Lac-Megantic train disaster
Small train derailment near Lac-Mégantic
Lac-Mégantic was the site of the 2013 train derailment disaster that killed 47 and destroyed much of the town. Continue reading
Lac Megantic marks sixth anniversary of rail disaster
A commemorative church service is to be held at the Ste-Agnes Church on Saturday afternoon. Continue reading
Feds, Quebec to announce Lac-Mégantic rail bypass on Friday
The price tag for the 11-kilometre bypass is estimated at $133 million. Continue reading
Restaurant bar at centre of tragic Lac-Mégantic train derailment for sale
Le Musi-Café owner Yannick Gagné has set the asking price at $2.5 million. Continue reading
MMA and former employees plead guilty, fined $1.25 million in Lac-Mégantic case
Montreal Maine and Atlantic Railway pleaded guilty and was ordered today to pay $1 million for violating the Fisheries Act. Continue reading
Lac-Megantic trial: 3 men found not guilty of criminal negligence in train derailment that killed 47 people
Three men have been found not guilty of criminal negligence causing death in the Lac-Megantic railway disaster that killed 47 people. Continue reading
Lac-Megantic trial: Jury sent back to deliberate after reaching an impasse
The jury deliberating the fate of three men accused of criminal negligence causing death in the Lac-Megantic railway disaster told the judge they reached an impasse Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading
Jurors in Lac-Mégantic railway trial begin Day 2 of deliberations
They are debating the fates of Tom Harding, Richard Labrie and Jean Demaitre. Continue reading
MMA did not strive for safety: Defence lawyer at Lac-Mégantic criminal trial
Tom Harding, Richard Labrie and Jean Demaitre have all pleaded not guilty. Continue reading
Harding’s conduct not perfect, but reasonable: Lawyer for one of Lac-Mégantic accused
The Crown delivered closing arguments in a Sherbrooke, Que., courtroom last week. Continue reading