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Denis Coderre's leadership bid rejected by Quebec Liberal Party

Denis Coderre's leadership bid rejected by Quebec Liberal Party

QUÉBEC — Former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre's bid to become the next leader of the Liberal Party of Quebec was in jeopardy Friday after the party announced it wouldn't accept his candidacy.
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Quebec zoo announces death of Shaboola, first white rhino born in Canada

Quebec zoo announces death of Shaboola, first white rhino born in Canada

MONTREAL — A Quebec zoo is mourning the death of Shaboola, a 45-year-old white rhino who was the first of her species born in Canada. The Granby zoo announced this week the rhino had been euthanized after her health had recently declined.
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Montreal home sales jump 36 per cent in January as rate cuts entice buyers

Montreal home sales jump 36 per cent in January as rate cuts entice buyers

MONTREAL — The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says Montreal-area home sales rose 36 per cent year-over-year in January.
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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent in January. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities.
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Queens (NC) and West Georgia meet in conference showdown

West Georgia Wolves (8-14, 2-9 ASUN) at Queens (NC) Royals (8-14, 2-9 ASUN) Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Destiny Jones and West Georgia visit Jordyn Weaver and Queens (NC) in ASUN action Saturday.
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QMJHL Roundup: Zonnon hat trick sparks Huskies in 6-5 shootout win over Cataractes

SHAWINIGAN, Que.
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Quebec man extradited to U.S. after pregnant migrant dies in border crossing attempt

Quebec man extradited to U.S. after pregnant migrant dies in border crossing attempt

MONTREAL — U.S.
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Ottawa, provinces should discuss possibility of west-east oil pipeline: Wilkinson

Ottawa, provinces should discuss possibility of west-east oil pipeline: Wilkinson

MONTREAL — Federal Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says Ottawa and the provinces should discuss the possibility of an oil pipeline to Eastern Canada to improve energy security and diversify trade.
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Martinez-Ferrada won't seek re-election, is running to be Montreal's mayor

Martinez-Ferrada won't seek re-election, is running to be Montreal's mayor

OTTAWA — Soraya Martinez-Ferrada has resigned her posts as federal tourism minister and Liberal party national campaign co-chair to pursue the job of Montreal mayor.
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Vandalism spree leaves broken windows, 'Free Palestine' graffiti at McGill: police

Vandalism spree leaves broken windows, 'Free Palestine' graffiti at McGill: police

MONTREAL — Police are investigating after a large group allegedly smashed windows and graffitied the entrance to McGill University on Wednesday night with the message "Free Palestine.
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