Gay Village

• Some improvement to Montreal Village but troubles persist, community members say

  The city launched a strategy to revitalize the historic LGBTQ district after locals raised concerns amid intersecting homelessness, drug use and mental health issues in the area.

  Canada

  Apr 21
  
• Montreal Pride parade to go on as planned Sunday after 2022 cancellation

  The 2022 edition of the parade was cancelled just hours before it was supposed to begin in downtown Montreal.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2023
  
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• Hit-and-run in Montreal’s Ville-Marie borough leaves one man in critical condition: police

  A pedestrian is in critical condition after being hit by a car on René-Lévesque Boulevard near Rue de la Visitation in Montreal early Friday morning.

  Crime

  Nov 4, 2022
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• Local merchants suggest rebrand for Montreal’s Gay Village would reflect diversity

  The local merchants' association wishes to rebrand the iconic Gay Village, simply calling it the Village or Montreal's Village.

  Consumer

  Mar 16, 2021
• Police investigating ‘suspicious’ death in Montreal bathhouse

  The man, in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after officers arrived.

  Crime

  Jul 7, 2020
• Trial begins in Toronto for Kalen Schlatter, man accused of killing Tess Richey

  Kalen Schlatter is charged with first-degree murder in the November 2017 death of Tess Richey, who police have said died of "neck compression."

  Crime

  Jan 30, 2020
• Jury selection begins in trial of Toronto man accused in Tess Richey death

  Kalen Schlatter is charged with first-degree murder in the November 2017 death of Tess Richey.

  Crime

  Jan 24, 2020
• City to allow 16 Montreal bars to stay open until 6 a.m. for Nuit Blanche

  2020 marks the first year the city will allow establishments in a second district — the Gay Village — to remain open until 6 a.m. as well in the Quartier Latin.

  Entertainment

  Jan 24, 2020
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• Part of art installation in Montreal’s Gay Village removed following complaints

  Several people took to social media, calling out the slogans for what they described as "inappropriate," "disgusting" or "vulgar" language.

  Features

  Dec 4, 2019
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• Residential fire in Montreal’s east end sends man to hospital

  The fire broke out in a residential building on Plessis Street between Logan and La Fontaine.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2019