St. Lawrence River

• Quebec homeowners say Ottawa must address decades of erosion caused by ship traffic

  A group of people that lives in towns along Montreal's South Shore is urging the federal government to counter the effects of shoreline erosion.

  Canada

  Jun 27
  
• Minke whale carcass found near Montreal is likely one spotted near city: expert

  Two minke whales were spotted this month near Montreal and there were concerns for their well-being as they were about 450 kilometres upstream of their usual range.

  Canada

  May 26
  
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• Research group says whales that turned up in Montreal haven’t been seen since Sunday

  It would be a surprise to find the whales still alive in a week if they remain in the Montreal area of the St. Lawrence River, as its fresh water is too hostile for minke whales.

  Canada

  May 17
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• Second minke whale spotted in Montreal area, marine mammal group says

  It's the second time this week that a minke whale has been spotted in the St. Lawrence River near Montreal, which is about 450 kilometres upstream of the animals' usual range.

  Canada

  May 12
• Why saving the wayward Montreal minke whale isn’t easy

  The techniques that could help get the minke whale back from the in the St. Lawrence River to its natural habitat all have risks, one expert says.

  Environment

  May 11
• Kingston, Ont. group ‘cold swimming’ in the St. Lawrence River

  A group of Kingston, Ont. residents have been keeping up a teeth-chattering tradition through the winter months, all in the name of keeping healthy.

  Entertainment

  Mar 12
• Lachine Rapids where Montreal firefighter died have a long, dangerous history

  Pierre Lacroix was one of four firefighters who were on a boat that capsized last Sunday night while trying to help another boat in distress.

  Features

  Oct 24, 2021
• Montreal firefighter dies after rescue boat capsizes in St. Lawrence River

  Pierre Lacroix was part of the fire department team responding to a call for boaters in distress in the Lachine rapids. He leaves behind his wife and two children.

  Fire

  Oct 18, 2021
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• Montrealers protest Ray-Mont Logistiques container site project

  The Ray-Mont Logistiques project involves machinery operation 24/7 so it can handle 100 cars a day, 1,000 trucks passing and 10,000 containers stored on-site.

  Environment

  Sep 18, 2021
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• Amber Alert: Search for missing 3-year-old Quebec boy now into 4th day

  Late Thursday, police said they thought the suspect was hiding in a densely forested area.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2021