Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has proposed creating a "broad popular front" ahead of Russia's parliamentary election, in an apparent attempt to counter growing public discontent with his political party and solidify support.

Finance ministers from several European countries met amid concerns over Greece and Portugal, as Greek and other European Union officials vehemently denied a German online magazine report that Athens was considering leaving the eurozone.

Jean Chretien is urging Liberals to support Toronto MP Bob Rae as interim leader of the decimated federal party.

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett says a private gathering at an Arizona resort where Oprah likes to hang out was a great chance for the American billionaires who have pledged to give away at least half their wealth to meet each other, compare notes, eat and laugh.

A B.C. special prosecutor will recommend perjury charges against the four Mounties involved in the Taser death of Robert Dziekanski in October 2007, CTV News has learned exclusively.

A B.C. woman who went missing in Oregon seven weeks ago has been found alive in Nevada, but there's still no sign of her husband.

A bus-driving radio "shock jock" and 15 former Bloc Quebecois MPs are among the three dozen defeated candidates who didn't last long enough in Parliament to qualify for a lucrative government-funded pension.

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McGill University to honor Shatner UPI.com UPI/John Angelillo MONTREAL, May 7 (UPI) -- Canada's McGill University says it plans to present Montreal-born actor William Shatner with an honorary doctorate next month. Shatner, 80, is best known for his work in the "Star Trek" franchise, ... 'Dammit, I'm a doctor, not a captain' - William Shatner to receive honourMontreal Gazette Shatner to be honoured by McGillToronto Sun Scholar Trek: Shatner to receive honorary degree from McGill UniversityThe Canadian Press all 49 news articles »

Review: Of Montreal @ The Vic Gapers Block For anyone that's ever seen Of Montreal perform before the typical questions when seeing this band the next time aren't "Will they play a good set?" or "What will the encore song be?" The questions on return customers minds are probably more along the ... of Montreal at Vic Theatre | Live review + photo galleryTime Out Chicago (blog) all 2 news articles »

Major League Soccer

Whitecaps: Three themes, players to watch vs. Chicago Fire Vancouver Sun Centre-back Mouloud Akloul (in foreground, celebrating his goal Wednesday vs. the Montreal Impact) has played three games in a row since fully recovering from a broken ankle suffered last year. ... Fire v WhiteCaps Match PreviewChicagoNow (blog) On the road again: Caps need to bring offensive heat against ChicagoThe Province Chicago vs. VancouverFOXSports.com Major League Soccer -Hot Time In Old Town (blog) all 27 news articles »

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Rising Richelieu inundates towns south of Montreal Globe and Mail A vast swath of 20 municipalities stretching south of Montreal toward the US border has been hit by the worst deluge in 150 years. More than 3000 homes have been inundated and 1000 evacuated. One of the hard-hit towns is living up to its name: ... Flood waters expected to rise through weekendCTV.ca Canada Deploys Troops to Help With FloodingWall Street Journal Water levels rise in southern QuebecToronto Sun The Canadian Press -CBC.ca -CJAD all 307 news articles »

Fans of the Montreal Canadiens, and all other hockey and autograph hounds, may want to pop by The Brick at 8701 L'Acadie Blvd. in Montreal tomorrow.

A multitude of past and present Habs players are scheduled to make appearances throughout the day. Notables include greats Jean Beliveau, Henri Richard and Yvan Cournoyer.

Current Habs Carey Price, Travis Moen and Josh Gorges are also scheduled to appear. Fans can bring there own items to be signed, but pucks and photos will be available at the store.

The tentative schedule is as follows:

9am - 10:30am -- Jean Béliveau signing for 20$ per signature

10:30am - 11:30am -- Phil Goyette is signing for FREE

11:30am - 1pm -- Henri Richard is signing for 20$ per signature

1pm - 2pm -- Yvon Lambert is signing for FREE

2pm - 3:30pm -- Yvan Cournoyer is signing for 20$ per signature

4pm - 5pm -- Carey Price, Josh Gorges and Travis Moen are signing for 40$ per ticket. Each ticket allows you to receive ONE signature from EACH player.

5pm - 6:30pm -- Pierre Mondou is signing for FREE

It wasn't a question. It was an assignment. No. They're not. Pick a sports bar - any sports bar on this side of the Rocky Mountains on a game night in the Stanley Cup playoffs - and the majority of the fans are cheering against Vancouver.

Last week, the CSU’s judicial board held a meeting to examine chief electioral officer Oliver Cohen’s decision to disqualify both the Action and Your Concordia slates which participated in March’s CSU election. While Cohen’s decision to disqualify the victorious Your [...]

Federal Natural Resources Minister Christian Paradis has promised federal support for flood victims while touring the Richelieu River valley, hours after the province handed out $770,000 to 234 families.

Iconic picture captures the moment Montreal Gazette MONTREAL - The promise of a closely held secret being revealed is powerfully attractive to most people. The photo taken in the White House situation room during last Sunday's operation in ... and more »

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Canada Deploys Troops to Help With Flooding Wall Street Journal Federal Natural Resources Minister Christian Paradis said Thursday that 650 troops have been deployed to the Richelieu Valley, southeast of Montreal, to assist with the flooding there. The troops were requested by the government of Quebec, ... Water levels rise in southern QuebecToronto Sun Rain stops, but water keeps rising in Richelieu ValleyCTV.ca Rain stops but floods still rising in Quebec; army helps drop sandbagsThe Canadian Press CBC.ca -CJAD -Vancouver Sun all 307 news articles »

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Man arrested after stolen car and baby found CBC.ca The SUV was stolen near Langelier Boulevard and Breton Street, in the east end of Montreal. ((Google Maps)) (Note:CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external links.) Montreal police have arrested a man in connection to the ... Montreal police find baby that went missing in stolen carMontreal Gazette Man arrested after baby, SUV stolen in MontrealGlobal Edmonton all 25 news articles »

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A five-year-old boy pleaded with his father to stop stabbing him as the blows kept raining down, but the man continued until the child was dead, the final Crown witness at Guy Turcotte's trial testified Friday.

There is growing pressure on the city of Montreal to set up a municipal pound, following reports of animal cruelty at a private facility used by several boroughs.

The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld a decision to stay extradition proceedings against admitted al Qaeda collaborator Abdullah Khadr.

We’ve already missed a few performances and a few upcoming ones are sold out. Check out the PSC Community Theatre website for the performance dates and to reserve your tickets, which they strongly recommend. The charge to get in is a donation, with a recommended minimum of a very reasonable $7.00    

Presented at the Grande Bibliothèque, Music From Around the World: Cuba and Haiti, Tuesday, May 19, 2011 at 7:30 Admission is free Where: The  Grande Bibliothèque auditorium at 475 De Maisonneuve From their website: With Dan Behrman, radio host, specialist in music from around the world, blues, jazz and contemporary acoustic music. After traveling unbeaten paths in the northern hemisphere [...]

Kids, help mom celebrate Mother’s Day at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.   From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., there is a Chinese Calligraphy event where two calligraphers will be on hand to write  children’s names in Chinese characters. From 1 pm to 4 pm, there is the A Colourful Soldier for the Emperor It’s an art [...]

The SUV was stolen near Langelier Boulevard and Breton Street, in the east end of Montreal.

Summer Literary Seminar in Montreal: Summer school for aspiring writers Montreal Gazette Mary Gaitskill and Christian Bok will be teacher and/or speaking at the 2011 Summer Literary Seminar, once again in Montreal. MONTREAL - For the second time, the Summer Literary Seminar for ... and more »

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Montreal police find baby that went missing in stolen car Montreal Gazette MONTREAL - Police on Friday located a baby safe and sound that went missing when the vehicle the child was in was stolen in St. Léonard. The baby girl, age two or three months, was found alone in the parked vehicle at de La Roche St. and Mont Royal ... updatedBaby missing in stolen car foundCBC.ca Man arrested after baby, SUV stolen in MontrealGlobal Edmonton all 25 news articles »

DENNIS RODMAN IN MONTREAL - He will celebrate his 50th birthday at the ... Sacramento Bee By Imperial Room MONTREAL, May 6 -- /PRNewswire/ - Dennis Rodman, the all-star player of NBA will turn 50 and he will be celebrating this huge event at the famous nightclub the Imperial Room on Crescent Street on May 13 th . Dennis Rodman has been part ... Former Spur Rodman to celebrate the big 5-0Project Spurs all 9 news articles »

Montreal's Logistec on the lookout for acquisitions Montreal Gazette Montreal-based cargo-handler and marine services specialist Logistec Corp. is optimistic about 2011 and is looking for acquisitions that meet its strict operational and financial criteria, CEO Madeleine Paquin said ... Logistec Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2011istockAnalyst.com (press release) all 14 news articles »

Globe and Mail

'Dammit, I'm a doctor, not a captain' - William Shatner to receive honour Montreal Gazette Montreal-born actor William Shatner, best known as the commander of television's most famous spaceship, is to receive a honorary doctorate at graduation ceremonies for the McGill University faculty of ... Scholar Trek: Shatner to receive honorary degree from McGill UniversityThe Canadian Press all 47 news articles »

The Impulsive Traveler: Details, Montreal Washington Post Want to take a spur-of-the-moment trip to Montreal? Here's what you need to know for the weekend of May 13-16: American Airlines offers one-stop flights from BWI Marshall with fares starting at about $589 round-trip. ... and more »

Brigitte Bardot writes to Montreal mayor to complain about animal cruelty The Canadian Press MONTREAL — Brigitte Bardot has written a letter to the mayor of Montreal condemning the cruelty that animals endured recently at a local pound. In a letter published on her website today, the 76-year-old actress says viewing a recent Radio-Canada ... Mayor lukewarm on city-run animal controlMontreal Gazette Harel calls for better animal control systemCJAD all 36 news articles »

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Montreal police question suspect in Jolène Riendeau case Montreal Gazette MONTREAL- Police have arrested a man in his 40s in the homicide of Jolène Riendeau, who vanished from Montreal's Point St. Charles district in 1999, when she was 10 years old. But it is not certain the man will be charged with a crime, said Montreal ... Jolène Riendeau: Montreal police believe they are 'on a serious trail'Vancouver Sun Police make arrest in slaying of Montreal girl who vanished 12 years agoThe Canadian Press Man arrested in death of Montreal girlToronto Sun CTV.ca -Global Regina -CJAD all 112 news articles »

Toronto rapper Kardinal Offishall says the Juno Awards showed "utter disrespect" for Drake by snubbing the multi-platinum rapper after he agreed to host their show.

Votes were being counted Friday to determine whether Northern Ireland will be led by the British Protestant majority or by an Irish Catholic for the first time in history.

The U.S. carried out its first drone attack in Pakistan since Osama bin Laden's death in an American raid this week, killing 15 people near the Afghan border Friday.

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara took the oath of office Friday, five months after the election that nearly ripped the African nation in two and left hundreds dead when the country's strongman refused to concede defeat.

The Canada Industrial Relations Board has dismissed a complaint against the Air Canada Pilots Association filed by pilots opposed to mandatory retirement at age 60 who felt they were not adequately represented by the union.

Family and friends, police and military personnel resumed their search Friday for a missing soldier who vanished during a training session on Thursday.

Sony's president and CEO has made a peace offering to PlayStation Network and Qriocity customers in the United States but Canadians will have to wait longer for similar compensation.

Col. Moammar Gadhafi and his troops may have committed war crimes against civilian residents of Misrata, one of the main rebel strongholds in Libya, said Amnesty International on Friday.

The former Beatles musician popped the question to the American businesswoman nearly four years after they first met in The Hamptons area of New York state during the summer of 2007.

Activists are asking the Alberta government to release more information on the pipeline that produced the province's worst oil spill in 30 years last week.

Some nice deals here for you – maybe a Mother’s Day present too?   Food nothing so far today for the food section Other stuff Groupon: $25 for $50 Worth of Gifts, Health and Beauty Products, Housewares, and More from Pier Tremblay Imports and Half Off Plants and Garden Supplies – RedFlag: $99 for 1 Photo Shoot at Angela Campanelli Studio– Tuango: [...]

Toronto Maple Leafs Ben Ondrus misses as he tries to bodycheck Montreal Canadiens Alex Kovalev during first period NHL action in Montreal on Saturday March 25, 2006.

Police search the waters of the Lachine Canal looking for the body of Jolene Riendeau, in Montreal Thursday, May 5, 2005.

Reputed Montreal mobster sent to jail Montreal Gazette After Cuntrera's death, the Montreal police followed up on information provided to them about people associated with the Mob who were suspected of carrying firearms illegally. Within that context, Di Marco was arrested on July 14 as he left a tanning ... and more »

'Non, Papa!' young son pleaded before death, Turcotte trial told Montreal Gazette In an extremely emotional moment during Day 13 of Turcotte's first-degree murder trial, therapist Luc Tanguay told the Superior Court hearing Friday court how he visited Turcotte, a cardiologist, at the Philippe Pinel Institute in Montreal on March 7, ... and more »

The Impulsive Traveler: Montreal's adventurous art scene Washington Post I was in my home town of Montreal, a destination more closely associated with feel-good festivals, cobblestones and poutine than with cutting-edge art. But the city whose febrile music scene has produced such triumphant misfits as Arcade Fire, ...