Lionel Perez
Montreal mayor’s wish list for federal leaders starts with more mobility funding
By Anne Leclair Reporter
Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante releases her wish list for the future federal government less than one week after the election campaign kicks off. Continue reading
The opposition at Montreal city hall wants to make cycling safer for children
Opposition leader Lionel Perez said he will ask the mayor to make helmets mandatory for riders under the age of 18. Continue reading
Controversy over Montreal executive committee president’s speeding ticket continues
The mayor’s office is standing by its executive committee president, despite recent revelations about his driving record. Continue reading
Valérie Plante’s right-hand man caught speeding at 171 km/h
Dorais’s pro-environment political party Projet Montréal has worked on several measures in the city including increasing speeding fines, reducing speed limits, reducing the number of cars on the road and making the city safer for cyclists Continue reading
Montreal will not be exempt from Bill 21: Premier Legault
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Premier François Legault repeated Monday that he’s trying to reach a consensus on religious symbols, a day after Montreal city council came out against Bill 21. Continue reading
Montreal mayor, opposition leader team up to denounce Quebec’s secularism bill
Bill 21 would prohibit public servants in positions of authority from wearing religious symbols on the job. Continue reading
Newly formed coalition calls for action after violent altercation at Montreal Metro station
The STM board chairman said the incident was handled in a manner that was respecting protocol. A group of city councillors and local community groups disagrees. Continue reading
Montreal says it’s ready to clear snow from major winter storm
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
The city says its team of 3,300 workers includes blue collars and private contractors. Continue reading
Icy Montreal sidewalks still a problem after recent winter storm, residents say
Residents across the island are complaining about the state of city sidewalks. They say they are dangerous and that the city is taking too long to clean them. Continue reading
‘Act like adults’ Valérie Plante fires back after opposition claims budget has ‘a lot of makeup’
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The official opposition at city council says it is “very concerned” about the state of the Montreal’s finances. Continue reading