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After mounting pressure over education cuts, Quebec announces $540M for students

After mounting pressure over education cuts, Quebec announces $540M for students

Weeks after mounting pressure from unions and opposition parties for making cuts to education, François Legault’s Coalition Avenir Québec government has announced more than half a billion dollars for student services.

Exploding watermelons: Montrealer surprised after fruit explodes in heat

Exploding watermelons: Montrealer surprised after fruit explodes in heat

Unions blast Quebec, Montreal Economic Institute for false Quebec strike numbers

Unions blast Quebec, Montreal Economic Institute for false Quebec strike numbers

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Former world No. 5 Eugenie Bouchard to retire from tennis at her hometown tournament

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Smog episodes accumulate and have long-term health effects: Quebec doctors group

Montreal airport renovations to cost $10 billion over decade

Montreal airport renovations to cost $10 billion over decade

Former Habs goalie Wayne Thomas dies at 77

Former Habs goalie Wayne Thomas dies at 77

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Quebec to allow roommates in low-income housing

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Montreal Canadiens kick off season at home against Seattle Kraken

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Picasso painting back on display in Montreal after being splashed with pink paint

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Search underway for ‘man in distress’ in Saint-Lawrence River

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Wildfires show why CBC needs public safety mandate: researcher

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Here’s how to drive on a flooded Montreal road

Three injured, man arrested after stabbing at Montreal residence

Three injured, man arrested after stabbing at Montreal residence

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Montreal diners more demanding but better tippers than most of Canada: poll

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Montreal ranks as one of the ‘world’s most polluted’ major cities

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Float plane crash lands in Prince Edward County: OPP

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Winnipeg police make arrests over vehicles stolen by tow trucks

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Suspect who allegedly sent Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown ‘egregious’ death threat arrested

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Fewer people driving from eastern Ontario to the U.S. heading into the summer, data shows

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Missing N.S. children: RCMP reviewing 5,000 video files as investigation continues

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OPP discover $4.4 million worth of contraband tobacco inside tractor-trailer in eastern Ontario

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Quebec fines LaSalle College $30M for having too many students in English programs

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Most OQLF complaints related to service in Montreal

Most OQLF complaints related to service in Montreal

Official Languages Commissioner concerned about bilingualism in the public service

Official Languages Commissioner concerned about bilingualism in the public service

Concordia University ‘astonished’ after Quebec vows to maintain tuition hikes for out-of-province students

Concordia University ‘astonished’ after Quebec vows to maintain tuition hikes for out-of-province students

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Montreal ranks as one of the ‘world’s most polluted’ major cities

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Quebec woman’s botched breast lift in Colombia highlights dangers of cosmetic surgery tourism

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