iPhone fans brave bad weather to get new phone, Apple Watch
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
iPhone fans lined up in the rain at the Apple store on Ste. Catherine Street, hoping to get their hands on two new products which just went on sale Continue reading
Residents rally to protect Pincourt’s Rousseau Forest
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Residents are afraid that plans to develop the forest will destroy one of the last remaining green spaces in the area. Continue reading
REM construction at South Shore parking lot frustrates drivers
Five hundred out of 1,500 spots were closed at the Panama terminal parking lot last week. Continue reading
Canadian military scientists test new equipment on Montreal streets
150 soldiers are in the city as part of a research team that is testing new military equipment that is designed to protect soldiers and civilians. Continue reading
Montreal North businesses ask borough to delay Industriel Boul. bike path
Business owners in the area say a bike lane in the middle of an industrial area just doesn’t make any sense. Continue reading
Teen struck by train at Bois Franc station could have been distracted: police
Montreal police say they believe a 13-year-old boy who was killed by a commuter train may have been distracted. Continue reading
Record number of Montreal road construction projects causes traffic headaches
With the number of construction sites around the island, traffic congestion is worse than usual – especially during rush hour. Continue reading
Beloved Ramdas Foods store to close after 40 years
The store was the first West Indian store in the city and it served as a home away from home for Montreal’s Caribbean community. Continue reading
Cleanup begins after powerful summer storm hits Montreal
The storm was part of a line of fast-moving thunderstorms that moved across the city from eastern Ontario. Continue reading
Blind law student takes McGill to Quebec Human Rights Commission
Last year was so stressful for second-year McGill University law student Didier Chelin that he says he contemplated suicide. Continue reading
Montreal motorists reminded to slow down as kids head back to school
As students return to school this week this is just one way authorities are reminding motorists to be careful in school zones. Continue reading
‘They just keep evolving’: Ted’s Hobby Shop in Pointe-Claire marks 60 years
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Ted’s is the last of the original stores at Plaza Pointe-Claire and it’s been around for 60 years. They’ll mark that anniversary in September. Continue reading
Construction on Highway 40 in Montreal’s West Island to begin this fall
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Transport Quebec will carry out repaving work on Highway 40 in Montreal’s West Island east of the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge. Continue reading
Quebec Liberals choose 2 new candidates for Jacques-Cartier, Westmount–St.-Louis
Jacques-Cartier is considered a safe riding for the Liberals, where the party overwhelming defeated the CAQ in the last election. Continue reading
Montreal adopts new animal control bylaw
The new bylaw passed 49 to 11 and focuses on the responsibilities of pet owners rather than on specific breeds of animals. Continue reading
