Montreal News

Montreal scrambles to find new mayor, again
<img width="460" height="259" src="http://www.cbc.cahttp://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/news/topstories/2013/04/11/hi-michel-applebaum-cp-graham-hughes-852-6col.jpg"> As their city council searches for an interim mayor, Montrealers are still reeling from the corruption charges laid against a political leader who had pledged to clean up City Hall.

Que. construction strike creates obstacles for home buyers
<img width="460" height="259" src="http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/news/topstories/2012/02/24/hi-construction-site-852-6col.jpg"> As the province-wide construction strike enters its third day, Quebecers are dealing with the consequences of projects large and small being left at a standstill. 

Hungary indicts ex-Montrealer on Nazi-era war crimes
<img width="460" height="259" src="http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/news/topstories/2013/06/18/hi-852-laszlo-csatary-6col.jpg"> Hungarian prosecutors indict a 98-year-old former police officer for abusing Jews and assisting in their deportation to Nazi death camps during World War II.

Gatineau promotes itself with free shuttle service
<img width="460" height="259" src="http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/news/topstories/2013/06/18/hi-ott-eric-gaudreault-new-6col.jpg"> A new bus service has launched in Gatineau as part of a larger push to market the Outaouais region and boost the economy. 

Canada joining Brazilian-led peacekeeping mission in Haiti
<img width="460" height="259" src="http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/news/topstories/2013/06/18/hi-soldier-haiti-6col.jpg"> A small platoon of Canadian troops are about to join a peacekeeping operation in Haiti under the command of Brazilian forces, in a long-delayed mission that has been kept inexplicably low on the political radar.

Quebec wants Haiti earthquake victims to stay in Canada
<img width="460" height="259" src="http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/news/topstories/2013/06/18/hi-haiti-6col.jpg"> The Quebec government is hoping Ottawa will allow thousands of Haitians who fled to Canada after the 2010 earthquake to stay in the country, many of them saying they have been living in limbo since arriving in Montreal. 

Assault charges dropped against former NHL star Vincent Dampousse
<img width="460" height="259" src="http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/news/topstories/2013/06/18/hi-damphousse-6col.jpg"> The Crown has withdrawn domestic violence charges against ex-NHL star Vincent Damphousse. Ex-wife Allana Henderson faces separate assault charges where Damphousse is the alleged victim. 

Wayne Gretzky believes NHL will return to Quebec City
<img width="460" height="259" src="http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/sports/photos/2013/06/18/gretzky-quebec_940-6col.jpg"> Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky thinks the NHL will return to Quebec City. The Great One said Tuesday his gut feeling is Quebec City will again have its own pro hockey franchise that will be as successful as the Winnipeg Jets.

Petite-Patrie fire forces a dozen people from their homes
<img width="460" height="259" src="http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/news/topstories/2013/06/18/hi-stzotique-fire-1-6col.jpg"> Fire crews are trying to find the cause of a fire in the Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie district this morning that forced a dozen people from their homes.

Goon's Jay Baruchel, Michael Dowse honoured for hockey comedy
<img width="460" height="259" src="http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/arts/photos/2013/06/18/hi-goon-baruchel-getty-140213381-6col.jpg"> Actor Jay Baruchel accepted kudos for his work behind the camera on his hockey comedy Goon on Tuesday, with the avid Montreal Canadiens fan awarded Telefilm's Golden Box Office prize at the Hockey Hall of Fame. 

Quebec, Vermont make it easier to charge electric cars with new terminals
<img width="460" height="259" src="http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/news/topstories/2013/06/18/hi-marois-6col.jpg"> Quebec and Vermont have concluded a partnership to help owners of electric vehicles recharge their rides.

Quebec premier says Montreal mayor should resign
<img width="460" height="259" src="http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/news/topstories/2013/06/17/hi-applebaumclose-6col.jpg"> Quebec Premier Pauline Marois says Montreal Mayor Michael Applebaum should step down following his arrest this morning.

Construction strike halts major projects in Quebec
<img width="460" height="259" src="http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/news/topstories/2013/06/17/hi-contruction-strike-6col.jpg"> More than 175,000 construction workers in Quebec are on strike. The provincial government recommends negotiation and says it does not plan to implement back-to-work legislation. 

Lawyer Mélanie Joly announces mayoral bid
<img width="460" height="259" src="http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/news/topstories/2013/06/17/hi-joly2-6col.jpg"> Lawyer Mélanie Joly confirmed that she will run for mayor of Montreal in the city's November elections.

Ex-Tory adviser Saulie Zajdel arrested in corruption probe
<img width="460" height="259" src="http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/news/topstories/2013/06/17/hi-zajdel-montreal-04597966-6col.jpg"> A little over a year ago, Saulie Zajdel joined Prime Minister Stephen Harper for a happy-hour pub stop in Montreal as the Conservatives' best hope to win their first seat in the city in a quarter-century. Today, Zajdel is under arrest.

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