Stingray hires former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre as special adviser
Former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre has been hired as a special adviser by digital media company Stingray. Continue reading
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Montreal’s $6.3 billion light rail network finalized, expected to open in 2021
Montreal’s new rail project that will connect the city to its suburbs and to its international airport is officially a go. Continue reading
Montreal agglomeration budget adopted against wishes of demerged cities
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Mayors of Montreal’s demerged cities aren’t happy about the agglomeration budget being adopted. Continue reading
Montreal abolishes infamous traffic and parking ticket quotas, bonuses tied to them
After winning office last November, Montreal’s new government confirmed the system was very real indeed. Continue reading
Montreal budget 2018: Tax increases target homeowners
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Valérie Plante had previously insisted she would not increase taxes beyond the rate of inflation. Continue reading
Heated sidewalks may not be part of Sainte-Catherine Street facelift
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
Montreal’s Sainte-Catherine Street revitalization is on its way; heated sidewalks, maybe not. Continue reading
No more plastic bags in Montreal; first major Canadian city to implement ban
Montreal implemented its long-planned ban on plastic bags, making it the first major Canadian city to do so. Continue reading
Montreal mayor cancels Formula E over cost overruns, sponsorship woes
Montreal’s mayor has decided to cancel the controversial Formula E race. Continue reading
Organizers pleased with response to Montreal’s 375th anniversary celebrations
Preliminary estimates indicate the 375th anniversary festivities will end with a budget surplus of about $7 million out of a total budget of $125 million. Continue reading
Journalistic sources should be protected: Chamberland Commission
The Chamberland Commission on journalistic sources makes more than twenty recommendations in its 550 page report. Continue reading
