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Cirque du Soleil sells majority stake to US, Chinese investors

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 01:30

A controlling stake in Cirque du Soleil, which grew from a ragtag group of street performers in Canada into a global circus and entertainment colossus, will be sold to a U.S. private equity fund and its Chinese partner, Cirque du Soleil said on Monday. `

Researchers create super-glass 200 times stronger than standard pane

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 17:46

In a breakthrough, engineers have created super-glass, which they claim is 200 times stronger than a standard pane.

Reputed Montreal mob boss Rizzuto dead: Hospital

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 00:33

Vito Rizzuto, the reputed head of the Montreal Mafia, has died. He was 67.

Montreal seeks drug law exemption for consumption rooms

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 04:23

Montreal health officials demanded a legal exemption to allow four "shooting galleries" for addicts to inject drugs legally and under supervision.

Plane evacuated at Montreal airport because of fire

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 15:28

A Moroccan jetliner was evacuated at Montreal airport when fire broke out at the baggage conveyor at the rear of the aircraft, news reports said.

Ghosal in semis, Deepika loses

Last Updated: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 13:43

Third seeded Saurav Ghosal advanced to the semi-final of the Financiere Banque Nationale Montreal Open squash tournament defeating Egyptian Omar Abdel Azaiz 11-3, 11-4, 2-11, 11-4 here Friday.

Protests in Montreal over proposed religious garb ban

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 12:16

The prohibition of headscarves, turbans and other religious garments is part of a proposed overhaul of the Canadian province`s "Charter of Values."

Protests in Montreal over proposed religious garb ban

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 12:16

The prohibition of headscarves, turbans and other religious garments is part of a proposed overhaul of the Canadian province`s "Charter of Values."

Rafael Nadal is red-hot favourite for US Open

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 16:20

The undisputed King of Clay, Rafa Nadal could soon extend his reign to the hardcourt after establishing himself as the red-hot favourite for the US Open with back-to-back wins in Montreal and Cincinnati.

Paralympian Gayakwad finishes 7th in World C`ships

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 14:40

Paralympic swimmer Sharath Gayakwad has finished seventh in the 100m breastroke finals at the IPC World Swimming Championships in Montreal, Canada.

Nadal routs Raonic to win Rogers Cup

Last Updated: Monday, August 12, 2013, 10:27

Spain`s Rafael Nadal took just 68 minutes to deliver a body-blow to Canada`s biggest tennis week, hammering out a 6-2, 6-2 win over Milos Raonic in the final of the Montreal Masters.

Nadal beats Djokovic, to face Raonic in Montreal final

Last Updated: Sunday, August 11, 2013, 08:51

Spain`s Rafa Nadal handed Novak Djokovic another semi-final defeat when he beat the world number one at the Rogers Cup on Saturday.