Montreal police say the pedestrian was hit by a car at the intersection of Sherbrooke Street and Grey Avenue in the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce area.

The public can expect to see stricter fines and consequences for collisions between motor vehicles and vulnerable road users.

Environment Canada says that by Friday morning, mainland Nova Scotia is expected to see between 15 - 25 centimetres of snow accumulated. 

The Environment Canada warning says the Inverness County area can expect over 30 centimetres of snow to accumulate by the end of Wednesday,

In Canada, the legal blood alcohol concentration limit is 80, but driving suspensions are issued between 50 and 80 in Nova Scotia.

First responders attended the scene to find a car and transport truck heavily damaged. 

Ottawa Coun. George Darouze said he went to a police station to ask for a fine after he was filmed texting while driving during a city meeting on Tuesday.

Quebec provincial police say they will continue to keep a close eye on car gatherings.

The 52-year-old man was rushed to the regional hospital but died from his injuries, police said.

Six drivers were issued driving suspensions for blood alcohol concentration.