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Montreal tightens rules for short-term rentals, including primary residences

Montreal tightens rules for short-term rentals, including primary residences

MONTREAL — Montreal is further tightening restrictions around short-term vacation rental platforms by boosting the number of inspectors and limiting when people can rent out their primary residences.
New Quebec bill would cut funding to groups that don't promote 'common culture'

New Quebec bill would cut funding to groups that don't promote 'common culture'

QUÉBEC — Cultural festivals and organizations that serve immigrants could have their funding cut if they don't promote the common culture of Quebec, the province's immigration minister says.
CN Rail profits tumble in fourth quarter as cargo volumes sag

CN Rail profits tumble in fourth quarter as cargo volumes sag

MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co. says year-over-year profits fell by nearly half in its latest quarter amid lower volumes across virtually all freight segments.
RCMP deploys helicopters to patrol Canada-U.S. border amid tariff threats

RCMP deploys helicopters to patrol Canada-U.S. border amid tariff threats

MONTREAL — RCMP in Quebec today showed off a Black Hawk helicopter added to their fleet to beef up security at the United States border. The display in St-Antoine-Abbé, Que., comes as U.S.
Crosby to captain Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off; Matthews gets U.S. nod

Crosby to captain Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off; Matthews gets U.S. nod

Connor McDavid knew the answer all the way back in October. Asked about Canada's captain for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, the Edmonton Oilers superstar said there should only be one name on the list — Sidney Crosby.
Fredericton MP Jenica Atwin says online hate helped push her out of federal politics

Fredericton MP Jenica Atwin says online hate helped push her out of federal politics

FREDERICTON — Jenica Atwin is leaving federal politics for the "time being" in part because of the online hate she receives, saying the level of toxicity she's had to face has been surprising.
Deadly U.S. mid-air collision no reason to panic about wider safety concerns: expert

Deadly U.S. mid-air collision no reason to panic about wider safety concerns: expert

The deadly mid-air crash in Washington, D.C., Wednesday night is likely the result of unique air traffic patterns in the area and shouldn't cause wider fears over air safety, says an aviation expert.
Two women, one man dead after building fire southwest of Montreal

Two women, one man dead after building fire southwest of Montreal

MONTREAL — Three people are dead after a fire in a residential building in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Que., southwest of Montreal. The victims include two women in their 50s and a man in his 70s.
Shell exits oilsands, boosts stake in Scotford upgrader and Quest carbon facility

Shell exits oilsands, boosts stake in Scotford upgrader and Quest carbon facility

CALGARY — Shell Canada Ltd. is exiting the oilsands in a deal with Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. that will see it increase its stake in the Scotford upgrader and Quest Carbon Capture and Storage facility.
'Duty to remember': Events to mark eighth anniversary of Quebec City mosque attack

'Duty to remember': Events to mark eighth anniversary of Quebec City mosque attack

MONTREAL — Only one bullet hole remains in the wall of the Centre culturel islamique de Québec, eight years after a gunman stormed into the mosque and killed six Muslim men who had come to pray.