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By Abby E. Schachter The Suburban 'It's a bit stupid that you can do it everywhere in Canada, except the island of Montreal' Montreal's summer of 2010 will remain memorable for years to come, and it has nothing to do with the weather. "I've never seen so much traffic in my life! Every night there is traffic, at nine at night or three in the morning! The
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The NDG Lynx avoided a massive meltdown in the final two innings of the match, and beat their perennial rivals, the Valleyfield Elites by a score of 8- 7, to earn the crown of provincial champions. ? Page 38
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Would allowing Montreal drivers to make a right on red reduce our traffic jams?
roads are always congested," exclaimed Alexandre Dupluis, a Westmount resident. Dupluis says that he leaves his house at least an hour in advance. "I've debated taking the metro or a Bixi (bike). I hate waiting in traffic, but Bixis are not available everywhere in the city. A car is more convenient." Dupluisis is but one of many Montreal residents who are gloomily putting up with overcrowded roads. A possible solu- tion to this problem would be to allow Montrealers to make a right on red. The Suburban asked locals their thoughts on the subject. Natalie Bowne-Stein thinks the law should be passed, though she admits it could be potentially dangerous. "I do think it's a bit stupid that you can do it everywhere in Canada, except the island of Montreal. Lease at 2010 Corolla 3333 333 Cote-de-Liesse, St-Laurent (between (be Decarie and Acadie circles) (514)748-7777 (55 See RIGHT ON RED, page 17 $ 265 60 /month months includes a $750 + $500 rebate Picture for illustration purposes only. *Offer is for a limited time only and may vary without prior notice. Lease offer at $ 265/ month on new 2010 Corolla in stock ( BU42EP CA) . Freight and preparation and all applicable taxes are included. Total customer obligation of $15900. Price includes $1250 rebate ($750+$500). Some conditions apply. See Toyota Gabriel for details.
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Côte St. Luc honours heroes who aided oppressed Jews
Federal, provincial reps take part in ceremony
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