Global Montreal At 5:30

• CAQ changes controversial plan to build 2 mini hospitals to focus on seniors

  Quebec is changing its controversial plan to build two mini private hospitals. Instead of providing services to a wider public, the latest plan is to focus on services for seniors.

  Canada

  Apr 17
  
• Food insecurity a growing problem in Montreal’s West Island

  The increase in the number of clients is why the mission is moving at the beginning of June to 72D Brunswick Boulevard in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, to a space twice the current size.

  Canada

  Apr 15
  
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• Major ‘mixed community’ housing, economic project planned for Wellington Basin

  A development plan is finally in the works for the former federal port lands on the south side of the Peel Basin, bordered by Mill and Bridge streets along the Lachine Canal.

  Canada

  Apr 9
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• Haitian Montrealers call for special program for those immigrating from home country

  Given the situation in Haiti now, advocates believe the Canadian government should grant the asylum seekers in Canada permanent residency status on humanitarian grounds.

  Canada

  Mar 27
• More Montreal merchants claim bus lane to blame for struggling businesses

  Merchants argue that the congestion problem the bus lane was meant to solve, exists on the east side of Queen Mary, not the west side.

  Traffic

  Mar 26
• Taking flight: Concordia students find value in competing in aeronautics design contest

  The competition helps industry find solutions and allows students to not just network, but also start thinking about some of the numerous problems they'll face as engineers.

  Canada

  Mar 25
• Can the secret to boosting athletic performance be as simple as munching on cranberries?

  A recently published study by researchers from Concordia University in Montreal suggests that cranberries can provide a significant boost in performance for athletes.

  Health

  Mar 19
• Sanimax strikes deal with government to put end to foul smells in Rivière-des-Prairies

  Residents living in the area close to the plant say they will soon be able to have their summers outside without whiffs of fetid air pushing them back indoors.

  Canada

  Mar 19
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• Montreal ban on single-use plastics marks 1 year. But is it making a difference?

  The bylaw came into effect March 2023 and covers the 19 boroughs. It prohibits the use of most single use plastic containers in restaurants and grocery stores.

  Environment

  Mar 18
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• ‘It’s a shame’: Access to Hudson’s Sandy Beach blocked

  Concrete barriers and no trespassing signs were installed this week. A servitude for public use for the beach has existed since 2007, but now the barriers have closed off access.

  Environment

  Mar 18