MONTREAL - Protesters stormed into a university, many of them with their faces covered by masks, moving through the hallways in a hunt for classes to disrupt. The chaotic scene, which made some international news reports, came in a climate of heightened tension Wednesday as the provincial government

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A sneak preview of federal mask ban, coming to a city near you: Montreal's plan

MONTREAL - A federal move to regulate mask-wearing at large gatherings could face a litmus test as early as this week, as events in Montreal help foreshadow whether such a plan will do more good or harm. A local bylaw under discussion might offer an early demonstration of whether such a ban actually

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Quebec tables emergency law to restore order: semesters suspended, possible fines

The Quebec government has announced plans to suspend the current academic session for striking students in an attempt to restore order in a province plagued by unrest. Sticking with his planned tuition hikes, Premier Jean Charest says he will table emergency legislation aimed at ending three months

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Greek court official appointed head of interim govt until next national vote, expected June 17

ATHENS, Greece - A senior judge has been sworn in to head Greece's caretaker government for a month as the debt-crippled country lurches through a political crisis that threatens its membership in the 17-nation eurozone. The political uncertainty is worrying Greece's international creditors as well

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Church pastor, gospel music legend Marvin Winans assaulted, carjacked at Detroit gas station

DETROIT - Popular Detroit pastor and gospel singer Marvin Winans was assaulted and carjacked Wednesday afternoon at a gas station on the city's west side. The attack happened about 3:20 p.m., and the suspects fled with an unknown amount of cash and Winans' SUV, police said. Winans, 54, told WXYZ-TV

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Horse gets spooked during California beachside photo shoot, swims a mile offshore

CARPINTERIA, Calif. - Maybe he should be named Bob. An Arabian horse named William got spooked during a California beachside photo shoot Tuesday and swam a mile out to sea before rescuers got to him and helped him back to shore. Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Capt. Jay Irwin tells the Santa Barbara New

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Garnett, Pierce, Rondo with double-doubles in Boston's 107-91 Game 3 win over Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Kevin Garnett yapped his way down the court after big baskets and clearly enjoyed taking it to the 76ers. Rajon Rondo pushed the ball and relentlessly attacked the lane. Paul Pierce gutted out a knee injury and grinded his way to the free throw line. Boston hears the whispers that it'

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Clarkson's 3rd-period goal completes Devils' 3-2 rally over Rangers in Game 2 of East finals

NEW YORK, N.Y. - David Clarkson's deflected goal 2:31 into the third period snapped a tie and lifted the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers that evened the Eastern Conference finals at one game apiece on Wednesday night. Clarkson built off the momentum created by Ryan Carte

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Jays cite bad bounce as Lawrie appeals four-game ban for altercation with umpire

TORONTO - Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos sounded like a parent defending young slugger Brett Lawrie. A good kid who didn't mean to do bad. Caught up in the emotion of the moment. He shouldn't have done it, but he's only human. "I'm not going to blame him (Lawrie) for being upset," Anthop

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Deere posts 17 per cent jump in fiscal 2nd-qtr profit on higher sales, raises profit forecast

MOLINE, Ill. - Deere posted a 17 per cent spike in second quarter profit Wednesday and boosted its outlook for the year, predicting record-high global demand for its signature tractors, harvesters and seeders. Analysts had been anxiously awaiting Deere's take on the year going forward, with the pote

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CAE enters pilot sourcing business with $314 million acquisition

MONTREAL - CAE Inc. is entering the pilot outsourcing business while also expanding its global flight training capabilities by acquiring Oxford Aviation Academy and a subsidiary for $314 million. The Montreal-based company said Wednesday the acquisition of Oxford subsidiary Parc Aviation will add 1,

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Most actively traded companies on the TSX, TSX Venture Exchange markets

TORONTO - Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (11,326.08, down 16.97 points): Cequence Energy Ltd. (TSX:CQE). Oil and gas. Unchanged at $1.43 on 9,286,249 shares. Aura Minerals Inc. (TSX:ORA). Miner. Do

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'American Idol' judges spread the love among 3 finalists; now audience makes the call

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The three "American Idol" finalists earned nearly uniform votes of confidence Wednesday from the show's judges. Now it's the audience tally that will determine which two compete for glory in next week's finale. If the night had a teacher's pet, it was Joshua Ledet, 20, who deli

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Brandon Cronenberg says he never set out to follow in famous father's footsteps

TORONTO - Comparisons were inevitable, and so first-time filmmaker Brandon Cronenberg says he steeled himself for the worst. The 32-year-old director heads to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival this week where he will make his big-screen debut with the dark comedy "Antiviral." It's an auspicious c

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Great Big Seachange: Alan Doyle branches out with first solo album

TORONTO - Alan Doyle remembers with uncommon clarity the first time he held a Great Big Sea album in his hands. It was Aug. 2, 1993 and he was standing outside his rental house on Suez Street in St. John's, N.L. The Doyle family of musicians was, in his words, "legendary" in his hometown of Petty Ha