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REM delayed: Stations in West Island, North Shore now opening in 2025

Officials for Montreal's REM line confirmed that the lines to the West Island and the North Shore are being delayed and won't open until 2025.

Here are the Montreal road closures planned for the weekend

Those driving in and around Montreal on the weekend should be aware that construction work will result in some major route closures.

REM to deploy shorter trains during off-peak periods

Montreal-area commuters will soon see smaller trains on the Reseau express metropolitain (REM).

Frustrated Pointe-Saint-Charles residents deal with construction that drags on for years

Grand Trunk Street in Montreal's Pointe-Saint-Charles neighbourhood is down to one lane and residents say construction to fix an old water main has been ongoing for years.

Massive construction project near Berri-UQAM due to last into the summer

Construction at the Berri-UQAM metro station has caused a portion of Maisonneuve Boulevard to be closed for almost two years, and the work is expected to last into the summer.

Here are the road closures in Montreal planned for the weekend

Drivers in and around Montreal this weekend should note that major closures are planned due to construction. Specifically, the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel and the Papineau-Leblanc bridge between Montreal and Laval will be closed at various times.

New security plan for Montreal metro amid rise in mental health and addictions issues

Montreal's transit corporation is concentrating security personnel in certain metro stations amid what officials say has been a rise in the number of people with mental health or addiction issues in the network.

You can reload your Opus card with your phone today — if you're a lucky Android user

Some lucky Android users were finally able to reload their Opus cards on their smartphones Wednesday as part of a slow rollout of the functionality to Greater Montreal Area transit users.

Montreal continues to expand, improve bike lane network with $30M in projects for 2024

The City of Montreal is set to expand and improve its bike lane network, announcing the start of its 2024 cycling projects program Tuesday. This year, it has 29 projects planned to develop and upgrade some 33.2 kilometres of the cycling network.

'There's really no justice': Quebec mother, daughter speak out after man gets house arrest for years of abuse

A mother and daughter are speaking out after a Quebec man was sentenced to house arrest for years of domestic abuse. They were both physically assaulted by the mother's ex-partner and say the offender got off with another light sentence.

Former Montreal baseball coach accused of sex assault on minor loses bid to throw out case

The trial of a West Island baseball coach accused of sexually abusing a minor will proceed after the case was almost thrown out due to unreasonable delays.

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BREAKING | Remembering legendary hockey broadcaster Bob Cole. Oh baby, what a life

Bob Cole, a welcome voice for Canadian hockey fans for a half-century, has died at the age of 90. Born June 24, 1933, the St. John's, N.L., native provided a distinctive soundtrack to Canada's game. He was known for his signature 'Oh baby' call, an expression that was not restricted to hockey arenas.

Quebec premier justifies opening Tel Aviv office, saying responsibility is on both sides in Israel-Gaza conflict

'We're not here to judge governments,' Quebec Premier Francois Legault said when asked about the opening of a Quebec office in Tel Aviv, Israel, as conflict rages in the Gaza Strip.

Ontario is increasing the speed limit to 110 km/h on some highways. Should Quebec?

Speaking to CTV News, some Montreal drivers said they were in favour of the new measure and said they'd like to see Quebec follow suit.

Police in Quebec arrest 40 alleged sex offenders

A major operation rallying 25 police forces across Quebec has led to the arrest of 40 alleged sex offenders considered at high risk of reoffending.

Quebec's agricultural zone poorly monitored, infractions not punished: report

Quebec's agricultural territory is at risk, and offenders continue to cause damage with impunity, a new report claims.

Multiple vehicles set on fire in Ile Bizard

Montreal police are investigating after multiple vehicles were set on fire in the off-island borough of Ile-Bizard–Sainte-Genevieve.

Family daycare workers decry frustrating start to negotiations

After months of delay, negotiations for the renewal of collective agreements for thousands of family daycare workers in Quebec have finally begun.