City Of Montreal

• Quebec must find permanent sources of revenue for public transit: critics

  In its budget tabled March 21st, Quebec set aside $400 million to invest this year. Advocates hope a long-term solution will be found to guarantee better service. 

  Politics

  Mar 22
  
• Montreal to pay $6 million, apologize to settle protest class-action lawsuits

  An estimated 3,119 people who were encircled by police during various protests between 2012 and 2015 and arrested or detained will be eligible for payment.

  Canada

  Mar 1
  
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• Iconic Archambault music store in downtown Montreal to close

  Plans to permanently close the Archambault music store on Berri and St. Catherine streets in Montreal came as a shock to long-time clients.

  Consumer

  Jan 28
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• Montreal to pay $3 million to protestors whose rights were violated by city police

  The settlement will end eight long-running class action lawsuits against the city that allege participants in six protests were illegally arrested or detained by police.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2022
• Quebec’s work safety board releases report looking into firefighter Pierre Lacroix’s death

  Quebec's work safety board has concluded that the boat that firefighters used during a deadly rescue in the St. Lawrence River and the training they received were deficient. 

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2022
• ‘Misunderstanding’ blamed for last minute cancellation of Montreal Pride parade

  A new report says communication problems and a simple ``misunderstanding'' were at the heart of the decision to cancel this year's Montreal's Pride parade.

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2022
• Dickie-Moore park inaugurated in Montreal’s Parc-Extension neighbourhood

  Located at the corner of Beaumont and De L'Épée avenues, a new Montreal park features greenery, rest areas, games for children and an expansive mural by a local artist.

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2022
• Should Montreal’s Mount Royal cross be lit purple to honour Queen Elizabeth II?

  Montrealers who spoke to Global News say even if it's not protocol, the lights should be purple following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

  Features

  Sep 16, 2022
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• Phillips Square renovation complete, space now 35 per cent larger

  Gone are the dust, jack hammers and construction crews from around Phillips Square at Sainte-Catherine Street and Union Avenue in downtown Montreal.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2022
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• Family of Montreal man killed by police in 2017 reaches settlement with city

  Pierre Coriolan died on June 27, 2017, when police shot him after they responded to a disturbance call at his home.

  Canada

  May 12, 2022