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Five more arrests, including main suspect, in fraud, data theft at Desjardins

Five more arrests, including main suspect, in fraud, data theft at Desjardins

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police have arrested five people in connection with a multimillion-dollar fraud and the theft of data belonging to almost 10 million clients of the co-operative financial group Desjardins.
Military growing more reliant on contractors — a boon for CAE, chief executive says

Military growing more reliant on contractors — a boon for CAE, chief executive says

MONTREAL — CAE Inc. chief executive Marc Parent says a growing reliance on private contractors by Western armed forces — including Canada’s — bodes well for his company and global security, even as questions linger around spending and accountability.
Quebec town's bylaw requires kids to collect signatures to play in the street

Quebec town's bylaw requires kids to collect signatures to play in the street

LES CÈDRES, Que. — School is almost out, summer heat is setting in and the children of a small Quebec town southwest of Montreal will soon be able to spend their days shooting hoops in the street — if they have filed the necessary paperwork.
Pro-Palestinian encampment members say McGill's latest offer is 'laughable'

Pro-Palestinian encampment members say McGill's latest offer is 'laughable'

MONTREAL — Members of a pro-Palestinian encampment who have been occupying part of McGill University's downtown Montreal campus since April say the school's latest offer falls far short of what's needed to get them to leave.
AtkinsRéalis looks to sell stake in Ontario's Highway 407 toll highway by end of 2027

AtkinsRéalis looks to sell stake in Ontario's Highway 407 toll highway by end of 2027

MONTREAL — AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. says it plans to sell its stake in the company that owns the Highway 407 ETR toll highway north of Toronto by the end of 2027.
Montreal's most popular radio personality will host his last show Friday

Montreal's most popular radio personality will host his last show Friday

MONTREAL — It’s the end of an era for a giant of Quebec media. Known as the “king of the airwaves,” radio personality Paul Arcand will step away Friday from his wildly popular morning show on Montreal’s 98.5 FM.
B.C. premier repeats call for more federal cash, calls Ottawa's claims 'disingenuous'

B.C. premier repeats call for more federal cash, calls Ottawa's claims 'disingenuous'

VANCOUVER — Premier David Eby is expanding his criticism of what he says is an unfair share of federal funding being given to Western Canada.
LeBlanc stops short of directing commission of inquiry to name meddling MPs

LeBlanc stops short of directing commission of inquiry to name meddling MPs

OTTAWA — Democratic Institutions Minister Dominic LeBlanc affirmed a plan Wednesday to have an ongoing commission of inquiry delve into allegations about MPs colluding with foreign meddlers.
Celine Dion goes public with her private health struggles: What we've learned so far

Celine Dion goes public with her private health struggles: What we've learned so far

Celine Dion is opening up about her life-altering neurological disorder ahead of the release of her documentary, "I Am: Celine Dion.
Quebec police arrest three in $9-million fraud, data theft case involving Desjardins

Quebec police arrest three in $9-million fraud, data theft case involving Desjardins

MONTREAL — Montreal-area police announced Wednesday that they have arrested three people in connection with a major data theft and $8.9-million fraud involving the co-operative financial group Desjardins, some five years after the alleged crime.
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