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In the alleys, a bottle-fed economy blooms - Montreal Gazette
“Calgary's homeless, as I see it, in the past 10 years got way too visible,” said another Alpha Hotel resident (who asked not to be named), citing a March 2010 talk by Sam Tsemberis, hosted by the Calgary Homeless Foundation. Tsemberis is founder and ...
Montreal Mafia used informant list as bargaining chip: source - Montreal Gazette
MONTREAL - The list of police informants stolen by a retired intelligence officer in the Montreal police force was used as a bargaining chip by mafia lawyers to get reduced sentences for their clients, according to a source close to the investigation.
Money never an issue in Solomon Elimimian leaving Lions - Montreal Gazette
However, knowing he had already agreed to terms with Minnesota, they declined, a source said. "For us to get a call from his agent to say 'make us an offer', that was using us. Two hours later he had signed [in Minnesota]," Buono said from West Palm ...
NBA-worst Wizards fire coach Flip Saunders - Montreal Gazette
The person, who requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly, also said assistant coach Randy Wittman will take over on an interim basis. The Wizards were blown out 103-83 at the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, a game in which they ...
June 2001: Forbidden love - Montreal Gazette
Irene Arseneau of the Department of Justice in Ottawa said it could take up to two years to decide on such a request. "It does not matter how long it takes ... Those responsible should pay," says a friend of Jassi's, who asked not to be named. ...
No progress in first Israeli, Palestinian talks for a year - Montreal Gazette
Officials close to Netanyahu, who asked not to be identified because they weren't authorized to speak publicly, said he'd continue expanding several key settlements, most notably in East Jerusalem. On Tuesday, less than two hours before the parties ...
'I have never seen such bad workmanship' - Montreal Gazette
The worker asked not to be named because he fears repercussions on the work site. The emergency repairs were done by the Mohawk Bridge Consortium (MBC), which is headed by Wayne Rice. Rice confirmed in an interview that the bolt was broken and said ...
Mercier Bridge work flawed: ironworkers - Montreal Gazette
The worker asked not to be named because he fears repercussions on the work site. The emergency repairs were done by the Mohawk Bridge Consortium (MBC), which is headed by Wayne Rice. Rice confirmed in an interview that the bolt was broken and said ...
Greece set for deal with banks by early January - Montreal Gazette
"The framework of the negotiations... is advancing well, there is no agreement at the moment, it is probable that by the beginning of January there will be a draft agreement," said the source who declined to be named. The overall operation must be ...
Web-hosting group picks city for data centre - Montreal Gazette
It does not disclose its financial details. "They must feel confident they can provide those services at good margins in North America, because the Canadian market is highly competitive," said one industry analyst who did not wish to be identified.
Web-hosting group picks city for data centre - Montreal Gazette
It does not disclose its financial details. “They must feel confident they can provide those services at good margins in North America, because the Canadian market is highly competitive,” said one industry analyst who did not wish to be identified.
Pincus makes power play with Zynga IPO - Montreal Gazette
"Mark's willingness to be ruthless is necessary," said the friend, who did not want to be identified. "He learned that by getting burned by VCs and investors." Pincus, through representatives, declined to comment for this story, citing the quiet period ...
Frenchmen's kidnappers arrested in Mali: security sources - Montreal Gazette
BAMAKO - The kidnappers of two Frenchmen snatched in Mali last month have been arrested, security sources said Monday. "The group responsible for the abduction of the two Frenchmen in Hombori were arrested by Mali's security services," one source said, ...
Third-party management can be cause for concern on reserves - Montreal Gazette
The manager spoke on the condition of anonymity because going public would affect his livelihood. He said the relationship between a band and an outside manager is always strained and can be volatile. "There is, typically, push-back," he said. ...
Pact expected to ease trade, travel - Montreal Gazette
... expedite the legitimate flow of goods and services and people, while at the same time enhancing ... the security of both countries," a senior administration official said in a background briefing with reporters ahead of the Harper-Obama meeting. ...
An orderly eviction - Montreal Gazette
"The only thing that has changed was that we got some warm army tents, so it was clear we were prepared to stay the winter," said one man, who declined to give his name. But during a news conference at 2: 30 pm at the square, deputy police chief Pierre ...
Occupy Montreal protesters ousted by police from Victoria Square - Montreal Gazette
"The only thing that has changed was that we got some warm army tents, so it was clear we were prepared to stay the winter," said one man, who declined to give his name. At the corner of St. Jacques St., young men were loading tents, coffee urns and ...
Occupy Montreal protesters ousted by police from Victoria Square - Montreal Gazette
"The only thing that has changed was that we got some warm army tents, so it was clear we were prepared to stay the winter," said one man, who declined to give his name. At the corner of St. Jacques St., young men were loading tents, coffee urns and ...
Ogilvy's and Holt Renfrew: Buzz is, big changes are coming - Montreal Gazette
The future of many of those leased boutiques is at risk, a source said, wondering how the brands from the two stores will be merged. The source said Holt Renfrew has to face up to competition across Canada and in Montreal, with US chains moving in and ...
What about the bagpiper? - Montreal Gazette
The future of many of Ogilvy's leased boutiques is at risk, a source said, wondering how the brands from the two stores will be merged. The source said Holt Renfrew has to face up to competition across Canada and in Montreal, what with US chains moving ...
Ogilvy's and Holt Renfrew: Buzz is big changes are coming - Montreal Gazette
A retail analyst, as well as executives speaking off the record, say that merging Holt Renfrew and Ogilvy's stores is logical. The big question, said one source, is the future of Ogilvy's as a heritage brand. “They're not looking to walk away from it ...
This year's Oscar season: Too many cooks in the kitchen - Montreal Gazette
A longtime Oscar consultant who did not wish to be identified said that the thought process of the studios adding additional campaigners is simple: "If they get a nomination, they can say, 'We did this and that's why it happened,'" the consultant said. ...
Minor hockey player dead after being hit by a puck - Montreal Gazette
It was a solid shot from the point (and it) hit him in a fluky spot, I guess,” said one witness who asked not to be identified. Friends and teammates of Fundytus took to Twitter Saturday evening to send him their best wishes. By late Sunday morning, ...
From the archive: Teetering on the edge - Montreal Gazette
Like almost a dozen contacted by The Gazette over a period of weeks, this person did not want to be identified. Many seem to believe the Jarmans are above reproach and that Voyageur is simply living through a temporary cash crunch. ...
Vancouver Mayor's frustration mounts over Occupy protest as woman dies at ... - Montreal Gazette
A speaker, who wouldn't give her name, said fire and police officials would have to bring the order to the nightly general assembly so it could be voted on. She said they wouldn't dismantle the tent city, saying protesters still hope the site will grow ...