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Montreal boil water advisory for 1.3 million people

Update Friday 8 am. The boil water advisory was lifted late Thursday evening after tests showed no dangerous bacteria, such as E. coli, in the affected water. Here’s more from the Montreal Gazette. Update 4 pm. The boil water advisory for...

The Canadian Dirt

Today we’re excited to have a new regular contributor join us on The Dirt. Lucy Martin lives south of urban Ottawa and writes regularly for NCPR’s other blogs. A couple times a month, she’ll share the view of food and farm issues...

Canada terror plot allegedly involved Al Qaeda, Iran

The RCMP held a news conference Monday afternoon to announce the arrest of two men who allegedly worked with Al Qaeda “elements” in Iran. Canadian officials say Al Qaeda gave “support and direction” to the terror plot that...

New Montreal Mayor promises change

In case you missed the news, Montreal Mayor and long-time politician Gérald Tremblay resigned suddenly on Nov 5th. Although Tremblay departed protesting his innocence the resignation came in response to damaging allegations that collusion and...

Controversy (and free films) at Montreal Polar Event

Sometimes events expand beyond their intended scope. Take the International Polar Year 2012 conference taking place in Montreal April 22-27. The event’s sub-title “from knowledge to action” may take on unexpected irony, because of...

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Terrorism Suspect Arrested In Montreal

by Brian Mann

Jun 24, 2002 — An Algerian man will appear in court tomorrow in Montreal, after his arrest Friday on charges that he aided an Islamic terror cell. The man is accused of conspiring to blow up the U.S. embassy in Paris. Brian Mann has details: Go to full article

Repercussion Theatre plays Twelfth Night in Potsdam

by Todd Moe

Jul 18, 2001 — It's Shakespeare on the air! Todd Moe talks with members of the Repercussion Theatre of Montreal. They're in Potsdam for a performance of Twelfth Night in Ives Park tonight. Go to full article

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