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'Catastrophe:' Strong opposition to Lac-Mégantic rail bypass 10 years after tragedy

The 12.5-kilometre rail bypass in Lac-Megantic was supposed to help the town heal from the collective trauma of the disaster. But 10 years after the tragedy, work has yet to begin, and the bypass has become a source of division and anger rather than unity. 4

Bar that became epicentre of Lac-Megantic tragedy now a symbol of its rebuild

The bar that became the epicentre of the deadly train disaster that struck Lac-Megantic, Que., 10 years ago marked the sombre anniversary on Friday in much the same way it spent the hours leading up to the tragedy: with music, laughter and even joy. 9
Lac-Megantic marks 10th anniversary of rail disaster that killed 47 people

The community of Lac-Megantic, Que., gathered for a commemorative mass on Thursday to mark the 10-year anniversary of the rail disaster that killed 47 people and destroyed parts of the town centre. 9

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Disputes over plans in Lac-Megantic continue

Ten years after the Lac-Megantic rail disaster, disputes remain over municipal plans.
Air Date: July 5, 2023
10 years after Lac-Megantic rail disaster, fish not biting 'like they used to'

Experts with Quebec's Environment Department will be deployed in the coming weeks to study the rehabilitation of the river near Lac Megantic since a runaway train carrying crude oil derailed and exploded 10 years ago, killing 47 people and destroying parts of downtown. 5

Lac-Megantic mayor, residents fear 'monster trains' will bring another rail disaster

Ten years after a runaway train derailed and killed 47 people in Lac-Megantic, Que., residents are still waiting for a promised railway bypass, and they fear the increasing number of railcars carrying hazardous materials through their town will lead to another disaster. 9
Residents mulling legal challenge after feds confirm land expropriations for rail bypass after Lac-Megantic tragedy

Residents who will lose land after the federal government expropriates properties in and around Lac-Megantic, Que., for rail bypass say they are mulling a legal challenge. 1

Canada confirms expropriation for construction of Lac-Megantic rail bypass

Some Lac-Megantic residents will have their land expropriated to allow for the construction of a rail bypass, the Government of Canada confirmed on Wednesday. The announcement from federal Transport Minister Omar Alghabra and Public Services and Procurement Minister Helena Jaczek was shared in a news release Wednesday evening. 2
Lac-Megantic, Que. residents concerned about cracked rail

Transport Canada is unable to say whether the portion of a cracked rail near downtown Lac-Mégantic met safety standards. The rail was repaired last week, but a citizens' group remains concerned as the town prepares to commemorate 10 years since the tragedy. 2

10 years later: Lac-Megantic to commemorate rail disaster that killed 47

Ten years after a train derailment killed 47 people, the Quebec municipality of Lac-Mégantic is organizing various activities from July 4 to 8 commemorating the disaster. 3
Philippe Falardeau confronts rail industry with docuseries on Lac-Megantic tragedy

Quebec filmmaker Philippe Falardeau says that through the four-year process of making his new docuseries about the Lac-Megantic train derailment disaster he had to be talked down from abandoning the project more than once. 3

Lac-Megantic residents appeal decision that exonerated CP Railway

The three representatives of some 4,500 members of a class-action suit against Canadian Pacific (CP) in connection with the Lac-Megantic train disaster are not giving up: they are appealing the Superior Court decision in December that exonerated the rail carrier for its role in the tragedy.
Quebec court says Canadian Pacific Railway not liable in Lac-Megantic train crash

A Quebec Superior Court judge says Canadian Pacific Railway is not liable in the 2013 Lac-Megantic, Que., railway disaster that killed 47 people.

New public consultations for Lac-Megantic bypass project

Ottawa has announced a new public consultation on the potential impact on wetlands caused by the Lac-Mégantic bypass project. 3
Lac-Megantic marks 9th anniversary of train disaster

The community of Lac-Megantic is marking the ninth anniversary of the train disaster that killed 47 people and disfigured its downtown on July 6, 2013. 2

Lac-Megantic victims have not cashed their settlement cheques: Quebec Justice Ministry

Some of the victims of the Lac-Mégantic train disaster covered by the distribution of $39 million have not yet cashed their cheques. 2
Ottawa announces start of public consultation on Lac-Megantic bypass construction project

Ottawa announced the start of a public consultations on Friday in a new step in the development of the Lac-Megantic bypass.

Quebec to pay out $39 million to victims of Lac-Megantic train tragedy

Quebec can now move forward with its intention to redistribute $39 million to those impacted by the Lac-Mégantic train derailment in July 2013. 3
Lac-Megantic memorial to be unveiled Monday, 7 years after the railway tragedy

Precisely seven years after the railway tragedy that decimated dozens of its families, the City of Lac-Megantic will inaugurate the Espace Mémoire Monday.

Lac-Megantic marks sixth anniversary of rail disaster that claimed 47 lives

The sixth anniversary of the rail disaster in Lac-Megantic, Que., will be marked this weekend with events aimed at remembering those who were lost and recognizing how the community has grown since the tragedy.