Volunteers, residents launch major spring cleanup after flooding in Pierrefonds
A growing mountain of sandbags stands in front of the borough hall as flood cleanup begins Continue reading
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With parking spots lacking for REM stations, West Islanders hope for a change
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
West Islanders are furious after a central Montreal bus lane is projected to have 1,200 parking spots while West Island REM stations are largely planned without parking. Continue reading
West Island residents told to stay vigilant in face of wet weather
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
Flood-prone residents across the Island of Montreal are bracing for more water as rain is in the forecast. Continue reading
Quick action by soldiers and municipal workers averts flooding disaster in Pierrefonds
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Around 7 a.m. Tuesday, a massive breach in a temporary dike at the end of the road sent water from the Rivière-des-Prairies gushing into streets. Continue reading
Pierrefonds Boulevard reopens to traffic as floodwaters recede
The road was closed for several days as heavy equipment was used to pump water out of the storm drains and back toward Rivière des Prairies. Continue reading
Pierrefonds cancels sports, cultural, entertainment activities amid state of emergency
The cancellation will be in effect until May 5. Continue reading
‘We learned a lot of lessons’: Pierrefonds mayor credits preparation for limited flooding so far
The borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro is hoping measures put in place to help minimize flooding will hold up. Continue reading
Quebec spring flooding forces hundreds of evacuations
As of Monday morning, Urgence Québec says more than 2,284 residences have been hit with flooding. Continue reading
Pierrefonds on high alert for spring flooding, prepares for the worst
Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough officials say they have a step-by-step plan to mitigate this year’s rising water levels. Continue reading
Dozens of families homeless after massive fire in Pierrefonds
Sixty apartment units were evacuated Monday night after a blaze spread across the Place Riviera complex in Pierrefonds. Continue reading