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QUEBEC — Three union federations representing more than 400,000 public sector workers announced Sunday they intend to move forward with strike plans after rejecting a new contract offer from the Quebec government.

Montreal police say they're investigating after a fire was set at a bakery that has been targeted by criminals two other times since May.

MONTREAL — As Montreal restaurants adapt to rising costs and impending deadlines to repay loans issued during the pandemic, one well-known chef says she worries about the future of the city’s famed dining scene.

MONTREAL — Moayed Salim expected his father to come home to Canada at the end of the month in time for the birth of his son. Instead, the London, Ont.

MONTREAL — Police say they're investigating an overnight fire in an unoccupied building in Old Montreal. More than 150 firefighters fought the blaze which began around 8 p.m. on Friday. Montreal Police spokeswoman Const.

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. — Hundreds of flickering candles lit up the evening as residents of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.

VANCOUVER — The three-bedroom East Vancouver home that's about to hit the market includes a brick fireplace and finished basement, along with a private back deck. Not to worry — the Hells Angels deaths-head logos have been removed from the gables.

There was no winning ticket sold in Friday's Lotto Max $50 million draw. However, one of the two available $1 million Maxmillion prizes will go to a ticket holder in the Prairies. The jackpot for the next draw on Oct.

AGASSIZ, B.C. — The union representing prison officers says its members are concerned about the safety of staff and inmates over a needle exchange program proposed by the Correctional Service.

VANCOUVER — Parks Canada officials said they're closely watching lakes and rivers in Kootenay and Yoho national parks for a parasite that could "decimate" as much as 90 per cent of young trout and salmon.