MONTREAL – From a major public transit announcement by Quebec’s pension fund, to a shocking discovery in the south shore suburb of Châteauguay, here are the top five stories Global News covered in Montreal this week:
Linking greater Montreal
“We are proposing an innovative public transit solution that will improve the quality of life in Montreal and deliver important economic, social and environmental benefits.”
The Caisse de Dépôt has given the go-ahead for a public transit project that will link most areas of Greater Montreal.
READ THE STORY: Caisse announces major public transit project to link most of Greater Montreal
#48in48: difficult decisions
Loïc-Hélène Gros-Desormeaux reflects on her son’s life, and the difficult decision she made to donate his organs after a tragic accident, as part of Global’s #48in48 campaign.
READ THE STORY: #48in48: A mother speaks out about her son’s tragic accident, donating his organs
Karla Homolka in Châteauguay
“I can’t put the two together. It doesn’t seem like it could be the same person but it is.”
Residents in the south shore community of Châteauguay were in shock after learning convicted killer Karla Homolka has been living in their midst for at least two years.
READ THE STORY: Châteauguay residents in shock after learning Karla Homolka reportedly lives in community
Montreal mourns Prince
“When someone is that talented, they have an aura about them, you could feel it as he was walking through.”
Montrealers remember legendary performer Prince, who was found dead at his estate in Minnesota. He was 57.
READ THE STORY: Montreal music lovers mourn the death of Prince
Calèche horse hit by car
“This unfortunate incident simply adds to the poor track record of Montreal’s horse-drawn carriage industry.”
A car collided with a calèche horse in Griffintown, once again igniting a debate over the safety of the animals in the city.
READ THE STORY: Calèche horse, car collide in Griffintown, sparking debate over safety
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