29-10-2017 18:00 via cbc.ca
  Quebec health authorities say it's important to get the flu shot to prevent getting sick. Young children, seniors, pregnant women and anyone with a chronic disease are especially vulnerable.
  
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• Police investigate suspicious fire in Ahuntsic

  29-10-2017 17:29 via globalnews.ca
  The fire started inside a business located on Pontgravé Street, near Laurentien Boulevard at around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday.
  
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• Montreal has a stray cat problem, but does either municipal party care?

  29-10-2017 17:00 via cbc.ca
  Montreal's stray cat population is out of control. Animal welfare advocates want to make it an election issue.
  
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• Wind and torrential rain: Storm to hit Montreal Sunday night

  29-10-2017 16:58 via montrealgazette.com
  If the weather feels wet and ugly now, just wait a couple of hours.
  Environment Canada issued a rain warning for the Montreal area starting late Sunday and into Monday, with the possibility of torrential rains.
  Watch for flash flooding and violent winds, warns Environment Canada. A low-pressure system is moving up the eastern American seaboard and the storm is expected to get stronger as it gets closer. 
  About 50 to 70 millimetres of rainfall is expected to hit the island of Montreal.
  
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• All-terrain vehicle accident Friday: victim found Saturday afternoon

  29-10-2017 16:19 via montrealgazette.com
  A 23-year-old man who was involved in an ATV crash Friday in the Mauricie region was found Saturday afternoon in critical condition.
  The man lost control of his vehicle Friday night in a forest road, between Parent and Clova, and then fell into a deep ditch.
  Seriously injured, he likely spent the night in the forest before he finally crawled to a nearby road.
  A passerby discovered him mid-Saturday afternoon, around 3:30 p.m.
  The man was transported by helicopter to Trois-Rivières, where h
  
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• Montreal Zombie Walk: Undead fun on the city's streets Saturday

  29-10-2017 15:46 via montrealgazette.com
  Zombies swarmed the streets of downtown Montreal on Saturday.
  The zombies made their way west along de Maisonneuve Blvd., rampaged onto McGill College Ave. and slithered on via Ste-Catherine St. on their way to the Place des Festivals for more gruesome entertainment.
  Among the walking dead were mariachi zombies, dismembered human marionettes, a zombie military marching band and funny floats.
  Place des Festivals show started around 6:30 p.m. with a dance performance by choreographer Gardy Fu
  
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• Flu shot: Quebec expects nearly 2 million doses

  29-10-2017 15:36 via montrealgazette.com
  Quebec is launching its annual flu vaccination campaign Wednesday, and medical authorities are stressing the importance of prevention, especially for young children and seniors.
  Dr. Yves Jalbert, deputy director of Public Health Protection, said the vaccine is highly recommended for infants six to 23 months old, people with chronic illnesses, pregnant women, and those over the age of 60.
  Relatives of people in this high-risk group, as well as health workers, are also targeted.
  The campaign this
  
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• Advance voting opens in 900 Quebec municipalities

  29-10-2017 15:14 via montrealgazette.com
  Advance polling stations are open in about 900 municipalities in Quebec for early ballot casting on Sunday.
  The polling stations will be open from noon to 8 p.m. 
  In Montreal,  7.75 per cent of eligible voters took advantage of the right to cast a ballot in advance polls in 2013. The total turnout rate was 43.3 per cent.
  About 100 hundred polling stations will be available to Montreal voters. 
  Voters cast ballots in advance polls in Montreal’s municipal election in 2013
  
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• Looming daycare strike to affect 21,000 children across Quebec on Monday

  29-10-2017 15:05 via cbc.ca
  A strike seems inevitable as negotiations between Quebec and the union representing 11,000 workers at 400 non-profit daycare centres across the province broke down late last week.
  
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• Tomorrow on #BTMTL: The iconic Ken Dryden joins us in studio to discuss his new book, "Game Change" and his thought… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  29-10-2017 15:00
  Tomorrow on #BTMTL: The iconic Ken Dryden joins us in studio to discuss his new book, "Game Change" and his thought… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• ICYMI: Denis Coderre answered burning questions from our BT viewers! Watch: ow.ly/eGds30gaIrp

  29-10-2017 15:00
  ICYMI: Denis Coderre answered burning questions from our BT viewers! Watch: ow.ly/eGds30gaIrp
  
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• Arson suspected in overnight fire at Montreal business

  29-10-2017 14:42 via montrealgazette.com
  Montreal police are investigating a suspicious fire that broke out Saturday night in a commercial building in the Ahuntsic—Cartierville borough.
  A fire alarm went off at about 12:30 a.m., activating the sprinkler system in a business on Pontgravé St. The flames started near a trade entrance door but the fire was quickly brought under control with the sprinklers and the firefighters’ intervention.
  A preliminary investigation suggests the fire was criminally set. When the fire d
  
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• New book traces history of anti-black racism in Quebec and across Canada

  29-10-2017 14:00 via cbc.ca
  In the midst of a debate over a new law on religious neutrality and the merits of an inqury into systemic racism, a Montreal activist has come out with a new book detailing the history of "state violence" in Canada.
  
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• Fitness: Is the stress of being a Habs fan hard on the heart?

  29-10-2017 14:00 via montrealgazette.com
  Do you remember how you felt during the overtime period in men’s hockey at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, when U.S.A. and Canada were battling for gold? Or, for those of a different era, can you recall your feelings during the dying minutes of the 1972 Canada versus Russia series?
  If you’re Canadian, chances are your heart was racing and blood pressure rising as our reputation as a hockey nation was on the line. And chances are your love of hockey is such that you have a similar respon
  
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• Carey Price will emerge from his current funk | HI/O Bonus

  29-10-2017 13:00 via montrealgazette.com
  In this bonus episode, our panel discusses Carey Price’s slow start to the season.
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• While you were sleeping: Thousands call for Spanish unity; Most Americans have little fear of robots taking jobs

  29-10-2017 12:57 via montrealgazette.com
  Top stories from around the world:
  The Spain-Catalonia political crisis continues: Tens of thousands of demonstrators, many of them carrying Spanish and official “senyera” Catalan flags, have gathered on a central Barcelona boulevard in a call for Spain’s unity. The atmosphere was festive, as many cheered politicians and central government officials who joined the march. Some chanted “Puigdemont, to jail!” referring to the ousted regional leader who has be
  
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• Cree police spread Halloween cheer by doling out costumes

  29-10-2017 12:00 via cbc.ca
  Police detachments in Northern Quebec's Cree communities are swearing in their youngest recruits yet. The Eeyou Eenou Police Force is handing out pint-sized police uniforms, just in time for trick-or-treating.
  
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