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Soaring RSV rates in parts of Quebec lead national cases, strain hospital staff

Soaring RSV rates in parts of Quebec lead national cases, strain hospital staff

MONTREAL — Soaring cases of respiratory syncytial virus in Quebec have pushed the positivity rate to 15 per cent in Montreal and Quebec City. Weekly provincial surveillance data ending Oct.
Sexual assault trial concludes for Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, ex-vaccine campaign head

Sexual assault trial concludes for Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, ex-vaccine campaign head

GATINEAU, Que. — Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, the former head of the federal government's COVID-19 vaccine campaign, now awaits his fate after closing arguments in his sexual assault trial concluded Tuesday in Gatineau, Que.

Provincial police arrest two after finding body of missing Quebec man

LONGUEUIL, Que. — Quebec provincial police say two people will appear in court after the body of a man reported missing southeast of Montreal was discovered late Monday in a town 30 kilometres away.
Family of Quebec man killed during police call won't take part in coroner's inquest

Family of Quebec man killed during police call won't take part in coroner's inquest

MONTREAL — A coroner's inquest began Monday into the death of a man during a Montreal police intervention five years ago, but the man's parents are refusing to take part.
Sexual assault trial continues for military officer who led COVID-19 vaccine campaign

Sexual assault trial continues for military officer who led COVID-19 vaccine campaign

GATINEAU, Que. — Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin's sexual assault trial is slated to continue for a fourth day after closing arguments in the case began on Monday afternoon. Prosecutor Diane Legault told a Gatineau, Que.
As travel prices rise, Canadians look for ways to save over peak winter season

As travel prices rise, Canadians look for ways to save over peak winter season

MONTREAL — As the temperature begins to cool, the price of a winter getaway is heating up as Canadians look for ways to save on travel costs over the peak season.
Canadiens' Price prioritizing being pain-free in everyday life, no plans to retire

Canadiens' Price prioritizing being pain-free in everyday life, no plans to retire

MONTREAL — Carey Price's outlook on his health has shifted but without any intent on retiring yet.
Quebec's nursing order launches campaign to stop Halloween objectification of nurses

Quebec's nursing order launches campaign to stop Halloween objectification of nurses

MONTREAL — Quebec's professional order of nurses is launching a campaign this Halloween to encourage Quebecers to ditch "sexy costumes" in favour of more realistic nursing uniforms.
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Comp. Bureau to study grocery sector

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Comp. Bureau to study grocery sector

GATINEAU, Que. — Canada's competition watchdog is launching a study into the grocery industry to examine rising prices in what it describes as a concentrated sector. More coming. The Canadian Press
CF Montreal suffers 3-1 loss to defending champ New York City FC in MLS Cup playoffs

CF Montreal suffers 3-1 loss to defending champ New York City FC in MLS Cup playoffs

MONTREAL — Defending MLS Cup champion New York City FC used experience and pressure to keep their run at another title alive.