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• Two men dead after St-Léonard shooting on Monday

  25-12-2018 22:22
  Two men are dead following a shooting in the borough of St-Léonard on Monday.
  A 911 call was received at 11:40 a.m. about a shooting in an apartment building on Jean-Talon Blvd. E. near de Côme St., said Montreal police spokesperson Caroline Chèvrefils.
  When police arrived, they found two victims with gunshot wounds.
  A 38-year-old man died at the scene; the other, 41, was transported to a hospital with critical injuries to the upper body. He died Monday afternoon.
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• Coroner investigating death of skater on Lac-St-Louis - CTV News

  25-12-2018 22:00
  Coroner investigating death of skater on Lac-St-Louis  CTV NewsThe coroner's office is investigating the death of an ice skater on Lac-St-Louis on Christmas Day.
  
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• Karl Lohnes: Surviving the holiday season's most important meal

  25-12-2018 21:39
  To many, the turkey dinner is as important to the holidays as a Christmas tree and lights. The big feast (usually Christmas Eve or Christmas Day) is a time for family and friends to spend time celebrating the holiday bounty. A good cook knows that having the right tools to help prepare and serve the big dinner is an important part of its success. From the many decisions to make (stuffing with chestnuts or sausage, homemade or store-bought cranberry sauce, etc.) there are some turkey helpers to m
  
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• Police accuse man of trying to kill brother at Lévis Christmas party

  25-12-2018 21:24 via cbc.ca
  A man in his 60s tried to kill his brother with a knife, according to Lévis police. Investigators allege the attack happened after an argument turned into a brawl at a Christmas Eve party in a home.
  
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• Gatineau police use Taser to disarm knife-wielding man

  25-12-2018 19:59 via cbc.ca
  Gatineau police used a stun gun early Christmas morning to disarm a man who'd allegedly threatened an officer with a knife.
  
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• Lucky girl gets special delivery from Santa

  25-12-2018 19:08 via cbc.ca
  It started when Dubuc's wife bought a red mailbox at the Canadian Tire store in Verdun.
  
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• Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Just Declared a Housing Bubble: Is a Crash Coming? - The Motley Fool Canada

  25-12-2018 18:15
  Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Just Declared a Housing Bubble: Is a Crash Coming?  The Motley Fool CanadaRoyal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY), Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO), and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) are in major trouble if Canada's housing markets take a ...
  
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• Sherbrooke unites to support family of 3-year-old Èva

  25-12-2018 18:00 via cbc.ca
  The Nadeau-Roy family in Sherbrooke is getting closer to their goal of building a new home adapted to the needs of their youngest daughter, Èva, who has a rare genetic disorder.
  
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• Man attacks brother with knife during family Christmas Eve in Lévis

  25-12-2018 17:32
  A man in his sixties attacked his brother with a knife during a family altercation that erupted during Christmas Eve festivities at a residence in Lévis.
  The victim, who is in his fifties, suffered injuries to his face and back that were not deemed serious. He was discharged from hospital after a few hours.
  The suspect later tried to attack a police officer as he was being searched at a police station. He was finally restrained and has been detained pending his appearance in court on Thur
  
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• Montreal's Sir John A. Macdonald statue defaced again - CBC News

  25-12-2018 16:17
  Montreal's Sir John A. Macdonald statue defaced again  CBC NewsThe statue been vandalized several times by people saying the statue should come down as part of a fight against racism and colonialism since November ...
  
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• Montreal's Sir John A. Macdonald statue defaced again

  25-12-2018 16:17 via cbc.ca
  The statue been vandalized several times by people saying the statue should come down as part of a fight against racism and colonialism since November 2017.
  
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• Get a conducting lesson from Montreal maestro Jean-Sébastien Vallée

  25-12-2018 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Jean-Sébastien Vallée explains the meaning behind the hand gestures he uses to conduct on stage.
  
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• The street priest with the lion tattoo

  25-12-2018 14:29
  The people appear without warning, lining up to wait outside Place D’Armes métro on a bitterly cold winter evening.
  Most arrive from the homeless shelter a block away, plastic bags in hand. Some emerge from the métro, staying inside until the last moment. Within minutes, a line of 100-plus has formed.
  Around 5 p.m., two cars pull up over the sidewalk and a handful of volunteers empty out.
  They set up a table and line it with food — muffins, bread, yogurt and cans o
  
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• Montreal weather: Good news, if you find biting cold festive - Montreal Gazette

  25-12-2018 14:05
  Montreal weather: Good news, if you find biting cold festive  Montreal GazetteIf you were hoping for a snowy day that was only moderately cold, on the other hand, there's always next year.
  
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• Montreal weather: Good news, if you find biting cold festive

  25-12-2018 14:05
  If you’re looking for a snowy Christmas, today’s forecast barely brings good tidings.
  Environment Canada was expecting periods of light snow ending early this morning and a clear day from there on out.
  The daytime high will be minus 10 degrees, but the wind chill will make it feel like minus 19 degrees.
  At night, the low will be minus 12 with a wind chill closer to minus 19.
  Don’t forget to submit your photos of Montreal via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by tagging them with&
  
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• While you were sleeping: 'Very stable genius' discusses Santa with kids

  25-12-2018 13:50
  Here’s what happened while presents magically appeared in a way that definitely did not have anything to do with parents. Why do you ask?
  For the first time, St. Joseph’s Oratory streamed a live webcast of its Christmas Eve mass on Facebook. The Dec. 24 mass began at 9 p.m. and featured the Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal choir.Canada Post is increasing the cost for an individual stamp on a letter within Canada to $1.05. The change will go into effect on Jan. 14. O
  
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• Three things for the Montreal Canadiens under the Christmas Tree - A Winning Habit

  25-12-2018 13:00
  Three things for the Montreal Canadiens under the Christmas Tree  A Winning HabitIt's Christmas time in the NHL and the Montreal Canadiens most likely have a few things on their wish list they hope to find underneath the tree.
  
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• Fraser Institute's Generosity Index shows decline in charitable giving

  25-12-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Canadians are giving less to charity, and Prince Edward Islanders are no exception, according to the newest Generosity Index from the Fraser Institute.
  
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• My holiday recipe: Simple sugar cookies to keep little hands busy

  25-12-2018 12:00 via cbc.ca
  Sara Germanotta, of Sara's Baking Blog, has a recipe that comes out perfect every time.
  
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• Habs' prospects Brook, Suzuki expected to play key roles for Canada

  25-12-2018 12:00
  Boxing Day is the traditional start for the IIHF Under-20 Championship, more commonly known as the world juniors.
  This year’s event is being held in Vancouver and Victoria and all red-blooded Canadians will be rooting for the home team to defend the title it won last year in Buffalo. Team Canada is a perennial contender in the event and this year’s roster includes two Canadiens prospects, defenceman Josh Brook and centre Nick Suzuki.
  Suzuki was originally drafted in the first round b
  
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• Your North: CBC North's best reader photos of 2018

  25-12-2018 11:00 via cbc.ca
  From Northern lights to northern life, 2018 was another incredible year for photos from our readers. Take a look at our top 10 of the year, plus 20 honourable mentions.
  
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• Children are bearing the brunt of this year's flu season, health officials say

  25-12-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Many Canadian children are spending the holidays battling the flu and other respiratory illnesses — and an early start to the flu season might be partly to blame, public health officials say. Doctors say it's not too late to get the flu shot, which they expect to be more effective than last year.
  
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• Two dead after St-Léonard shooting

  25-12-2018 00:42
  Two men are dead following a shooting in the borough of St-Léonard on Monday.
  A 911 call was received at 11:40 a.m. about a shooting in an apartment building on Jean-Talon Blvd. E. near de Côme St., said Montreal police spokesperson Caroline Chèvrefils.
  When police arrived, they found two victims with gunshot wounds.
  A 38-year-old man died at the scene; the other, 41, was transported to a hospital with critical injuries to the upper body. He died Monday afternoon.
  Both men we
  
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• Last-minute shopping ahead of the holidays

  25-12-2018 00:12 via globalnews.ca
  Mon, Dec 24: Procrastinators and strategists alike are flooding the malls ahead of the holidays. Global’s Gloria Henriquez reports.
  
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• Just Like Home: Christmas traditions from Quebec

  25-12-2018 00:12 via globalnews.ca
  Mon, Dec 24: For many families, it’s not Christmas without traditional foods. So, what makes Quebec tourtière recipe so unique? Global’s Raquel Fletcher finds out.
  
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• Canada Post stamp prices to increase on Jan. 14

  25-12-2018 00:12 via cbc.ca
  Starting Jan. 14, Canada Post says the cost for an individual stamp on a letter sent within Canada will be $1.05, instead of a loonie. Other increases for mail within the country range between a dime and 35 cents depending on the size of the letter.
  
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• Canada Post stamp prices are going up tomorrow

  25-12-2018 00:12 via cbc.ca
  Starting Jan. 14, Canada Post says the cost for an individual stamp on a letter sent within Canada will be $1.05, instead of a loonie. Other increases for mail within the country range between a dime and 35 cents depending on the size of the letter.
  
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• Beware of passing on the flu this holiday season

  25-12-2018 00:12 via globalnews.ca
  Mon, Dec 24: Families may be sharing more than just good cheer as they gather to celebrate the holidays. As Global’s Dan Spector reports, flu cases are spiking in Quebec just in time for festivities.
  
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• Two men dead after St-Léonard shooting on Monday - Montreal Gazette

  25-12-2018 00:11
  Two men dead after St-Léonard shooting on Monday  Montreal GazetteWhen police arrived at the apartment building on Jean-Talon Blvd. E., they found two victims with gunshot wounds.
  
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• SQ searching for missing driver after accident

  25-12-2018 00:09 via globalnews.ca
  Mon, Dec 24: Quebec provincial police are looking for a truck driver whom they believe abandoned his 18-wheeler after slamming into an overpass on Highway 30. Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines reports.
  
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• Montreal’s Sun Life building celebrates 100 years

  25-12-2018 00:09 via globalnews.ca
  Mon, Dec 24: Montreal’s Sun Life building is celebrating 100 years in the city. Global’s Karol Dahl visits the historic edifice.
  
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• Montreal emergency rooms crowded as flu cases spike in time for holiday season

  25-12-2018 00:00 via globalnews.ca
  Be wary of the flu. You don't want to spend Christmas in the hospital.
  
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