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Residents in Montreal’s Griffintown upset over plans for student housing towerPeople in two condo buildings are also upset about the project. It'll be nearly twice the height of their buildings and some residents complain it'll block their view of downtown.CanadaJan 15, 2024
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Griffintown pizzeria target of overnight shooting: Montreal policeAuthorities say residents in the area woke up to the sounds of gunshots fired at Italian eatery Pizzeria Moretti on Wellington Street just after 4 a.m. Saturday morning.CrimeNov 11, 2023
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After complaints about loud trains, Montreal’s REM network to get noise barriersA community group says it has received hundreds hundreds of complaints from residents over the past few weeks. It is cautiously optimistic about new measures.CanadaJul 6, 2023
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Montreal residents complaining about noise from REM trains as testing continuesA spokesperson for the REM tells Global News complaints about train noise have been made by people living in Griffintown, Pointe-St-Charles and Nun's Island.CanadaMay 15, 2023
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Torontonians searching for dog they say was stolen on recent trip to Montreal'He doesn't like being chased. So if you do see him, please do not chase him. You can call his name. He goes by Cooper. Sometimes we call him Coopy,' said Cooper's owner Amy Law.CanadaSep 28, 2022
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Montreal florist makes life brighter for palliative care patientsFlorist Carolyn De Bien prepares bouquets to give residents at the Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence in Kirkland. She drops off 12 to 15 bouquets in donated vases every week.CanadaFeb 14, 2022
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Montreal restaurants stage ‘symbolic re-opening’ to promote businessesAfter a devastating year of closures, takeout and layoffs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Montreal's restaurants, bars and clubs planned a symbolic reopening on Saturday.CanadaMay 8, 2021
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Montreal’s Irish community upset with city’s plan to name REM station after late premierMonday's announcement comes as the city's Irish community has been fighting for months for the light-rail system's Griffintown station to be called Griffintown only, in tribute to the area's historic Irish roots.Jun 22, 2020
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REM reveals names of Montreal light rail network stations with the exception of GriffintownThe stations along Montreal's future light rail network all have their official names — with the exception of one spot that has been the topic of debate between the city and its Irish community.CanadaFeb 13, 2020
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‘Sadness, anger, mistrust’ surrounds Montreal’s proposal to name REM station after late premierThe REM has said it is open to the city's proposal but will establish a committee to organize the naming of stations.CanadaDec 9, 2019
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