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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.

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.

Police investigating torched vehicles in Dollard-des-Ormeaux

Montreal police (SPVM) are investigating after three vehicles were torched on the same street in the city of Dollard-des-Ormeaux, on Saturday night and early Sunday morning.

Quebec forest industry already under pressure amid Trump tariff threat: Legault

Quebec's premier is raising concerns about the potential impact of the tariff proposed by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on the province's forest industry.

Vehicle collides with container in Ville-Marie

Montreal police (SPVM) are investigating after a 19-year-old man crashed into a container in the Ville-Marie.

The Sante Quebec agency ‘at the starting line’ on Sunday

The Santé Québec agency officially takes effect on Sunday, becoming the sole employer of 330,000 workers in the healthcare network.

Marie-Philip Poulin plays hero again in Victoire's season-opening PWHL win

Marie-Philip Poulin played hero yet again Saturday night after some trial and error. The Montreal Victoire captain scored the shootout winner in a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Charge in a thrilling PWHL season-opener for both teams.

Canada Post strike threatens holiday fundraising for charities

Charities across Canada are bracing for a tough holiday season as the Canada Post workers’ strike disrupts donation drives and fundraising efforts.

Buying a home? Here's everything you need to know about Quebec's 'welcome' tax

Anyone who has bought a home in Quebec knows the rollercoaster high of making that big, life-changing purchase – and the sudden crash that occurs when the welcome tax bill comes in the mail, alongside its 30-day payment deadline.

Immigrants take to the streets to protest against the freezing of immigration programmes

In response to the freeze on immigration programmes announced by Ottawa, an organization that defends the rights of immigrants is organising a demonstration in front of the Montreal office of the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration early on Saturday afternoon.

Kakko's late goal lifts Rangers past Canadiens 4-3

Kaapo Kaako scored a power-play goal with 24 seconds left, and the New York Rangers stopped a five-game slide by topping the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Saturday.