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Cap Tourmente count reaches 66,500 Greater Snow Geese
The latest federal count recorded 66,500 Greater Snow Geese at Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area on October 15.
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Dorval’s Halloween program runs through November 1
Dorval’s 2026 Halloween program includes an exhibition, free family activities, a movie, an adults-only ball and activities at the aquatic complex.
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Dollard mayor’s blood drive takes place Monday
Dollard-des-Ormeaux’s annual mayor’s blood drive runs Monday from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Centre, with advance reservations available.
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Dollard vaccination clinic set for December 1 and 2
A mobile respiratory-virus vaccination clinic will visit the Dollard-des-Ormeaux Civic Centre on December 1 and 2, with appointments available now.
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Québec housing starts fall 20.3% in September
Québec’s seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts fell to 53,320 units in September, according to the provincial statistics institute.
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Canada to host Dominican Republic foreign minister for October 19 talks
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is scheduled to meet Dominican Republic Foreign Minister Víctor Bisonó in Canada on October 19.
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Canada sets out $130 million for five Indo-Pacific development projects
Canada has detailed a $130-million package for five projects focused on agriculture, economic reform, private-sector development and financial inclusion in Bangladesh and Thailand.
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Canadian securities transactions produce $41.2-billion August outflow
Canadian purchases of foreign securities and foreign divestment from Canadian securities produced a net $41.2-billion outflow in August, Statistics Canada says.
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Ottawa invests $18.5 million in Prevost bus platform
A federal contribution to Prevost will support an $87.5-million bus-platform project in Sainte-Claire, Québec, including low- and zero-emission propulsion options.
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Ottawa reviews proposed Air Canada–United joint-venture update
Transport Canada has opened a public-interest assessment of proposed changes to the Air Canada–United Airlines joint venture, with comments open to November 15.
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Exiro-led group completes purchase of Thompson nickel complex
Exiro Nickel has completed its acquisition of Manitoba’s Thompson Mine Complex, with Vale retaining a minority stake and an offtake agreement.
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Canada sets priorities for UN biodiversity and climate conferences
Canada will send delegations to COP17 in Armenia and COP31 in Türkiye, with biodiversity finance, Indigenous leadership, methane and electrification among its stated priorities.
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Express Entry points change November 3 for Canadian work and high-wage jobs
Canada will change Express Entry scoring on November 3, adding weight for eligible Canadian work experience and qualifying high-wage job offers.
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Montréal & Québec
Cap Tourmente count reaches 66,500 Greater Snow Geese
The latest federal count recorded 66,500 Greater Snow Geese at Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area on October 15.
Illustrative image: Patrick Tomasso / Unsplash. Cropped and resized.
Business
Québec housing starts fall 20.3% in September
Québec’s seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts fell to 53,320 units in September, according to the provincial statistics institute.
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Québec health staffing-agency limits now extend to remote regions
The final regional phase of Québec’s restrictions on private health staffing agencies took effect after the October 18 deadline, subject to listed exceptions.