CBC News Online - Montreal Digest - 2015-03-12

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Eugenics group the source of Quebec measles outbreak Thu, 12 Mar 2015 11:53:57 EDT Eugenics group the source of Quebec measles outbreak Thu, 12 Mar 2015 11:53:57 EDT Public health officials in Quebec's Lanaudière region, where a measles outbreak has infected 119 people, got a vaccination campaign underway at a local school after learning that an infected child visited it recently. Read More Mordecai Richler honoured by City of Montreal Thu, 12 Mar 2015 18:21:25 EDT The City of Montreal will honour the late Mordecai Richler by renaming the Mile End Library after the great Canadian author. Read More Pierre-Karl Péladeau targeted by opponents in PQ leadership debate Thu, 12 Mar 2015 15:56:38 EDT Parti Québecois leadership opponents showed perceived front runner Pierre-Karl Péladeau that he'll need to field direct, clear questions on core issues for their party if he wants to win his leadership bid. Read More Bertrand Charest case: 9th alleged victim comes forward Thu, 12 Mar 2015 12:22:57 EDT Another woman has come forward with allegations of sexual abuse against Bertrand Charest, the former coach of the national and Quebec ski teams charged earlier this week in alleged incidents involving eight minor-age athletes 20 years ago. Read More Hamilton Bulldogs moving to St. John's, IceCaps to Winnipeg Thu, 12 Mar 2015 17:26:55 EDT The Montreal Canadiens' American Hockey League affiliate, the Hamilton Bulldogs, will be moving to St. John's beginning next season, while the IceCaps move to Winnipeg. Read More More Headlines Canadiens put Parenteau in lineup after agent's tweet Hells Angels sympathizer Benjamin Hudon-Barbeau faces murder charges Raif Badawi case gets help from Lawyers Without Borders Longueuil police looking for man who approached young child Robbers wielding pepper spray hold up Fairview Birks store Georges Mamelonet, former Gaspé mayor and MNA, killed in car crash Home prices slide in 8 of 11 major markets in February Remove GST from tampons and pads, say Canadian women behind petition Kruger recycling facility goes up in flames Transport Canada proposes upgraded rail tanker standards