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The Story So Far: Another mob murder, and the big chill hits Montreal
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The Story So Far: Another mob slaying in Montreal, and NYC loses icon
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Corruption inquiry tangles with first “hostile” witness
After getting off to a somewhat wobbly start in the new year, the Charbonneau inquiry into allegations of corruption in the Quebec construction industry seems to have found its stride once more. And...
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Montreal’s Mafia murders: Why the shooting is far from over…
Reputed mob boss Vito Rizzuto returned to Montreal last October after serving a prison term in the U.S. A month later, the shooting started, and since then seven murders and two attempted murders in...
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Deal reached on Rizzuto home, pending buyer “veto”
After nearly two years on the market, the sumptuous Montreal residence belonging to Vito Rizzuto and his wife may be changing hands. A buyer has made a conditional promise to purchase the five-bedroom,...
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Gazette Midday: Bill 14 hearings start, Rizzuto gets an offer
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The Story So Far: Bill 14 threatens linguistic peace – mayor
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The offer Vito Rizzuto couldn’t refuse
Vito Rizzuto’s former home in Ahuntsic has finally sold, but it appears the reputed Montreal crime boss has taken a hit. The five bedroom, Tudor style home that I blogged about a few weeks ago just...
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The Story So Far: Tone gets nastier on Bill 14, local boy makes bad – really bad
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Tonnes of dope, Montreal’s mafia and a risk taker named Cournoyer
He’s a 33-year-old Montreal area resident you’ve probably never heard of. But if you live in New York City, chances are you’ve been hearing a lot these days about Jimmy Cournoyer. U.S. law enforcement...
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Charbonneau probe examines the mafia – again
More than a year ago the first witness heard by the Charbonneau inquiry into allegations of corruption in the Quebec construction industry was an expert in the workings of the Italian mafia. This week,...
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Gazette Midday: Senate drama continues, Charbonneau hears wire taps
Hello and welcome to montrealgazette.com and welcome to Midday. Here’s the rundown on some of the stories we’re following for you today. Senators are to continue looking at a motion today that would...
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Gazette Midday: Rizzuto dies, Pussy Riot freed
Hello and welcome to montrealgazette.com and welcome to Midday. Here’s the rundown on some of the stories we’re following for you today. Montreal Mob boss Vito Rizzuto died Monday morning in Montreal....
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The Story So Far: Reputed mob boss Rizzuto dies; high court increases...
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The Story So Far: Rizzuto funeral today, Schumacher in critical condition
Hello and welcome to The Story So Far for Monday, Dec. 30. Click on the grey icon below to hear the rundown on the stories we’re following for you today. And remember, you can listen to all of our...
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Gazette Midday: Rizzuto funeral under way, Schumacher in coma
Hello and welcome to montrealgazette.com and welcome to Midday. Here’s the rundown on some of the stories we’re following for you today. Several hundred people are expected to begin filing into Notre...
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The Story So Far: Rizzuto laid to rest, Schumacher being assessed “hourly”
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Gazette Midday: Who comes after Rizzuto? And historic flight links Cuba, Florida
Hello and welcome to montrealgazette.com and welcome to Midday. Here’s the rundown on some of the stories we’re following for you today. Vito Rizzuto’s death, of natural causes on Dec. 23, was the...
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The Story So Far: Cavalli stripped of bar licence; PQ outstrips Liberals
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Gazette Midday: How Rizzuto went condo; and the PQ’s hidden tuition hike
Hello and welcome to montrealgazette.com and welcome to Midday. Here’s the rundown on some of the stories we’re following for you today. The Charbonneau Commission heard Wednesday how the Rizzuto crime...
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