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Montreal Bids Farewell to Its Horse-Drawn Carriages

Agence France-Presse

   MONTREAL - To tourists they are a time-honored, charming way of seeing
   the sights, but animal rights activists say Montreal's horse-drawn
   carriages are a cruel and unnecessary relic of yesteryear.

   A longstanding feud between the coachmen and their critics looks set to
   end however with the unique mode of transport set to disappear from the
   streets of Canada's second city by year-end.

   "You can pet him if you want," Nathalie Matte tells onlookers attracted
   to her hoofed beast with its flowing mane and tail.

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