Lachine Canal

• From industrial highway to developer’s paradise, Montreal’s Lachine Canal turns 200

  The 14-kilometre Lachine Canal, which opened in 1825, was built largely by Irish immigrants, who settled in the neighbourhood now called Griffintown.

  Canada

  Jan 2, 2025
  
• Urban fishers drawn to Montreal’s Lachine Canal despite industrial past

  Parks Canada recommends consuming fish caught in the canal "in moderation" because of the layer of contaminated sediment on the bottom.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2024
  
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• After raising a stink, trash cans to return to Montreal’s Lachine Canal

  To the frustration of daily users, 30 bins were removed in April. The month-long pilot project raised quite the stink among Sud-Ouest residents and borough officials.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2024
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• Garbage can removal along Lachine Canal causing a stink for Montreal residents

  People are outraged about a recent decision to remove dozens of garbage cans along the Lachine Canal, prompting fears that the picturesque area could turn into a wasteland.

  Health

  Apr 16, 2024
• The law of attraction: Magnet fishing grows in popularity in Quebec

  From metallic objects from long-lost weapons to complete golf carts, almost anything can be pulled from the water with high-powered magnets.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2023
• Montreal police investigating after teenager’s body found near Mercier Bridge

  Paramedics were eventually able to reach the teenager, but she was declared dead at the scene.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2022
• Petition seeks to name walking trail after deceased firefighter

  A young Montrealer is asking the city to pay tribute to firefighter Pierre Lacroix, who died during a rescue operation on the St. Lawrence River.

  Trending

  Nov 4, 2021
• Cyclists want to use Lachine Canal bike path year round, call on Parks Canada to clear snow

  Dozens of riders gathered outside Parks Canada offices in Old Montreal on Saturday, asking the federal agency that owns the land to clear snow off the path this winter.

  Environment

  Nov 21, 2020
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• NDG pedestrians and cyclists celebrate new bridge and park

  Residents in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG) and the South West are celebrating plans to create a new park around the Turcot interchange.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2020
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• Lachine canal water access suspended for 72 hours due to contaminated wastewater overflow

  All nautical activities have been suspended on the Lachine Canal until Wednesday evening for the public's safety.

  Environment

  Jul 28, 2020