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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.

Man and woman found dead in Montreal apartment, police consider deaths 'suspicious'

Montreal police (SPVM) are investigating two 'suspicious deaths' in the Sainte-Marie neighbourhood.

Quebec woman wins MAID case to die at home after legal fight with landlord

A woman who requested medical assistance in dying (MAID) won a major case in front of the Quebec rental board. She wanted to die at home, but her landlord didn't want her to.

Dorval public transit tunnel too dark and scary for many riders

There are some safety concerns for public transit users in Dorval, who need to walk through the tunnel linking the bus and train stations, which was damaged by the summer flooding, causing electricity to be cut.

Dollarama reports $285.9M Q2 profit, up from $245.8M a year ago

Dollarama Inc. reported a second-quarter profit of $285.9 million, up from $245.8 million in the same quarter last year as its sales rose 7.4 per cent.

MAID: Quebec Justice Minister denounces Justin Trudeau's 'lack of sensitivity'

Quebec Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette criticized Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for being 'insensitive' to the 'reality of people with neurocognitive degenerative diseases,' who apply for MAID.

Man says Laval police allegedly used excessive force during arrest

A Toronto man said his Labour Day weekend getaway to Quebec turned into a nightmare after he was racially profiled by Laval police.

Liberal MNA Frédéric Beauchemin to take the plunge into leadership race

After several months of reflection, Liberal MNA Frédéric Beauchemin will enter the race for the leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ) on Friday.

Residents shocked after alleged ISIS supporter arrested in Ormstown, Que.

Last week, the RCMP arrested an alleged terror suspect in Ormstown, Que., and residents of the small community are still reeling.

Quebec Solidaire leader says former energy minister Fitzgibbon 'made a mess'

Quebec Solidaire (QS) parliamentary leader Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois said Pierre Fitzgibbon 'made a mess' of Quebec's energy planning before resigning as Minister of the Economy and Energy at a news briefing at the National Assembly on Wednesday morning.