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Montreal police are investigating the possibility that remains found in a park over the weekend could belong to the Chinese university student whose gruesome death and dismemberment were recorded in an video posted to the Internet.

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Suspect in dismemberment killing arrives in Canadaupdated: Tue Jun 19 2012 10:23:00

A Canadian porn actor suspected of killing and dismembering a university student in Montreal left Germany and arrived in Canada on Monday, a police official said.

'Body parts' suspect's lawyer speaks outupdated: Fri Jun 15 2012 06:34:00

The lawyer for accused killer Luca Rocco Magnotta speaks out about her client and his extradition back to Canada.

Montreal teacher fired for showing 10th graders a killing, dismemberment videoupdated: Fri Jun 15 2012 06:34:00

A Montreal teacher was fired for showing his 10th grade students the killing and dismemberment video allegedly filmed by Canadian gay porn actor Luka Magnotta, the school board said Thursday.

Teacher accused of showing 10th graders killing, dismemberment videoupdated: Thu Jun 14 2012 05:42:00

A Montreal teacher has been suspended for showing his 10th grade students the killing and dismemberment video allegedly filmed by Canadian gay porn actor Luka Magnotta, the school board said on Wednesday

More victims in Canada cannibal case?updated: Fri Jun 08 2012 20:34:00

Murder suspect Luka Magnotta was arrested in Germany. Now investigators are looking into possibility of more victims

Police probe possible Magnotta link to Hollywood killingupdated: Fri Jun 08 2012 20:34:00

Los Angeles police are looking into a possible connection between a Canadian porn actor suspected in the mutilation of a university student and the killing of a California man who was dismembered in the same grisly manner.

Mutilated student's family travels from China to Montreal to take him homeupdated: Fri Jun 08 2012 10:43:00

The distraught family of a university student allegedly killed and dismembered by a Canadian porn actor have journeyed from their village in China to Montreal, where the grisly act took place.

Police link Vancouver body parts to Montreal dismemberment suspectupdated: Wed Jun 06 2012 22:05:00

A severed human hand and foot sent to two Vancouver schools are linked to a grisly killing and dismemberment in Montreal, police said Wednesday.

Inside the mind of an alleged killerupdated: Wed Jun 06 2012 17:27:00

Erin Burnett talks to a forensic psychiatrist about what's inside the mind of the alleged Canadian porn star killer.

Suspect named in body parts mailingupdated: Mon Jun 04 2012 10:15:00

Montreal police say a man is wanted in connection with dismembering and mailing body parts. CBC reports.

Paris police search for Canada killing suspectupdated: Mon Jun 04 2012 10:14:00

Police in Paris are searching for a self-proclaimed porn star suspected of killing and cutting up a university student in Canada, authorities in Montreal said Sunday.

Search for alleged 'body parts' killerupdated: Mon Jun 04 2012 10:14:00

Canadian police believe alleged serial killer Luka Magnotta is hiding in France. CNN's Paula Newton reports.

Dismemberment suspect accused of murder, threatening Canadian leaderupdated: Sat Jun 02 2012 18:00:00

Montreal authorities on Saturday detailed the charges pending against a self-proclaimed porn star, accusing him of first-degree murder in the grisly killing and dismembering of a university student and threatening, among others, Canada's prime minister.

Canadian police reveal identity of victim in grisly body parts killingupdated: Fri Jun 01 2012 11:53:00

Canadian police on Friday identified the victim of a grisly killing in Montreal as a university student from China who was reported missing by a friend earlier this week.

Body parts found in suspicious packageupdated: Thu May 31 2012 02:42:00

Police in Canada look for a connection between discoveries of body parts. CTV has the story.

Porn actor suspected of dismembering, mailing body parts still on the looseupdated: Thu May 31 2012 02:42:00

The search continued Thursday for a porn actor suspected of dismembering his acquaintance, posting the video of the incident online and mailing the severed limbs to different locations in Ottawa, including to a political party's headquarters, according to a source with direct knowledge of the investigation.

Suspect identified in Canada body parts case, police sayupdated: Wed May 30 2012 15:37:00

Authorities say they've identified a suspect in connection with the discovery of a man's torso in Montreal, which is thought to be linked to the finding of a human hand and foot that were separately mailed from Montreal to Otawa.

Foot mailed to Canada's Conservatives; human remains found in Montreal updated: Wed May 30 2012 07:05:00

Canadian police say they're looking for possible connections between the discovery of severed body parts in two cities, including what appears to be a human foot mailed to the headquarters of the ruling Conservative Party.

Students protest in Montreal against tuition hikesupdated: Tue May 22 2012 22:33:00

Tens of thousands of protesters unhappy with planned tuition hikes in Quebec took to the streets Tuesday afternoon in Montreal to mark 100 days of demonstrations.

Montreal students riot over tuition hikeupdated: Tue May 22 2012 22:33:00

Protests over tuition hikes turn to riots after thousands of students take to the streets of Montreal. CTV reports.

SI.com: Avi Creditor: Saturday's landmark day, bad news for D.C. United, more Snapsupdated: Sun May 13 2012 00:42:00

Five thoughts and observations from a special Saturday in MLS ...

SI.com: Avi Creditor: Surprise wins for New York and Montreal, more MLS Snapsupdated: Sun May 06 2012 02:12:00

From stunning results in Los Angeles and Kansas City to what's becoming the norm in Toronto, here are five thoughts from Saturday's MLS action:

SI.com: Avi Creditor: Five thoughts from Saturday's MLS actionupdated: Sun Apr 08 2012 00:49:00

From Sporting Kansas City's fifth win to Montreal's first, here are five thoughts from Saturday's MLS action:

SI.com: Avi Creditor: Five thoughts on the 2012 MLS draftupdated: Thu Jan 12 2012 16:39:00

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- After a whirlwind day in which Montreal made Duke standout Andrew Wenger the No. 1 overall pick and a veteran MLS forward changed addresses, here are five thoughts from Thursday's MLS SuperDraft:

SI.com: Avi Creditor: MLS team needs entering the SuperDraftupdated: Mon Jan 09 2012 10:53:00

Even though more and more Major League Soccer teams are going the route of finding young, affordable foreign talent or looking within their own academy systems to address needs and fill out their rosters, the MLS SuperDraft (Jan. 12, Noon ET) is still a tremendous resource for clubs to use to their advantage.

SI.com: Steve Davis: Still early days in MLS offseasonupdated: Mon Dec 12 2011 14:01:00

We're still early in the MLS offseason. The re-entry draft process for players out of contract or with options declined is only now at the halfway point; Stage 2 takes place Monday, but negotiations for any players selected from a less-than-inspiring list will be ongoing. Meanwhile, the college draft and transfer market await.

SI.com: SI.com writers: How we'd realign the NHLupdated: Mon Dec 05 2011 14:39:00

With the NHL Board of Governors in Pebble Beach, CA. on Dec. 5-6 to discuss the subject of realignment for the 2012-13 season, we asked SI.com hockey scribes Michael Farber, Sarah Kwak, Darren Eliot, Brian Cazeneuve and Adrian Dater -- to say what they would do if they ran the zoo. While addressing the question of where to place the Jets and a western team that must take Winnipeg's vacated spot in the Eastern Conference/Southeast Division, our writers were free to move teams at will, rename the divisions and conferences, and even reformat the schedule.

British royals head to Montrealupdated: Sun Jul 03 2011 20:29:00

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wave goodbye to Ottawa as they board a plane headed to Montreal.

Royal couple greeted by protesters in Montrealupdated: Sun Jul 03 2011 07:05:00

Prince William and his wife Catherine arrived in Montreal Saturday evening to a small group of demonstrators who opposed the newlywed couple's tour of Canada and the British monarchy they represent.

13 weekend getaways from 13 U.S. citiesupdated: Mon May 02 2011 11:21:00

I got a job in a resort town, thinking I'd never again need weekend getaways. As it turns out, the inside of a cubicle looks pretty much the same no matter where you are. And as much as I love the town I live in, some weekends I'd rather be one of the smiling vacationers having tons of fun directly outside my office window.

Ozone depletion over Arctic 'unprecedented' this winterupdated: Wed Apr 06 2011 13:08:00

The depletion of the ozone layer over the Arctic region "has reached an unprecedented level," a loss of 40% from the beginning of the winter to late March, the U.N. weather agency said Tuesday.

SI.com: Chris Mannix: Hockey makes room for boxing as Pascal hosts Hopkinsupdated: Fri Dec 17 2010 13:11:00

QUEBEC CITY, Quebec -- La Cage Aux Sports gives off an air of familiarity, an near perfect Dave & Busters-meets-T.G.I. Friday's sports bar blend. It is replete with the requisite flat-screen TV's and memorabilia, with American music pumped through speakers that are propped up all over the warehouse-sized building.

American Airlines flight goes off end of runway in Montrealupdated: Wed Dec 01 2010 00:05:00

An American Airlines jet with 111 passengers on board ran off the runway at Montreal's Trudeau International Airport Tuesday evening, an airport official said.

Canada's national dish: 740 calories -- and worth every bite?updated: Sun Oct 03 2010 07:01:00

Bob Rutledge is on a quest to spread the word about poutine.

SI.com: Tom Bowles: Keselowski talks feud with Busch and racing at Montreal, weighs in on double-dippingupdated: Fri Sep 03 2010 17:13:00

Brad Keselowski does a bi-weekly diary for SI.com. Heading to Atlanta this weekend, he recounts his infamous "butt" comment at Bristol and tries to explain bad feelings with Kyle Busch. Also in this latest edition: his take on a possible Cup Series date in Montreal, the latest on if he'll be allowed to run for a Nationwide Series championship next year, and why he won't play fantasy football like the rest of Americans these days.

Flight diverted as turbulence injures passengersupdated: Tue May 25 2010 16:46:00

A United Airlines jet en route from London, England, to Los Angeles, California, was diverted Tuesday to Montreal, Quebec, after turbulence injured 10 people aboard, an airline spokeswoman said.

SI.com: F1 roundup: return to Montreal, sponsor extends McLaren dealupdated: Mon Sep 14 2009 13:51:00

MONTREAL (AP) -- Formula One is set to return to Montreal next year.

SI.com: Peter King: A short-season rookie league game with a micro brew on the side tops bucket listupdated: Mon Aug 10 2009 12:05:00

1. Short-season Rookie League games

SI.com: Jim Kelley: Draft day trade buzz and other notesupdated: Thu Jun 25 2009 16:01:00

I haven't given much credit to the New York Islanders and general manager Garth Snow since he got the gig two seasons ago, but if the rumors are true that he's going to draft Swedish defenseman Victor Hedman first overall on Friday evening in Montreal, then maybe he deserves a couple of kudos.

Fortune: World's best Chardonnay...from Canada?updated: Fri Jun 12 2009 10:48:00

Ask most wine hounds and sommeliers on either side of the Atlantic where the best chardonnay originates, and the answer will almost certainly be California or France.

SI.com: Luis Bueno: Mexico still king of CONCACAFupdated: Wed Mar 04 2009 10:40:00

After a nearly four-month break, the CONCACAF Champions League came back in full force this week. Four quarterfinal series kicked off with games held in Canada, the U.S., Puerto Rico and Mexico with return legs slated for Mexico and Honduras next week.

SI.com: Canadiens All-Era Team: Prewar Yearsupdated: Tue Jan 27 2009 17:20:00

John Gagnon Right wing, 1930-40 The Black Cat was small (5' 5") but played huge for Montreal over 10 seasons, especially in the '31 Stanley Cup finals, when he scored the Cup-winning goal against Chicago. Gagnon lit the lamp 115 times and assisted on 137 goals in 406 games with the Canadiens.

SI.com: Canadiens All-Era Team: Postwar Eraupdated: Tue Jan 27 2009 17:19:00

Maurice Richard Right wing, 1942-60 Famed for his skill and feistiness, the marquee player of his era became the first to score 50 goals in 50 games in 1944-45, one of five times he'd top the NHL in goals. The Rocket was the first player to reach 500 goals in a career and held the career goals record from 1952 until Gordie Howe broke it in 1963.

SI.com: Marleau, Robidas added to West All-Starsupdated: Wed Jan 21 2009 16:04:00

San Jose Sharks forward Patrick Marleau and Dallas Stars defenseman Stephane Robidas were added Wednesday to the Western Conference roster for the All-Star game.

SI.com: 2008-09 NHL preseason scheduleupdated: Mon Sep 29 2008 11:39:00

The National Hockey League' 2008-09 pre-season schedule runs from Saturday, Sept. 20 through Monday, Oct. 6. The 110-game slate features the four NHL clubs who will open the 2008-09 regular season in Europe -- the New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning -- playing five games in four European cities.

SI.com: Luis Bueno: Early impressions from CONCACAF Champions Leagueupdated: Fri Sep 26 2008 13:18:00

For the first time ever, CONCACAF teams have played competitive matches throughout the region in a short amount of time. The region's inaugural Champions League is underway and whether or not the tournament is viable or necessary is irrelevant now that the games have begun.

Montreal: See Canada's Paris in 48 hoursupdated: Mon Aug 25 2008 11:27:00

Given Montreal's proximity to substantially-sized American cities -- it's just over five hours driving from Boston, Massachusetts and Hartford, Connecticut -- you might not think Quebec's largest city would be so different than these New England metropolises.

Youth gangs riot in Montrealupdated: Mon Aug 11 2008 17:07:00

Montreal works to mend relations between police and the community after youth gangs riot over a shooting death.

Time.com: Riots Follow Montreal Cop Shootingupdated: Mon Aug 11 2008 15:00:00

Rioting broke out late Sunday in a Montreal neighborhood where a young man was shot to death by police over the weekend. A police officer was shot in the leg

SI.com: Scott Wraight: NHL Power Rankings, Week 18updated: Sat Feb 09 2008 00:44:00

BIGGEST CLIMB: Dallas (7 to 3), Montreal (10 to 6), NYR (22 to 18), Atlanta (25 to 21) BIGGEST FALL: Columbus (19 to 25)

Best new restaurants of 2007updated: Thu Dec 27 2007 16:03:00

As more and more of you dream and scheme your vacations around unforgettable meals, T+L has searched far and wide -- through eight cities across four continents, to be precise -- to unearth the world's greatest new dining experiences.

Taking the kids: Montreal offers European flavor closer to homeupdated: Mon Oct 22 2007 13:16:00

The blackboard menu is in French and all around the little cafe, people are chattering in French, nibbling on croissants and sipping café au lait. But we're a lot closer to home than Paris.

Montreal's momentupdated: Wed Sep 05 2007 22:51:00

Stylish, historic and full of great dining options, this Québécois hot spot has evolved into North America's own City of Light.

SI.com: Great mysteriesupdated: Fri Mar 02 2007 17:27:00

Does the infamous SI cover jinx extend to the web? Jerry G. from Boulder, Co. thinks so:

SI.com: New kids on the blockupdated: Mon Feb 12 2007 02:34:00

Note: All statistics are through Sunday.

Money Magazine: Getting There is Half the Funupdated: Wed Nov 01 2006 00:01:00

YES, YOU COULD JUST PLOP YOURSELF down on a beach in Jamaica this winter, but in most cases, it'd be no different from that beach in St. John's. Or Florida. Or California. The same is true of skiin...

Montreal TV: 5 injured in collapse of highway overpassupdated: Sat Sep 30 2006 14:47:00

At least five people were seriously injured Saturday in the town of Laval, Quebec, when part of an overpass above Highway 19 collapsed, a Montreal television station reported.

College shooter showed rage, no motiveupdated: Thu Sep 14 2006 01:44:00

Hate-filled Web postings by the Montreal college gunman show bitterness but no real motive for the shooting rampage Wednesday that killed one woman and injured 19 other people.

Police: Gunman killed after college shootingupdated: Wed Sep 13 2006 14:45:00

A gunman was killed by police and at least 19 students were wounded after a Wednesday shooting at Dawson College in downtown Montreal, police said.

Shots reportedly fired at Montreal collegeupdated: Wed Sep 13 2006 13:26:00

Several shots were fired inside a downtown Montreal college on Wednesday, and initial reports from the scene suggest at least two people were injured, television networks said.

Get involved: Canadaupdated: Mon Nov 14 2005 05:46:00

Send us your tips, words, photos and videos to thescene@cnn.com, or text "SCENE" plus your comments to +44 7786 20 40 60. Remember to include your name and the city/country where you live.

Powder spill at airport sickens 11updated: Wed May 04 2005 01:51:00

Police sealed off part of Montreal's main airport and 11 people fell sick after a powdery substance spilled from a package on Tuesday night, Canadian media reported.

The indie fan's holiday wish listupdated: Mon Dec 06 2004 09:56:00

Want to know what your music-obsessed loved ones want from Santa?

Money Magazine: A New Train Of Thought Airports making you nervous? Roads too crowded? Consider a different track--at 25% offupdated: Sun Jun 01 2003 00:01:00

Record numbers of Americans are expected to hit the road this summer for family vacations. Before you join the masses en route to the Grand Canyon or Disney World, consider making the journey the f...

Money Magazine: Five romantic getaways in the Northeastupdated: Mon Feb 10 2003 13:00:00

New York City's Inn at Irving Place may perfectly embody the notion of an intimate urban oasis. Its location in the historic Gramercy Park area, inconspicuously wedged between the commercial intensity of midtown Manhattan and the gritty and hip neighborhoods farther downtown, makes it a sort of enclave within an enclave.

Money Magazine: October Go Canadaupdated: Thu Oct 01 1998 00:01:00

A weaker currency is good for travelers. Does the mere thought of Canada after Labor Day give you the shivers? This should warm you up: The Canadian dollar is trading at an all-time low to the Amer...

Money Magazine: A Winter Indulgence--Le Week-end Abroad Refresh yourself with one of these six quick trips, which offer everything from windsurfupdated: Sun Feb 01 1998 00:01:00

Has winter worn you down? Do ads of brown-limbed women languishing beside aqua waters make you ache with envy? Are you itching to get away--preferably far away--but don't have the time?

Fortune: BIG TENTupdated: Mon Apr 28 1997 00:01:00

The diverse band of clowns, jugglers, and gymnasts employed by famed, Montreal-based Cirque du Soleil presents a vexing management challenge. Cirque's 1,250 performers and other staffers come from ...

Money Magazine: MY STOCKBROKER WANTS ME TO BUY SHARES IN HIS LOAD FUNDS. SHOULD I?updated: Sat Jun 01 1996 00:01:00

Q. My bank has a brokerage service, and one of the salesmen wants me to buy his funds with 5.75% sales loads. He says no-load funds cost just as much as load funds but hide their charges in managem...

Fortune: A YANKEE'S GUIDE TO CANADA The business traveler heading north can find world-class hotels and plenty of good restaurants.updated: Mon Jan 06 1986 00:01:00

Canada's plans to liberalize trade regulations and attract more foreign investment have a growing number of U.S. executives wondering when they'll be packing for a trip north. Many also wonder what...

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