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Quebec ultra-marathoner preparing to run nearly 8,000 km from Florida to Quebec

Quebec ultra-marathoner preparing to run nearly 8,000 km from Florida to Quebec

MONTREAL — A Quebec ultra-marathon runner is preparing for a nearly 8,000-kilometre run from the most southern point of the United States to Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula. Joan Roch, 49, is known for running more than 1,000 kilometres from Percé, Que.
Police investigating after 30-year-old woman shot inside car on Montreal Island

Police investigating after 30-year-old woman shot inside car on Montreal Island

MONTREAL — Police say they are investigating after a 30-year-old woman was shot Sunday in the Town of Mount Royal, an affluent suburb on Montreal Island.

Two Montreal teenagers assaulted after meeting to conduct transaction arranged online

Montreal police say they are investigating after a 16-year-old and a 19-year-old were assaulted after a meeting arranged on social media to conduct a transaction in the city's suburban LaSalle borough.
11 Hydro-Québec customers who lost power in winter storm yet to be reconnected

11 Hydro-Québec customers who lost power in winter storm yet to be reconnected

MONTREAL — Hydro-Québec says almost all of its customers who lost power in a Dec. 23 winter storm have now been reconnected.

Search resumes for fisherman missing in Quebec's Gaspé region since Friday

CAP-DES-ROSIERS, Que. — Quebec provincial police say the search for a fisherman missing in Quebec's Gaspé region since Friday has resumed. Police spokeswoman Sgt.

Quebecers lucky to live in beautiful, safe place premier says in New Year message

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault says Quebecers should be proud to live in the province.

QMJHL Roundup: Drakkar top Sagueneens in OT, Mooseheads hand Eagles lopsided loss

CHICOUTIMI, Que. — Marshall Lessard scored his second goal of the day 2:44 into overtime Saturday, lifting the Baie-Comeau Drakkar to a 6-5 victory over the Chicoutimi Sagueneens in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League play.
Montreal jail manager suspended after death of illegally-detained 21-year-old man

Montreal jail manager suspended after death of illegally-detained 21-year-old man

MONTREAL — A manager has been suspended from his duties at the Montreal jail where a 21-year-old man suffered fatal injuries during an intervention by guards last week. Quebec's Public Security Department says the Dec.
Canadian Cardinal mourns Pope Benedict XVI, says writings will guide for centuries

Canadian Cardinal mourns Pope Benedict XVI, says writings will guide for centuries

MONTREAL — Pope emeritus Benedict XVI is being remembered in Canada for his intellect and theological influence on the Catholic Church he led for nearly nine years.
Friday evening homicide is Montreal's 41st of 2022, highest number since 2007

Friday evening homicide is Montreal's 41st of 2022, highest number since 2007

MONTREAL — The killing of a 28-year-old man in Montreal's Saint-Laurent borough on Friday night brings the number of homicides on Montreal island in 2022 to 41, the highest number in 15 years. Police say the man was shot in the upper body around 8 p.
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