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         <title><![CDATA[Woman found dead in Montreal West home during power outage]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Montreal under snowfall warning as bitter cold, power outages continue]]></title>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:51:42 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Emergency shelter opens for people in Côte Saint-Luc, NDG for second night as power outage drags on]]></title>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 22:05:58 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[The race for the CAQ's next leader is officially on as Economy Minister Christine Fréchette launches campaign]]></title>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:53:48 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[PQ leader says Mark Carney has effectively launched referendum campaign]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/8ed2b0db-af17-4e09-ba57-3dc44802e683,1769382029480/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C364%2C4032%2C2268%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='A man stands at a podium with the words &apos;inscrire l&apos;histoire&apos; on it as he speaks and raises his hands in the air.' width='620' height='349' title='Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon made the comments at a party convention in Saint-Hyacinthe on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.'/><p>Prime Minister Mark Carney, speaking earlier this week about the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City, described the 1759 battle as the start of a 'partnership' between French and English people in Canada — a comment that's stirred controversy and has Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon calling it a sign of things to come.</p>]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Family of Gatineau couple found dead abroad disputes cause of death findings]]></title>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Indigenous roller derby documentary Rising Through the Fray hits Quebec cinemas]]></title>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:45:02 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Speed skater from Saguenay, Que. picks up second medal in as many days in Germany]]></title>
         <link>https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7060261?cmp=rss</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/17cca20e-aac8-421c-8dba-3e1f64f60fce,1769360481194/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C6567%2C3693%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='Watch the final day of the ISU Speed Skating World Cup from Inzell, Germany.' width='620' height='349' title=''/><p>Watch the final day of the ISU Speed Skating World Cup from Inzell, Germany.</p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 07:55:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Should kids learn how to ride a bike in school?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/cb8a4f03-b552-4b30-b79c-6ee0477c419a,1769216128668/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C1600%2C900%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='Several children ride balance bikes in a school gymnasium ' width='620' height='349' title=''/><p>Students at Roslyn Elementary School in Westmount, Que., are learning to ride bicycles safely in gym class. Vélo Québec says these initiatives need to be introduced to kids at a young age because the number of children who know how to ride bicycles is going down each year. </p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Quebec faces bone-chilling polar vortex this weekend]]></title>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 07:25:30 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Environment Minister Bernard Drainville announces bid for CAQ leadership]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/1.6954877,1693592754000/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C1200%2C675%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='A man wearing glasses and a navy blue suit speaks at a podium in front of a Quebec flag. ' width='620' height='349' title='Quebec Education Minister Bernard Drainville presented the findings of the report on Sept. 1.  '/><p>Bernard Drainville is vying to become the province's next premier. He is the second cabinet minister reported to be joining the race for the CAQ leadership. </p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 14:05:50 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Researchers hope quality, not quantity of milk can save this uniquely Canadian cow]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/eeae9ebf-0169-4527-a484-156b67a13375,1769196404365/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C83%2C1600%2C900%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='A brown cow.' width='620' height='349' title='The vache Canadienne is characterized by her rich brown coat, her small stature, and for a milk that’s rich in fat and protein.'/><p>The vache Canadienne dates back to the beginning of New France, but now it’s on the brink of extinction. A research team at Université Laval in Quebec City is studying the cow and its milk in the hopes of convincing the dairy industry to make space for the breed.</p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Montreal orchestra embraces new generation of classical music artists]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[It’s been a(nother) tough winter for the REM. What’s going on?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/afe04e0f-84d6-425c-a0a6-3a58a85f3d04,1769209369654/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C1600%2C900%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='A photo of a crowd of people standing inside a modern rail station with text added over the image reading &apos;still struggling with winter&apos;' width='620' height='349' title=''/><p>Many who use Montreal’s light-rail network have been feeling frustrated recently due to winter-related delays and stoppages on the network. Experts say it’s difficult for engineers to predict and prepare for intense weather patterns. </p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Quebec revamps its coat of arms, removes British crown]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Maureen Murphy's two-goal performance leads Victoire past Charge 3-1]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Body found in rubble of La Pêche building fire ]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Montreal unsure when displaced NDG tenants can return home after 'preventive' evacuation]]></title>
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