How Alto plans to buy out property owners for its Toronto-Quebec City high-speed rail plans

The Crown corporation behind Canada’s proposed high-speed rail line has released new details on how it plans to expropriate and compensate land owners to carry out the multibillion-dollar project.

May 2, 2026 | Featured

Hochelaga Street bike path plan scaled back in Montreal

Plans for a new bike path along Hochelaga Street have been abruptly scaled back, stopping short of the eastern reach originally promised to Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve residents. Borough councillor Sarah Doyon expressed shock at the decision, slamming the lack of public consultation.

May 2, 2026 | Featured

Habs’ 1-0 OT loss to Lightning sets stage for Game 7 on Sunday

The Montreal Canadiens had a chance to eliminate the Tampa Bay Lightning on home ice on Friday. The Canadiens lost 1-0 in overtime, however. The series is now tied 3-3 with Game 7 set for Sunday.

May 2, 2026 | Featured

Quebec mosque shooter wants to move to medium-security prison due to safety concerns

Alexandre Bissonnette, who pleaded guilty to killing six men at a Quebec City mosque in 2017, is requesting to be moved to a medium-security prison, citing safety concerns. The petition outlines that his current condition at Port-Cartier is a violation...

May 1, 2026 | Featured

Are Montreal’s own policies keeping some buildings vacant — and vulnerable?

One Montreal family wonders whether a second fire at their building could have been avoided if the City of Montreal had granted them a demolition permit after the first. But the city said demolition was not an option without a...

May 1, 2026 | Featured

Coroner says Brazilian woman died of hypothermia near Quebec border in 2024

Canadian officials turned away a Brazilian woman at border crossings three times in the days before she got lost in the woods and died of hypothermia near the U.S. border in 2024.

May 1, 2026 | Featured

Quebec City student and Ontario nurse held by Israeli forces after aid boats intercepted

Two Canadians are among the activists detained by Israel after the boats they were sailing on were intercepted overnight during a mission to break the nearly 20-year naval blockade of Gaza, Canadian flotilla organizers said Thursday.

May 1, 2026 | Featured

3 reasons why the Montreal Victoire are a threat to win the Walter Cup

The Montreal Victoire finished 1st in the 2026 PWHL regular season and will face the 3rd-seeded Minnesota Frost on Saturday. Here are some of the reasons why the Montreal team could be the one waving the trophy in the air...

May 1, 2026 | Featured