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Quebec journalist Normand Lester is in critical condition after his car hit another vehicle in Outremont this morning.
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A relatively new type of air pollution called electrosmog may be the cause of a variety of ailments, said the Quebec association to stop air pollution.
At least 230 Rio Tinto jobs in jeopardy in Sorel-Tracy
The company's management met with the union this week to present a restructuring plan that could result in significant job losses.
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