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Montreal water main showed corrosion in years before break, official says

Montreal water main showed corrosion in years before break, official says

MONTREAL — Montreal city officials knew the major water main that burst last week and flooded a neighbourhood was showing signs of damage, but they thought there was still time before it needed to be repaired, the head of the city's water service sai
July flash floods in Toronto, southern Ontario caused over $940M in insured damage

July flash floods in Toronto, southern Ontario caused over $940M in insured damage

TORONTO — Initial estimates put the total insured damage caused by flash flooding in Toronto and other parts of southern Ontario in July at more than $940 million.
Cogeco signs pair of agreements to advance plans to offer wireless services

Cogeco signs pair of agreements to advance plans to offer wireless services

MONTREAL — Cogeco Inc. says it has signed partnership agreements with both a national wireless network operator and Eastlink as part of its plan to develop its wireless service in Canada.
Operator of 7-Eleven in Japan receives takeover offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard

Operator of 7-Eleven in Japan receives takeover offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard

MONTREAL — The company behind the 7-Eleven convenience store chain in Japan says it has received a takeover offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. Terms of the proposal by the Canadian convenience store company were not disclosed.
Nine days after record rainfall, parts of Quebec brace for more

Nine days after record rainfall, parts of Quebec brace for more

MONTREAL — More heavy downpours are expected today in Montreal and other parts of Quebec that are still recovering from record-breaking rainfall nine days ago.

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner reach semifinals in Cincinnati

MASON, Ohio (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner fended off challenges Saturday to reach the semifinals in the Cincinnati Open. Swiatek extended her match winning streak to 15 with a 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 victory over 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva.
Cleanup underway after Montreal water main break floods streets and homes

Cleanup underway after Montreal water main break floods streets and homes

MONTREAL — A Montreal city spokesman warns it will be weeks before repairs can be completed on a major water main that broke near the Jacques Cartier Bridge on Friday, flooding dozens of buildings and leaving some 150,000 homes under a boil-water adv
As her pop covers album 'Inuktitut' sails to success, Elisapie finds a renewed voice

As her pop covers album 'Inuktitut' sails to success, Elisapie finds a renewed voice

TORONTO — Elisapie can’t quite put her finger on it but something within her has recently changed. The thought crosses the soft-spoken musician's mind as she ponders her sudden flurry of accomplishments.
Auger-Aliassime eliminated from Cincinnati Open with three-set loss to Draper

Auger-Aliassime eliminated from Cincinnati Open with three-set loss to Draper

CINCINNATI — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime is out of the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament after falling to Great Britain's Jack Draper 7-5, 4-6, 4-6 in a third-round matchup on Friday.
‘No plan B’: Railways halt more cargo ahead of potential lockout as tensions rise

‘No plan B’: Railways halt more cargo ahead of potential lockout as tensions rise

MONTREAL — As tensions build at the bargaining table, the country's two main freight railways are turning away a growing number of goods ahead of a potential work stoppage next week that could disrupt supply chains and industry.
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