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Jean-Marc Vallee fans invited to pay last respects to renowned filmmaker

Quebecers will soon have a chance to pay their last respects to renowned filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallee in Montreal.

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Montreal's Main gets deep-clean ahead of festival season after two pandemic years

Saint Laurent, perhaps Montreal's best-known boulevard, is getting ready for what it hopes will be its busiest season in two years.
Planting this weekend? Here are some tips for a pollinator's paradise

Whether you're an avid gardener or are just beginning to cultivate a green thumb, the long weekend in May is a perfect time to start wiggling your fingers in the dirt.
Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day show returns after COVID-19 hiatus with theme 'I love my language'

More than 30 artists will take the stage on the Place des Festivals on June 23 for the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day holiday show, which will return to Montreal after a two-year absence due to the pandemic.
New mural remembers Fredy Villanueva, killed by a Montreal police officer

A new mural depicting Fredy Villanueva, who was killed by a Montreal police officer in 2008, has been unveiled.
Montreal's St-James hotel, known for its A-list guests, closes after two decades

A luxury hotel in Montreal's Old Port, known for its A-list guests and lavish rooms, is closed for good.
Montreal's Arcade Fire announce 2022 world tour, with stops in Edmonton, Toronto and Vancouver

Following Friday's release of their sixth album "We," Montreal band Arcade Fire announced a world tour marked for later this year.
St-Henri jazz fest aims to highlight neighbourhood's rich musical history

There's a new jazz fest coming to Montreal. All this week, local and international emerging jazz talent pays tribute to the icons of the city's Southwest borough at the St-Henri jazz fest.
National Assembly pays tribute to violinist Angele Dubeau

The National Assembly paid tribute on Tuesday to violinist Angele Dubeau, to mark the 25th anniversary of the creation of the ensemble La Pieta.
Step inside Van Gogh’s masterpieces at new exhibit

A new exhibit designed entirely in Montreal is offering a modern perspective on the timeless Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh.
Montreal to install 50,000-pound ring in its downtown core

Ivanhoe Cambridge announced that it will install a 50,000-pound stainless steel ring in the heart of Montreal's downtown in June.
Quebec artists' fees increased for the first time in 23 years

Artists who reach out to elementary and high school students are getting their first fee increase in 23 years, and it's substantial.
Amazon taps Jamie Lee Curtis to produce new comedy series about Quebec maple syrup heist

Amazon Studios is teaming up with Hollywood actress and filmmaker Jamie Lee Curtis to produce a new comedy series based on the most Canadian heist ever.

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Russia slams sanctions, seeks to blame West for food crisis

Moscow pressed the West on Thursday to lift sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine, seeking to shift the blame for a growing food crisis that has been worsened by Kyiv's inability to ship millions of tons of grain and other agricultural products due to the conflict.
'Negative trajectory' in consumer confidence shows Canadians increasingly anxious about economy

Dropping consumer confidence numbers show that Canadians are growing increasingly anxious about the direction of the economy, said Nanos Research pollster Nik Nanos.
Aurora Cannabis shares fall 40 per cent after share sale amendment

Aurora Cannabis Inc.'s share price fell by about 40 per cent, after the company announced it sold US$150 million worth of shares.

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Edmunds compares Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Cadillac Escalade

Jeep has come out with a new three-row large SUV, the Grand Wagoneer. It dusts off a nameplate not used since the early 1990s and stands as the brand's most expensive and luxurious model.
Going green: IndyCar to use renewable fuel beginning in 2023

IndyCar will become the first North American racing series to use 100 per cent renewable fuel in its race cars.
Indy 500 drivers find crypto craze fuels needed sponsorship

At Indy, where culture is traditionally steeped in bricks more than bitcoin, the shift to cryptocurrency sponsorship may still be a curious concept to the almost 300,000 fans who will pack the track Sunday. But inside the paddock -- and locker rooms around the sports world - new forms of digital money help pay the bills and salaries for teams and athletes.

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'Mom, you gotta carry on': 58-year-old Winnipegger inspired to graduate high school by late son

Fifty-eight-year-old Vivian Ketchum is set to receive her high school diploma at a graduation ceremony at the University of Winnipeg next month. It is a moment that is decades in the making.
Crossword-loving grandma who thought she won $5,000 realized her lotto prize was actually a lot larger

A recent lottery winner excitedly told her daughter she was suddenly $5,000 richer. She was wrong.
102-year-old veteran wins campaign for Dutch citizenship after a 70-year wait

For 70 years, Andre Hissink has held a grudge against the Dutch government, but this week, the 102-year-old Second World War veteran’s persistence paid off – the Dutch king granted his wish for a rare dual citizenship.

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Hockey Canada settles suit over alleged sexual assault involving world junior players

Hockey Canada and the Canadian Hockey League have reportedly settled a lawsuit with a woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted by eight members of the 2018 Canadian world junior hockey team.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers release receiver after sexual assault allegation

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released veteran receiver Jalen Saunders earlier this week after investigating an allegation of sexual assault against him.
'Miss,' 'Mrs.' dropped from Wimbledon champion honour board

Wimbledon women's singles champions will now be listed on the All England Club's honour boards in a Centre Court hallway simply by their first initial and last name -- the way the men's title winners always have been -- instead of preceded by 'Miss' or 'Mrs.'