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• Teen dies after scooter collides with truck in Drummondville

  The collision occurred at a traffic light while a pick-up truck was travelling on René-Lévesque Boulevard toward Highway 20.

  Traffic

  May 19
• Montreal gas prices surpass $2.15 to hit new record

  A number of gas stations are selling regular fuel at a price of $2.15 a litre, which amounts to an 80-cent increase compared with last year.

  Traffic

  May 16
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• Quebec pension fund pulls out of Montreal rapid transit project, province takes over

  Legault says that without the downtown section of the rail line, Quebec's pension fund manager no longer believes it can make a profit from the project and has pulled out.

  Canada

  May 2
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• REM construction partially closes Wellington Street for 2 months

  Work on the future rail networks electrical substation is causing the partial closure of the popular Sud-Ouest artery.

  Traffic

  Apr 7
• Vélo Québec calling for automobile insurance act to protect all cyclists and pedestrians

  The cyclist advocacy group is asking the government to extend compensation for road accidents affecting pedestrians and cyclists even if no motor vehicle is involved.

  Canada

  Apr 1
• Major detours and disruptions coming due to weekend road closure of Highway 13

  Highway 13 will be closed in both directions as crews install a temporary overpass to begin preparatory work on the Hwy. 520 reconstruction project.

  Traffic

  Apr 1
• Sud-Ouest borough examines solutions for merchants as Notre-Dame Street work plans carry on

  The borough is looking at solutions to help merchants deal with the inconvenience, such as permitting terrasses on local side streets instead of on Notre-Dame.

  Traffic

  Mar 30
• 2 men in hospital after being struck by car in Montreal’s Rosemont area

  Montreal police are investigating an early morning collision between a car and two pedestrians in their 30s. Both are in hospital. The driver is being questioned.

  Crime

  Mar 26
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• Montreal’s Victoria Bridge reopens to traffic after emergency inspection

  CN Rail, which owns and operates the span over the St. Lawrence River, said the closure did not affect the movement of boats or trains.

  Canada

  Mar 24
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• Emergency work expected to close Papineau Avenue until Wednesday evening rush-hour

  The flow of water underneath the street has caused significant erosion below the roadway forcing the emergency work, according to city spokesperson Philippe Sabourin.

  Traffic

  Mar 22
• ‘A plan that meets all needs’: Mayor Valérie Plante on Cavendish Boulevard extension

  The City of Montreal has taken the next step towards developing and extending Cavendish Boulevard from Côte Saint-Luc to the borough of Saint-Laurent.

  Canada

  Mar 21
• Beaconsfield proposed traffic-calming measures not coming fast enough, some parents say

  A notable police presence was patrolling and clocking drivers' speeds with radar in the 30 km/h zone outside Sherbrooke Academy Junior on Monday.

  Traffic

  Mar 21
• Quebecers can remove their winter tires as of Wednesday but experts say be patient

  Quebec motorists who wish to do so will have permission starting this Wednesday to remove winter tires from their vehicle in order to install summer or all-season tires.

  Traffic

  Mar 15
• Chinatown advocates fear REM de l’Est will hurt heritage and community

  Just two months ago, Montreal's Chinatown was granted heritage designation in order to protect it. But now, another threat is looming: the REM de L'Est. 

  Traffic

  Mar 14
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• 5 students from India killed in collision along Hwy. 401 near Trenton: OPP

  According to police, the deceased were all from India and were studying in Montreal and the Greater Toronto Area.

  Traffic

  Mar 12
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• Ottawa seeking proposals for high-frequency rail project between Quebec City, Toronto

  The request to solicit industry advice and views on the Toronto to Quebec City rail line will be posted on the government's procurement website on Thursday.

  Traffic

  Mar 9
• Developers unveil new ‘landmark’ look for REM de l’Est transit project

  Back from the drawing board, developers behind the proposed REM de L'Est project unveiled a revamped look for the $10-billion light rail project. 

  Traffic

  Mar 9
• Gas prices soar to record highs across Quebec and are expected to climb higher

  The average price of regular gasoline in Montreal was a startling $1.77 on Thursday, an eight-cent jump in a 24-hour period.

  Canada

  Mar 3
• Truck driver in critical condition after Highway 20 crash with snow plow

  Police say the 50-foot truck slammed into a snow removal vehicle along Highway 20 in the area of Les Cèdres.

  Traffic

  Mar 2
• Fully loaded snow truck tips over on Taschereau Boulevard, causing rush-hour highway closure

  The fully loaded truck and its contents toppled over, causing the complete closure of Taschereau Boulevard next to the 134 highway, closing the roadway for several hours.

  Traffic

  Feb 22
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• Winter storm leads to messy roads, school closures in Montreal

  The City of Montreal will begin a full snow-removal operation at 7 p.m. on Sunday.

  Weather

  Feb 18
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• City says improving road safety in Montreal remains vital after pedestrian dragged by school bus

  A 29-year-old woman remains in critical condition after being hit by a school bus while crossing the street, leading to renewed calls to make intersections safer for pedestrians.

  Canada

  Feb 9
• Woman ‘dragged’ by school bus after being hit crossing Montreal street

  Montreal police say a 29-year-old woman suffered multiple injuries after being hit by a school bus, with the driver calling 911 after she realized a pedestrian was struck.

  Traffic

  Feb 8
• Calls renewed for safe alternative to illegal train crossing in Montreal’s Mile End

  Calls to install a safe pedestrian crossing along the train tracks in Montreal's Mile End neighbourhood have intensified after a 31-year-old woman was fatally struck on Thursday.

  Traffic

  Feb 4
• Verdun parking restrictions leave teachers scrambling for available spaces

  Teachers at Riverview Elementary school are left circling for 45 minutes only to find parking several blocks away.

  Traffic

  Jan 25