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Canadiens GM Hughes doesn't regret visiting prospect in Russia despite backlash

Canadiens GM Hughes doesn't regret visiting prospect in Russia despite backlash

BROSSARD, Que. — Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes says he doesn't regret visiting a prospect in Russia, despite facing widespread backlash amid the country’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
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Convicted Quebec murderer in men’s institution as request for women’s prison studied

Convicted Quebec murderer in men’s institution as request for women’s prison studied

MONTREAL — A Quebecer found guilty of murdering a woman and their two children is being held in a men’s federal institution while authorities assess the convict's request to be housed in a women’s prison. Mohamad Al Ballouz was sentenced Dec.
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Adviser says Quebec-N.L. energy deal is 'very good,' as Opposition vows not to vote

Adviser says Quebec-N.L. energy deal is 'very good,' as Opposition vows not to vote

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's Opposition Progressive Conservatives vowed Wednesday that they will not vote on a draft energy deal with Quebec's hydro utility until it is scrutinized by independent experts.
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'On the frontline': Quebec planes and B.C. firm's helicopters battle L.A. wildfires

'On the frontline': Quebec planes and B.C. firm's helicopters battle L.A. wildfires

MONTREAL — Firefighting aircraft provided by the Quebec government and a B.C.-based company are helping to battle the massive wildfires tearing through the Los Angeles area.
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Canadiens GM won't overreact to hot stretch: 'We haven’t accomplished anything yet'

Canadiens GM won't overreact to hot stretch: 'We haven’t accomplished anything yet'

BROSSARD, Que. — Kent Hughes is staying grounded amid the Montreal Canadiens' hot streak. The general manager is cautious not to overreact after watching his team climb from the NHL’s basement into the playoff picture at the season’s halfway mark.
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Lion Electric plans to focus on buses rather than trucks in bid to attract buyer

Lion Electric plans to focus on buses rather than trucks in bid to attract buyer

MONTREAL — Quebec electric-vehicle maker Lion Electric Co. wants to pause building trucks and focus instead on school buses as part of a restructuring plan that would return all manufacturing operations to the province.
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Montreal home sales continue surge in December with 54% annual jump: board

Montreal home sales continue surge in December with 54% annual jump: board

MONTREAL — The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says Montreal-area home sales continued climbing in December, with 54.1 per cent more properties changing hands compared with the same month a year earlier.
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McQueen leads Clemson against Virginia after 26-point game

Virginia Cavaliers (9-6, 1-2 ACC) at Clemson Tigers (10-5, 3-1 ACC) Clemson, South Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Clemson plays Virginia after Loyal McQueen scored 26 points in Clemson's 65-61 victory against the Stanford Cardinal.
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Colimerio leads Queens against Lipscomb after 35-point game

Queens Royals (9-6, 2-0 ASUN) at Lipscomb Bisons (10-5, 2-0 ASUN) Nashville, Tennessee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Queens plays Lipscomb after Leo Colimerio scored 35 points in Queens' 92-83 win over the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles.
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McQueen and the Detroit Mercy Titans take on conference foe Wright State

Detroit Mercy Titans (10-3, 4-1 Horizon) at Wright State Raiders (2-14, 0-6 Horizon) Fairborn, Ohio; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Detroit Mercy visits Wright State in Horizon action Wednesday. The Raiders have gone 2-4 at home.
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