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Montreal-bound span of Victoria Bridge closed for inspection

After a heavy vehicle went over the Montreal-bound span of the Victoria Bridge, crews had to be dispatched for an inspection and the span was closed on Friday.

Fears rise that road rage incidents will get worse as school starts in Montreal

Traffic jams in and around Montreal are fraying some motorists' nerves, and it's become an abundantly clear problem around the years-long construction project on the Iles-Aux-Tourtes Bridge. With the traffic comes more road rage incidents, and now that school is back, there will be even more vehicles on the road, and there are fears that it may get worse.

50 construction projects planned on Montreal-area roads this fall

The Quebec Transport Ministry released its list of 50 construction projects planned for in and around Montreal. Major bridges, highways and roads will all be affected in the coming months.

Here are the Montreal-area weekend road closures

Those planning to drive in and around Montreal on the weekend should be aware that road closures are planned due to construction, and some routes may remain blocked due to the August 9 storm that flooded many areas in the region.

La Fontaine Tunnel closure scheduled for this week

Drivers in the Montreal area should expect a closure this week at the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine.

Dorval Tunnel closed after flooding, commuters asked to avoid area

Officials are unable to say when the Dorval Tunnel may reopen after heavy rainfall caused water to accumulate.

Here are the Montreal weekend road closures due to construction and Pride Parade

Those looking to drive in and around Montreal this weekend should be aware that several routes will be closed and that a Montreal Pride Parade will mean major closures on Sunday.

REM light-rail line celebrates a year of connecting Montreal to the South Shore

Wednesday marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of the REM light-rail line connecting Montreal to the South Shore. With work continuing to expand the line, some have questions about noise and other logistics.

Montreal public transit unveils new bus routes as agency redesigns network

For the first time in 30 years, Montreal's public transit agency (the STM) is redesigning its network in southwest Montreal. Bus lines will be added, and others will be eliminated in an effort to improve overall service and cut costs.

Former NHLer and addict Brandon Reid's new goal is to help others beat addiction

Brandon Reid was a promising NHLer for the Vancouver Canucks, but his struggles with addiction almost killed him. He now trains other addicts as they fight to stay sober.

Motorcyclist killed in collision with moose on Quebec highway

A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a moose on Friday evening in Saint-Modeste, near Rivière-du-Loup in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region of Quebec.

4-year-old drowns in backyard pool on Montreal's South Shore

The lifeless body of a child was discovered in a residential swimming pool in Longueuil, on Montreal's South Shore, late on Friday afternoon.

Terrebonne byelection heading for a two-way fight between the PQ and the CAQ

The four elected Parti Quebecois (PQ) members did not hesitate: a few hours after the resignation of CAQ super-minister Pierre Fitzgibbon, they boarded what looked like a campaign bus on Thursday and headed for the now vacant riding of Terrebonne to hold a rally. The byelection looks like a two-way race between the CAQ and PQ.

Motorcyclist arrested for hit-and-run with scooter

A motorcyclist will face justice after colliding with a person on a scooter without stopping to render assistance.

The 'culture of civic-mindedness' in schools at the heart of the CAQ youth congress

The Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) Youth Congress is gathering in Saint-Hyacinthe, in the Montérégie region, on Saturday to propose the return of a "culture of civic-mindedness" in schools.

Montreal man given $664 fine for tying dog to parking meter while grabbing a croissant

A Montreal man who tied his dog to a parking meter while he entered a bakery is now facing a hefty fine for breaking a law he had no idea existed.

Quebec to authorize advance requests for medical assistance in dying as of Oct. 30

Quebec will authorize advance requests for medical assistance in dying (MAID) without waiting for Ottawa to amend its Criminal Code.

Information sessions on Saturday for relocation of residents near the Horne Foundry

The Housing and Municipal Affairs Ministry is organizing two information sessions on Saturday on financial assistance programs for residents who must relocate away from the Horne smelter in Rouyn-Noranda, Que.