‘Proud of where we are right now’: REM team defends delays
After latest delay for Montreal's new REM rail project, officials took reporters on a tour of the completed work in the tunnel they call the 'core' of the new network.
Canada
May 1
31 arrests in auto theft crackdown operation by police in Ontario, Montreal
In a joint investigation called Project Volcano, police say more than two dozen arrests have been made in relation to auto theft of cars from Ontario through the port of Montreal.
Crime
Mar 22
“It kills us”: Montreal’s West Island mayors renew push to expand Jacques-Bizard corridor
Montreal's West Island mayors are united in pushing to expand the Jacques Bizard corridor. The say the project will ease traffic and improve life-saving ambulance response times.
Canada
Mar 15
Politicians call for new homeless shelter in Côte-des-Neiges
With homelessness increasing in Montreal, Côte-des-Neiges is no exception. There are calls for a new homeless shelter in the area.
Politics
May 3
Montreal’s first ever political Black women’s caucus helps break barriers
Though they insisted that they are thrilled about serving in public office, the women noted that being a Black woman in politics can be really tough.
Politics
Feb 23
Is a Via Rail high-speed train between Toronto and Montreal inching closer to reality?
A high-speed train between Montreal and Toronto is being billed as the most important transit project of our lifetime. But there is no budget and no timeline.
Canada
Feb 20
Montreal electric car show exhibits industry’s advancement
The Montreal Electric Vehicle show exhibits the variety of vehicles available, including scooters, bikes, and cars. Industry leaders are present to showcase new developments.
Canada
Apr 20
Plaza St-Hubert will be Montreal’s newest pedestrian zone this summer
This year, city officials say over nine kilometers of Montreal streets will be pedestrianized across the city and 2,100 businesses will be accessible by foot.
Economy
Apr 10
New revolutionary clinic for Indigenous community opens in Montreal
A first of its kind health care clinic in Montreal opened its doors. Native Montreal’s Family Clinic aims to provide culturally safe services to the Indigenous community.
Health
Apr 12
After 70 years in business, NDG store says reserved bus lane hastened closure
After 70 years as a storefront, an NDG business is closing its doors and heading online. It says part of the blame falls on a reserved bus lane.
Canada
Feb 15
Prevention programs key to tackling homelessness in Montreal, advocates say
Encampments and other issues related to homelessness continue to grow in and around Montreal, as does debate on how to best to serve that population and find solutions.
Canada
May 1
After raising a stink, trash cans to return to Montreal’s Lachine Canal
To the frustration of daily users, 30 bins were removed in April. The month-long pilot project raised quite the stink among Sud-Ouest residents and borough officials.
Canada
Apr 26
Montreal unveils new plan for 20,000 housing units
Montreal, Quebec and Ottawa will each pitch in $2 million for technical studies on the 95 hectares of land, part of which used to host the Hippodrome.
Canada
Apr 19
Montreal to build new ‘sponge park’ to absorb rainwater
Montreal is planning to build its largest sponge park to date. The future green space is designed to absorb water following massive downpours.
Canada
Apr 23
Montreal to get hundreds of new affordable housing units for families, homeless youth
The 12 projects approved in a call for tenders will cost about $310 million. They include hundreds of dwellings for a variety of people, including families and seniors.
Canada
Apr 12
Controversial Saint-Henri safe drug consumption site set to open
A transitional housing project and safe drug consumption site will open near a school in the Saint-Henri borough. While officials welcome the project, residents are resisting it.
Canada
Apr 11
Quebec students vying to change the world display projects at science fair
Students from across the province got the opportunity to show off their science projects at the Hydro-Quebec Super-expo sciences provincial finals this weekend.
Canada
Apr 21
Greater Montreal public transit fares to increase an average 3% on July 1
The fare increases come while a large political debate dominates the halls of city hall in Montreal and the corridors of the national assembly in Quebec City.
Canada
Apr 27
Nearly 600 stolen cars from GTA seized from Montreal port
Between December and March, police inspected about 400 shipping containers at the Port of Montreal and found nearly 600 stolen vehicles, most of them from the Toronto area.
Canada
Apr 14
Montreal-area airport project secures $90M in federal funding
Formerly known as the Montreal Saint-Hubert airport, the site is on track to grow from a small airport to a commercial aviation hub, comparable to Toronto's Billy Bishop.
Economy
Feb 6