Montreal politics

Real estate developers will soon have to create or fund social and affordable housing if they want to build in Montreal. 1

The city of Montreal's newly-appointed person in charge of sustainable development says he's going to tackle many areas to try to make Montreal a more environmentally-friendly city. 1

In a rare display of unity, Montreal city council unanimously passed a motion against Quebec's proposed secularism bill on Monday. 1

The City of Montreal awarded a $175 million contract for a new compost facility on Tuesday, but opposition city councillors are questioning the project’s price tag. 1

A battle is brewing between the City of Montreal and its boroughs over snow removal – namely, who gets to initiate an operation to remove the fluffy white stuff before it hardens into something far less pleasant. 1

Myrna Lashley works with Montreal police on systemic racism and discrimination

Montreal’s Executive Committee gave the official greenlight on Wednesday to renaming a park in Little Burgundy after one of the city’s most beloved musical icons. 2

Last year, the city spent $22 million patching potholes. Mayor Valerie Plante says with changing weather patterns - and imminent flooding in the West Island, her administration will likely have to start spending more. 4

The residents of Glenmount will have to pay out-of-pocket for those services according to a new deal approved Monday by the borough of Cote des Neiges-Notre Dame de Grace. 1

After the drop in temperatures Tuesday evening, Wednesday will remain chilly while temperatures will climb above 0C again on Thursday and Friday, and that will bring yet more rain and freezing rain 2

Following months of disagreement the borough of Cote de Neiges-Notre Dame de Grace has reached a deal with the Town of Mount Royal concerning access to recreational services by residents of one Montreal neighbourhood.

Some of the funds raised on Bell Let's Talk Day are being used to help people who live on the streets of Montreal. 2

Faced with mounting criticism about the state of snow clearing and removal in Montreal, Mayor Valerie Plante has sent a letter to all boroughs telling them to do a better job. 1

After months of promises that they would receive compensation, store owners in Montreal who have endured construction are now learning if they will be eligible for the program.

The city of Montreal wants to expand Phillips Square with more seating, more trees, and no kiosks. 1

Montreal's municipal opposition party wants the city to adopt a strict limit on how much carbon it emits. 1

Following months of complaints from residents, the borough of LaSalle has ordered a developer to clean up a giant mound of dirt. 1

A Montreal man who was evicted from his Park Ave. apartment has created a Facebook page asking others to report illegal Airbnb listings in the city. 1

There was a major disruption of Montreal’s metro system Wednesday morning after someone released pepper spray. The incident resulted in three metro lines being shut down at the height of rush hour. 1

A large dirt mound in LaSalle is a public safety risk, an engineering report shows. The mound has been on Cure-de-Rossi St. since the summer, drawing concern from residents. 1