CBC News Online - Montreal Digest - 2015-02-02

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Fate of Hamza Chaoui, controversial imam, sealed by new bylaw barring religious teaching Mon, 2 Feb 2015 18:47:42 EST A Montreal borough has brought in a new regulation that will prevent the opening of a new community centre where controversial Imam Hamza Chaoui wished to preach. Read More Crown won't challenge bail release of ex-doctor awaiting 2nd trial in kids' deaths Mon, 2 Feb 2015 14:15:48 EST The Crown says it will not appeal the Quebec Court of Appeal's decision to release former cardiologist Guy Turcotte on bail. He's awaiting his second trial, scheduled for September, into the killing of his two children. Read More Parents line up in frigid temperatures hoping for coveted kindergarten spots Mon, 2 Feb 2015 07:18:03 EST Some parents have been in line in the frigid cold since noon Sunday, hoping to secure a coveted kindergarten spot for their children. Read More Groundhog Day: Furry forecaster consensus is 6 more weeks of winter Mon, 2 Feb 2015 07:53:24 EST Groundhog Day's furry forecasters have reached a consensus on how long winter will last, with three of five seeing their shadows — indicating another six weeks of cold-weather misery. Read More Tobogganing: Google map points to the 'best hills in Canada' Mon, 2 Feb 2015 08:19:04 EST Canadians are using Google to mark their sliding hill favourites — from the potato research centre near Fredricton, to Campbell's Hill near Midland, Ont., to the Sugar Bowl in Lethbridge, Alta. Read More More Headlines Arcade Fire's Will Butler goes solo with 'Policy' Traffic disruptions in the Plateau after water main break Soil moisture-sensing SMAP satellite could help farmers, Arctic builders Yellow Pages ending home delivery in some areas of Canada M1 denied entrance into Canada Woman dies of injuries after Drummondville apartment fire Dwindling Anglo populations in Quebec regions threaten Anglican Church Groundhog Day tradition casts a shadow back to medieval Europe SQ searches for snowmobiler who fell through Ottawa River ice $13.5M-winning lottery ticket bought 7 seconds late invalid, top court decides