City of Montreal
Montreal mayor pleased with progress on Ste-Catherine Street construction
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Valérie Plante says she’s happy that work on Ste-Catherine Street is on schedule. Continue reading
Montreal redefines the term ‘butthead’ in bid to cut down on pollution
Just one cigarette butt can contain up to 7,000 toxic chemicals and, if thrown on the ground, can pollute up to 500 litres of water. Continue reading
Montreal, Saint-Lambert reach deal over noise levels at Parc Jean-Drapeau
For most events at the park, the maximum noise level will now be capped at 75 decibels. Continue reading
Montreal wants more control over taxi industry once province implements reforms
The City of Montreal presented its point of view on the taxi industry at the ongoing hearings into Bill 17 in Quebec City. Continue reading
City of Montreal to ban oil heating by 2030 in bid to fight climate change
Heating oil will be banned in the City of Montreal, with all municipal buildings making the switch to alternate energy sources by 2021. Continue reading
Pierrefonds cancels sports, cultural, entertainment activities amid state of emergency
The cancellation will be in effect until May 5. Continue reading
Rigaud launches emergency measures as Quebec cities, towns brace for flooding
Quebec cities and towns are preparing for spring flooding. Continue reading
Boil water advisory lifted for Anjou
“Water is now safe to use and meets all requirements of drinking water quality standards,” said the City of Montreal in a statement on Tuesday. Continue reading
Montreal mayor Valerie Plante shuffles city’s executive committee
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
“I think it sends a strong message that we take the development of the east very seriously,” Plante said. Continue reading
Montreal says it’s ready to clear snow from major winter storm
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
The city says its team of 3,300 workers includes blue collars and private contractors. Continue reading