PLANTE PRAISES BASEBALL STUDY

Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante says she’s thrilled with progress made by a group seeking to bring Major League Baseball back to Montreal, but remains cautious about committing public money to the project without first consulting the population. A group of investors seeking baseball’s return released a market study Thursday concluding the project would be viable and would generate strong interest among fans and the city’s business community. Plante said Friday she’s glad the project is making progress, commending a group led by Stephen Bronfman, executive chairman of Claridge Inc., and Montreal lawyer Mitch Garber. The mayor said the city will be involved, but just how remains to be determined. Plante said she’ll stand by her 2017 election promise to consult the public before approving funding for a new stadium.