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'Resurgence' of French in Maine gives francophones hope, but fears, challenges remain

'Resurgence' of French in Maine gives francophones hope, but fears, challenges remain

MONTREAL — For decades, Cecile Thornton had little motivation to speak French. Born into the minority francophone community in Lewiston, Maine, she says she and her family were often the target of ridicule.
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Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis takes indefinite leave for family reasons

MONTREAL (AP) — Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis is taking an indefinite leave for family reasons. Assistant coach Trevor Letowski will run the team while St. Louis is away, the Canadiens said Saturday.
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Canadiens head coach St. Louis takes indefinite leave for family reasons

Canadiens head coach St. Louis takes indefinite leave for family reasons

Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis will be absent from the NHL team indefinitely for family reasons.
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Chicago Fire rallies in final minutes to burn CF Montreal 4-3

Chicago Fire rallies in final minutes to burn CF Montreal 4-3

CHICAGO (AP) — Kellyn Acosta scored from beyond midfield in the 99th minute on a misplayed ball by the goalkeeper and Chicago Fire FC completed a stunning 4-3 comeback win over CF Montreal for its first win of the Major League Soccer season on Saturd
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Series of costly losses in 2023 contributed to Just for Laughs insolvency: report

Series of costly losses in 2023 contributed to Just for Laughs insolvency: report

MONTREAL — An underachieving comedy festival in England and attempts by Facebook and YouTube to compete with the increasingly popular TikTok are among the factors that led revenue to plummet at the Just for Laughs festival parent company last year, a
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Trudeau says job of prime minister "crazy," but he's determined to continue

Trudeau says job of prime minister "crazy," but he's determined to continue

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau vowed to continue on as head of government in an interview with Radio-Canada on Friday despite what he described as the personal challenges that come with the position.
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QMJHL roundup: St-Denis nets hat trick, Oceanic roll Phoenix 6-3

SHERBROOKE, Que. — Mael St-Denis scored three goals, Alexandre Blais had a goal and three assists, and the visiting Rimouski Oceanic rolled over the Sherbrooke Phoenix 6-3 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Friday.
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Picard nets 3 points as Montreal upsets UBC 4-2 in U Sports women's hockey tourney

SASKATOON — Jade Picard had a goal and two assists as the Montreal Carabins upset the UBC Thunderbirds 4-2 on Friday at the U Sports women's hockey championship.
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Grey Cup champion Alouettes bring stability into 2024: 'I wanted to keep that recipe'

Grey Cup champion Alouettes bring stability into 2024: 'I wanted to keep that recipe'

MONTREAL — Danny Maciocia was flying home the day after his Montreal Alouettes won the Grey Cup when he leaned over to head coach Jason Maas and said: “Now what do we do?” “I know we won a Grey Cup, but what are our next steps?” the Alouettes general
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Quebec woman gives birth outside after finding hospital door locked

DRUMMONDVILLE, Que. — A central Quebec health authority has confirmed that a woman gave birth outside a hospital in Drummondville, Que., after the mother arrived to the building and found the main doors locked.
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