MONTREAL – Families look on from afar as Fort McMurray burns, Parti Québécois leader Pierre Karl Péladeau suddenly announces he’s quitting politics and Dorval’s “overpass to nowhere” may have finally found a direction.
These are the top five stories Global News covered in Montreal this week:
PKP quits
“I am making this decision for the well-being of my children. I must remain an example to them.”
Fighting back tears, Parti Québécois leader Pierre Karl Péladeau, announced he is quitting politics.
READ THE STORY: Pierre Karl Péladeau quits PQ leadership, politics
Health care granted
“Sometimes, I do intervene, in specific settings, like a pregnant woman, for obvious reasons.”
Jason Lizotte and his wife, Liang Zhong, are breathing a little easier after finding out Health Minister Gaétan Barrette has granted them health care in Quebec.
READ THE STORY: Pregnant woman granted medical care after Quebec health minister steps in
Escaping Fort McMurray
“It was total chaos. They were in traffic for eight hours just to get out.”
Montrealer Andrew Berkshire recounts the panic and desperation he felt as he struggled to get in touch with his family during the Fort McMurray wildfire disaster.
READ THE STORY: Montreal man feels helpless as his family evacuates Fort McMurray
Dorval overpass to…somewhere
Work is set to begin on the final phase of construction of the overpasses on the Dorval Interchange, that would improve the link between Trudeau airport and highways 20 and 520.
The area, perhaps more commonly known as the “Dorval overpass to nowhere,” has sat in limbo for a decade.
READ THE STORY: Dorval ‘overpass to nowhere’ could finally link Trudeau airport, highways
Prom dreams come true
“Prom is a closure to high school. It’s an important moment they treasure forever with their friends.”
Graduating high school students across Quebec will soon be attending an important night – their senior prom – but for some, it can get a little expensive.
READ THE STORY: Lasalle high school makes prom dreams come true with second-hand dress store
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