Montrealers gather to remember 17-year-old Amir Benayad, who was shot and killed in Le Plateau
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Montrealers gathered Sunday to honour the life of 17-year-old Amir Benayad, who was shot and killed in the Plateau neighbourhood on Thursday.
Those present denounced the violence, and called for more action against firearms in the city.
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Toronto
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Ron Ellis, who played over 1,000 games with Maple Leafs, dead at 79
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Ottawa
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Woman charged with attempted murder after stabbing: N.S. RCMP
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Windsor
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Vancouver
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