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Rookie Cantin-Arku making an impact with Grey Cup-champion Alouettes

Rookie Cantin-Arku making an impact with Grey Cup-champion Alouettes

Rookie Geoffrey Cantin-Arku is making an impact with the Montreal Alouettes. Cantin-Arku has played 602 snaps this season with Montreal (10-1) despite being listed as the backup to standout middle linebacker Darnell Sankey.
'Tornadoes over water' seen across Eastern Canada this summer

'Tornadoes over water' seen across Eastern Canada this summer

MONTREAL — Marc-André Bourgeois-Gaudet was in his boat off the shores of Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que., last Friday when he saw several funnel clouds descending from the sky like tornadoes.
The prestigious Michelin Guide is now searching for Quebec's culinary stars

The prestigious Michelin Guide is now searching for Quebec's culinary stars

QUÉBEC — The Michelin Guide is on a quest to find culinary gems in Quebec. The prestigious restaurant guide says its anonymous inspectors are scouring the province for Michelin star-worthy eateries and will reveal their selections in 2025.
Star defensive lineman Mathieu Betts returns to the B.C. Lions

Star defensive lineman Mathieu Betts returns to the B.C. Lions

VANCOUVER — Star defensive lineman Mathieu Betts is heading back to the struggling B.C. Lions.
Montreal man dies after fight in east-end borough, city's 23rd homicide of the year

Montreal man dies after fight in east-end borough, city's 23rd homicide of the year

MONTREAL — Montreal police say they are investigating the city's latest homicide after a man in his 50s died in an alleged fight in an east-end borough. Police say a body was discovered Wednesday night in Villeray—Saint-Michel—Parc-Extension.
Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony adds Metric and Sam Roberts as performers

Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony adds Metric and Sam Roberts as performers

TORONTO — Canadian rock band Metric and singer-songwriter Sam Roberts are adding fuel to this year's Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
After slow start, Blue Bombers are in position to take West Division lead

After slow start, Blue Bombers are in position to take West Division lead

Don't look now but Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a win away from assuming top spot in the West Division standings.
Akwesasne woman sought in U.S. over drownings of migrants in St. Lawrence River

Akwesasne woman sought in U.S. over drownings of migrants in St. Lawrence River

MONTREAL — The United States is seeking the extradition of a woman from Akwesasne Mohawk Territory who is alleged to have been a key player in a human smuggling operation tied to the drownings of eight migrants last year.
Montreal's Concordia University reports big drop in enrolment following tuition hike

Montreal's Concordia University reports big drop in enrolment following tuition hike

MONTREAL — One of Quebec's three English-language universities is reporting a nearly 30 per cent drop in enrolment of out-of-province students following a controversial tuition hike announced last year by the provincial government.
Ottawa cyclist Derek Gee needs new goals after shattering own expectations

Ottawa cyclist Derek Gee needs new goals after shattering own expectations

With the season he’s had, Derek Gee needs a new set of goals. The 27-year-old cyclist from Ottawa surprised “everyone” — including himself — by finishing third at the Criterium du Dauphine in June and ninth overall at the Tour de France in July.