It’s been a(nother) tough winter for the REM. What’s going on?

Many who use Montreal’s light-rail network have been feeling frustrated recently due to winter-related delays and stoppages on the network. Experts say it’s difficult for engineers to predict and prepare for intense weather patterns.

Jan 25, 2026 | Featured

Quebec revamps its coat of arms, removes British crown

The Quebec government announced Friday that it’s removing the British crown from the province’s official coat of arms, in what it described as a reaffirmation of the province’s autonomy.

Jan 24, 2026 | Featured

No, trees aren’t exploding due to the cold. But see the damage winter is causing

A cold-weather phenomenon affecting trees in Canada has gained attention due to the way it’s being described in viral social media posts.

Jan 24, 2026 | Featured

Montreal unsure when displaced NDG tenants can return home after ‘preventive’ evacuation

The City of Montreal is unsure when tenants in the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce neighbourhood will be able to return home after they were evacuated from their building Thursday morning.

Jan 24, 2026 | Featured

Inspectors visited Montreal building weeks before fire that shut down Jacques-Cartier Bridge

The vacant building that caught fire earlier this week in Montreal, forcing the closure of the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, was handed two infraction notices in recent years.

Jan 24, 2026 | Featured

Christine Fréchette, Quebec’s economy minister, to run for CAQ leadership

Christine Fréchette, Quebec’s economy minister, is set to be the first confirmed candidate in the race to replace François Legault as both the leader of Coalition Avenir Québec and the province’s premier, according to Radio-Canada.

Jan 24, 2026 | Featured

Montreal has added spots in warming shelters. How effective are they?

The city of Montreal has added 534 temporary spots in warming shelters. Though organizations that help people experiencing homelessness welcome the measure, they also say that one of the challenges is ensuring that these individuals know about the facilities.

Jan 23, 2026 | Featured

Montreal health officials warn of new measles case at airport, children’s hospital

Montreal public health warns a new case of measles has again been detected in the region, with possible exposures at the airport and the Montreal Children’s Hospital.

Jan 23, 2026 | Featured

Montreal urges CAQ to grant exemptions following end of PEQ immigration program

Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada and Ericka Alneus, the interim leader of Projet Montréal, will make a joint declaration at city hall next Monday. They will urge the CAQ government to allow established immigrants in the city to continue using...

Jan 23, 2026 | Featured