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Payment tech firm Nuvei forms special committee to evaluate proposals, shares soar

MONTREAL — Shares of Nuvei Corp. rose nearly 32 per cent after it said it has formed a special committee to evaluate expressions of interest from potential buyers. Shares in the Montreal-based payment technology firm rose $9.38 to end the day at $31.

Mar 18, 2024 2:51 PM Read more >

Transgender people bear brunt of misinformation about gender identity, experts say

MONTREAL — Misinformation surrounding gender identity is pervasive and it has a profound impact on the mental health of transgender and non-binary people, advocates say.

Mar 18, 2024 12:38 PM Read more >

Federal environment minister gives Quebec May 1 deadline for caribou protection plan

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has once again threatened to invoke federal powers to protect Quebec's endangered woodland caribou.

Mar 18, 2024 11:47 AM Read more >

Montreal Canadiens assign defensive prospect David Reinbacher to AHL's Laval Rocket

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have assigned prospect David Reinbacher to the American Hockey League's Laval Rocket. The 19-year-old defenceman had a goal and 10 assists with Switzerland's Kloten HC over 35 games this season.

Mar 18, 2024 9:43 AM Read more >

Toronto runs its win streak to 10 games with a 2-1 victory over Montreal in the PWHL

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kali Flanagan had a goal and an assist and Toronto won its 10th straight game with a 2-1 win over Montreal on Sunday in a neutral-site game in the Professional Women’s Hockey League.

Mar 17, 2024 6:07 PM Read more >

QMJHL roundup: Boisselle paces Olympiques to 4-3 win over Cataractes

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Mar 17, 2024 4:32 PM Read more >

Airbus workers at Mirabel reject latest company offer, give union strike mandate

LAVAL, Que. — A union representing Airbus Canada workers at a plant in Mirabel, Que., where the company assembles A220 jets, says employees have overwhelmingly rejected the firm's latest offer.

Mar 17, 2024 1:18 PM Read more >

'Resurgence' of French in Maine gives francophones hope, but fears, challenges remain

MONTREAL — For decades, Cecile Thornton had little motivation to speak French. Born into the minority francophone community in Lewiston, Maine, she says she and her family were often the target of ridicule.

Mar 17, 2024 4:00 AM Read more >

Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis takes indefinite leave for family reasons

MONTREAL (AP) — Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis is taking an indefinite leave for family reasons. Assistant coach Trevor Letowski will run the team while St. Louis is away, the Canadiens said Saturday.

Mar 16, 2024 8:40 PM Read more >

Canadiens head coach St. Louis takes indefinite leave for family reasons

Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis will be absent from the NHL team indefinitely for family reasons.

Mar 16, 2024 5:41 PM Read more >