City of Montreal announces new social housing project for Lachine East
The city of Montreal is fast-tracking construction on a new social housing project in Lachine East, the first phase of the ecological neighbourhood project announced last summer.
Canada
May 13
Montreal summer roadwork blitz begins, 44 major road projects planned
There are 44 major road projects being planned by Transport Quebec and the City of Montreal on the island.
Canada
May 8
‘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
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
“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
Northvolt should turn Quebec into a major EV player. So why are people so unhappy?
Premier Legault has lauded it as the 'greenest electric battery factory in the world,' but since then, the $7-billion project has angered environmentalists across the province.
Canada
May 12
Landmark Montreal restaurant being ‘brought back to life’ after 25 years
The revamped ninth-floor restaurant of the city's downtown Eaton Centre will reopen its doors to the public Friday, after it shuttered 25 years ago.
Canada
May 14
Canada’s largest Afro-Canadian cultural centre to see light of day in Montreal
There was laughter and tears at a Montreal press conference Thursday, following news that a new cultural centre for Black communities across Canada is to be opened in the city.
Canada
May 16
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
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
Road repair work blitz in West Island begins
Some cities and towns across the West Island have already begun rebuilding and fixing their streets and sidewalks. But finding the funds to pay for it all is a looming challenge.
Canada
May 16
Montreal Climate Summit kicks off with commitments to better protect the planet
Despite commitments, some people point out that cities like Montreal face a number of challenges to implementing policies to address the climate emergency.
Environment
May 7
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
Palm trees, vintage cars as Ryan Reynolds’ film set takes over Montreal street
A section of Montreal's Ste-Catherine Street East was transformed into 1980s San Diego over the weekend for the shooting of a action adventure film starring Ryan Reynolds.
Entertainment
May 7
Strangulation often signals domestic violence will turn deadly. Prosecutors in Montreal stepping up enforcement
Quebec's prosecutor's office and police are joining forces to help authorities do a better job of gathering evidence on strangulation to ensure that perpetrators can be charged.
Crime
May 7
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
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
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
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