Alex Norris

• Why a revamped dog park can’t come fast enough for Montreal pet owners

  Calls continue to grow for a permanent, fenced-in dog run in Jeanne-Mance park as pet owners raise safety concerns with current open green space.

  Environment

  May 18, 2023
  
• Boil water advisory in effect for large swath of Plateau-Mont-Royal borough

  Officials say it is still safe to use water to wash your hands, dishes, clothes and to shower or bathe.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2021
  
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• ‘We want speed bumps’: Plateau residents push for road safety measures amid delays

  A group of residents in the Plateau-Mont-Royal is pushing for more road safety measures after the borough postponed a speed bump installation project.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2019
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• Montreal firefighters now doing fire inspections by bike in Ville-Marie borough

  The move is part of a pilot project spearheaded by the force as it aims to be more green.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2019
• Violent crimes in Montreal way up in 2018: annual police report

  Montreal homicides, attempted murder, assault and sexual assault were all up in 2018 according to the SPVM annual report.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2019
• Montreal urges Ottawa to issue national ban on handguns, assault weapons

  Montreal city councillors voted unanimously to request the federal government issue a sweeping ban on handguns and assault rifles.

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2018
• Montreal could adopt a motion to pressure Ottawa to ban assault weapons and handguns

  Alex Norris, chair of Montreal's public security commission, is expected to table a motion requesting Ottawa strengthen its gun control bill, C-71.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2018
• Montreal city council to ask Ottawa for nationwide ban on handguns and other firearms

  The City of Montreal is planning to formally ask the federal government to impose a nationwide ban on handguns and so-called assault weapons for anyone who doesn't work in law enforcement.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2018
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• Revelation that Montreal cops infiltrated protests latest sign of transparency within police force

  Meetings of the oversight body are now open to members of the public, who can ask police questions directly.

  Jun 28, 2018
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• City to expropriate and preserve Notman Garden

  After years of fighting to protect the Notman Garden, community activists will get their wish.

  Environment

  Feb 5, 2018