This week on ‘Focus Montreal’: Candidates discuss mobility, transportation as election nears
Global News is running a series of debates spotlighting some of the key issues for Quebecers ahead of the provincial election. This week’s topic is transportation. Continue reading
Eastern Townships crash claims 2 lives after car hits pole, bursts into flames
The crash happened Saturday afternoon in Saint-Claude, a small community in the Eastern Townships, roughly 170 kilometres east of Montreal. Continue reading
Man, 31, in police custody after Saturday night stabbing in Mercier
Montreal police spokesperson Jean-Pierre Brabant said the stabbing happened at around 9:30 p.m. in a back alley on Baldwin Street, not far from Notre-Dame Street. Continue reading
Man, 27, critically injured after shooting on busy downtown Montreal street
Montreal police spokesperson Jean-Pierre Brabant explained the boulevard was crowded at the time, as St-Laurent is closed to traffic this weekend for a street festival. Continue reading
Montrealers show off pétanque skills to raise money for local charity
The third annual Pointe-Saint-Charles tournament to raise funds for Familles en Action was held Saturday at Hibernia Park. Continue reading
Police searching for suspect after woman stabbed in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
The victim, who was stabbed with a sharp object by another woman, was rushed to hospital with minor injuries. Continue reading
Montreal police investigate overnight stabbing, possible shooting
Montreal police (SPVM) are investigating after a 20-year-old man was stabbed inside a bar on Crescent Street, near René-Lévesque Boulevard. Continue reading
This week on ‘Focus Montreal’: Candidates discuss education in lead-up to Quebec election
Global News is running a series of debates spotlighting some of the key issues for Quebecers ahead of the provincial election. This week’s topic is education. Continue reading
Precautionary boil water advisory issued for Brossard
Residents in Brossard are advised to boil their water for at least one minute before consuming. Continue reading
Separate pedestrian-related Montreal incidents kill 1, injure 2 others in 24 hours
A 55-year-old man is dead after an early morning collision between a car and a pedestrian at the René-Lévesque Boulevard and Jeanne-Mance Street. Continue reading
Expect road closures, bus detours as Grand Prix Cycliste rolls into Montreal
While the race is thrilling to watch and draws cycling enthusiasts from far and wide, it does require some planning for commuters trying to get around the city. Continue reading
Public parks, green spaces go smoke-free in Westmount
A new bylaw, adopted on Tuesday and coming into effect Saturday, prohibits smoking in the city’s public parks and green spaces. Continue reading
Montreal police seek help locating missing elderly mother and son
Police say Jasmatee Mohan Basdeo, 92, and her 72-year-old son, Mahandranauth Basdeo, were last seen Aug. 31 leaving a Notre-Dame-de-Grâce bank in a grey Toyota Prius taxi. Continue reading
Montreal restaurant target of 4th arson attack in a year
The Lebanese restaurant was also the target of three separate arson attacks in January. Continue reading
Pincourt standoff comes to an end, BEI investigates
Police were called to a home on Shamrock Street to reports of an armed man barricaded inside. Continue reading
