Here are the Montreal-area weekend road closures, Santa Claus Parade edition
The Santa Claus Parade, Habs game, NATO summit and multiple construction projects will cause closures to roads and the REM line on the weekend in Montreal.
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Construction work in downtown Montreal to stop... for now
At long last, construction work on Sainte-Catherine Street in Montreal’s downtown core is taking a winter break, and with most of the underground infrastructure work completed, the city expects less disruptions in 2025.
STM users can now text to report safety concerns
Montreal Metro passengers can now flag a safety concern by texting a new phone number launched by the STM.
Computer outage causes service interruptions on 3 Metro lines
Service was temporarily paralyzed on three of the four Metro lines early Sunday morning due to a computer system failure.
Concerns about future of Vaudreuil-Hudson Exo line after REM opens in West Island
The head of Montreal’s commuter train operator, Exo, says once the REM begins running in the West Island, the Vaudreuil-Hudson train line will see a 15-20 per cent decrease in ridership.
Metro update: Service on green line restored after water leak
Service on the green line was restored Saturday morning after multiple disruptions on the Metro over a 24-hour period caused chaos for public transit users.
Public transit troubles: Service interrupted on Metro's green line, REM back to normal
Public transit users in Montreal were faced with service disruptions on two fronts on Friday as part of the REM and the green line on the Metro were shut down.
REM service gradually returning after 2 trains got stuck at Central Station
Service went down on the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) after a system failure on two trains, and gradually resumed around 5:50 p.m.
Montreal's Metro constables want to carry guns, but STM says there's no such plan
The union representing special constables in Montreal’s Metro wants its members to carry guns and stun guns after a rise in violent incidents, but the STM said it isn’t considering it.
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New poll suggests Legault even less popular than Justin Trudeau
A prominent polling analyst says Quebec's governing party could be reduced to fewer than 10 seats in the provincial legislature if an election were held today, based on current poll numbers.
Quebec must review domestic violence training, says Liberal MNA
In the midst of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, Liberal MNA Brigitte B. Garceau reiterated that the battle is far from won and called on the Legault government to do more, particularly in the area of training.
Snow, rain on the way to Montreal this week
A dusting of snow greeted Montrealers early Monday morning, with more expected to hit the ground by the end of the week.
Montreal homeless encampment dismantled to move '50 metres farther'
Yellow bulldozers, police officers and workers in orange vests dismantled a homeless encampment along Notre-Dame Street East in Montreal’s Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough.
Unions decry arrival of Sante Quebec, APTS demonstrates
The arrival of Sante Quebec, the new agency responsible for coordinating health care operations in the province, has sparked discontent among major unions.
Quebec police investigating homicide death in Val-des-Monts
Quebec provincial police are investigating the homicide death of a woman in the Outaouais region on Sunday afternoon.
Teen arrested for dangerous driving, assaulting Montreal police officer
A 17-year-old was arrested for dangerous driving and alleged armed assault against a Montreal police officer.
Quebec suspends international adoptions amid human trafficking concerns
The Quebec government has suspended the opening of new files for international adoptions, saying it is concerned about the risk of human trafficking.
Vehicle set on fire in Pointe-Claire
Montreal police is investigating after a vehicle was set on fire in Pointe-Claire on the West Island.
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Alleged gang member driving from U.S. arrested at Canadian border after making wrong turn
An alleged gang member coming from the United States was arrested at the Canadian border after reportedly making a wrong turn onto the Peace Bridge border crossing.
Kingston, Ont. doctor ordered to repay $600K for pandemic vaccination payments
An Ontario health tribunal has ordered a Kingston, Ont. doctor to repay over $600,000 to the Ontario government for improperly billing thousands of COVID-19 vaccinations at the height of the pandemic.
'Bedlam': Nova Scotia lawyer suspended following ugly courtroom fracas
A Nova Scotia lawyer who had to be restrained by deputy sheriffs during a court appearance earlier this year has lost his appeal of a suspension following the bizarre incident.
After multiple data breaches, Yahoo settled a class-action lawsuit. The deadline to file compensation claims is approaching
Yahoo and Rogers customers in Canada have until the end of the month to claim up to $375 cash from a data breach settlement.
Wind chills of -50, snowfall of up to 50 cm: Canada's weather forecast
As the second day of December unfolds, Canadians from coast to coast are experiencing a range of wintry conditions. Here's what's happening in different parts of the country.
