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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...