Maura Forrest

Montreal

Reporter at The Canadian Press

Reporter with the Canadian Press in Montreal. Formerly @politico, @nationalpost, @yukon_news. [email protected]

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Articles

Israel-Iran conflict looms large as leaders arrive for G7 summit in Alberta

1 week ago | cp24.com | Maura Forrest |Nono Shen

OTTAWA - An escalating conflict between Israel and Iran seems set to dominate this week's G7 leaders' summit in Alberta as members of Canada's Jewish and Iranian communities fear for those caught in the violence. Prime Minister Mark Carney was scheduled to arrive Sunday in Kananaskis, Alta., to host U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders in his first major summit.
Quebec Liberals to elect new leader at convention in provincial capital

1 week ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Maura Forrest

QUÉBEC - The Quebec Liberals will choose their new leader Saturday afternoon at a convention in the provincial capital. Five candidates are vying to take the helm of the party, which is hoping to make a comeback after suffering crushing defeats in the last two provincial elections. The campaign has had to compete for the public's attention with a federal election and a trade war with the United States.
Quebec Liberals hope to boost their fortunes as they choose new leader

2 weeks ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Maura Forrest

MONTREAL — After a drawn-out campaign overshadowed by upheaval in Ottawa and threats from the United States, Quebec Liberals will choose a new leader this weekend who they hope will revive the party from years of inertia. The Liberals suffered back-to-back defeats to François Legault’s upstart Coalition Avenir Québec in 2018 and 2022. The party has struggled to connect to francophone voters in regions outside of Montreal, and has failed to benefit from Legault’s waning popularity in recent years.
Quebec Liberals hope to boost their fortunes as they choose new leader

2 weeks ago | cochraneeagle.ca | Maura Forrest

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Police arrest Leonardo Rizzuto in major operation targeting Montreal Mafia

2 weeks ago | vancouverisawesome.com | Maura Forrest

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Police arrest Leonardo Rizzuto in major operation targeting Montreal Mafia

2 weeks ago | timescolonist.com | Maura Forrest

MONTREAL — Nearly a dozen people alleged to be important members of Montreal's Mafia and other gangs were arrested on Thursday in what police called a major blow to organized crime. Those arrested include Leonardo Rizzuto, 56, son of the late crime boss Vito Rizzuto and the presumed head of one of Canada's most notorious crime families. He and the others have all been charged with first-degree murder.
Prime Minister Carney and Alberta Premier Smith won't take in Stanley Cup Game 5 - Canada News

2 weeks ago | castanet.net | Lisa Johnson |Maura Forrest |Craig Lord

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office says she and Prime Minister Mark Carney won't be watching the Edmonton Oilers battle the Florida Panthers on home ice Saturday. Smith extended an invitation last week for Carney to join her for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. The premier's press secretary, Sam Blackett, says the upcoming G7 leaders' summit in Kananaskis, Alta., and their demanding schedules make seeing the game together impossible. The premier has no plans to attend Stanley Cup Final games.
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon begins testimony in sex-assault civil trial - Entertainment News

3 weeks ago | castanet.net | Maura Forrest |Pierre Saint-Arnaud

Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon has begun his testimony in his civil trial on allegations of sexual assault. Rozon, 70, testified for nearly an hour at the courthouse in Montreal on Monday afternoon, giving a lengthy recounting of his childhood and the early stages of his career in show business. His testimony is expected to continue over several days in the coming weeks in a Quebec Superior Court civil trial that began in December.
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon begins testimony in sex-assault civil trial - Entertainment News

3 weeks ago | castanetkamloops.net | Maura Forrest |Pierre Saint-Arnaud

Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon has begun his testimony in his civil trial on allegations of sexual assault. Rozon, 70, testified for nearly an hour at the courthouse in Montreal on Monday afternoon, giving a lengthy recounting of his childhood and the early stages of his career in show business. His testimony is expected to continue over several days in the coming weeks in a Quebec Superior Court civil trial that began in December.
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon begins testimony in sex-assault civil trial

3 weeks ago | thealbertan.com | Maura Forrest |Pierre Saint-Arnaud

MONTREAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon has begun his testimony in his civil trial on allegations of sexual assault. Rozon, 70, testified for nearly an hour at the courthouse in Montreal on Monday afternoon, giving a lengthy recounting of his childhood and the early stages of his career in show business. His testimony is expected to continue over several days in the coming weeks in a Quebec Superior Court civil trial that began in December.