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MONTREAL — Former federal cabinet minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada is officially in the running to be the next mayor of Montreal.

QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault replaced his cybersecurity and digital technology minister Friday after a scandal with the auto insurance board's online platform forced the resignation of Éric Caire.

MONTREAL — The Quebec government might extend its ban on religious symbols following a report on the state of secularism in several public schools.

MONTREAL — Laurentian Bank of Canada reported a slight increase in profits in the first quarter as it works through reform efforts. The bank said Friday it had a first-quarter profit of $38.6 million, up from $37.3 million a year earlier.

BROSSARD, Que. — Kirby Dach will miss the rest of the NHL season.

MONTREAL — A museum northeast of Montreal named in honour of Canadian racing legend Gilles Villeneuve says it is temporarily shutting its doors amid a legal battle with the late driver's family over his memorabilia.

CF Montreal has acquired Canadian goalkeeper Emil Gazdov from Pacific FC in a record transfer for the Canadian Premier League team.

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Global negotiators concluded an extended session of the United Nations biodiversity conference, COP16, with key commitments on funds needed and the institutions through which the funds will be channeled to protect the world's

Detroit Mercy Titans (14-13, 8-11 Horizon) at IU Indianapolis Jaguars (8-20, 7-12 Horizon) Indianapolis; Saturday, 12 p.m.

Queens (NC) Royals (10-18, 4-13 ASUN) at West Georgia Wolves (12-16, 6-11 ASUN) Carrollton, Georgia; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jordyn Weaver and Queens (NC) visit Destiny Jones and West Georgia in ASUN action.