Study finds e-bikes could reduce Montreal vehicle commutes by a quarter
A new study out of Montreal argues that the widespread adoption of electric bicycles could reduce the number of car commutes in the city by up to a quarter.
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Lane configuration changes coming to Ile-aux-Tourtes Bridge
Emergency repair work on the Ile-aux-Tourtes Bridge has progressed enough to allow some traffic changes in the next two weeks. Starting May 27, the centre lane will be used for alternating traffic.
Here are the Montreal-area weekend road closures due to construction
Those driving in and around Montreal on the weekend should note that major construction projects will result in route restrictions throughout the area, including in the Ville-Marie and Viger tunnels, on the Papineau-Leblanc Bridge and on Highway 13 South in Laval.
Get ready for cones! Here are the road closures planned in Montreal this summer
The Quebec Transport Ministry (MTQ) announced its summer construction plan which includes 44 projects in-and-around the Montreal Island.
No money on the table after Quebec transport minister meets with mayors on public transit deficits
No money was put on the table at a meeting on Monday between Transport Minister Genevieve Guilbault and the mayors responsible for the transit authorities as there was no agreement on the deficit figures.
West Island man out $350 after overpaying on wrong train ticket
A West Island man is out hundreds of dollars after accidentally buying the wrong Exo train ticket – one worth more than the fare he was supposed to pay.
Here are the road and bridge closures for the Montreal area this weekend
Major roadwork will result in several closures over the weekend including on more than one bridge leading to and from the Island of Montreal.
App to reload OPUS card back online after technical glitch
The app to charge and reload OPUS public transit cards on phones is back online.
Quebec municipalities speaking out against vehicle registration tax
Municipalities are criticizing 'prohibitive' administrative costs associated with the registration tax intended to finance public transport.
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3 people dead after stabbing in Plateau-Mont-Royal: Montreal police
Three people are dead after they were stabbed in Montreal's Plateau-Mont-Royal borough Tuesday evening, police say.
Summer sizzle and storms ahead for Montreal
Summer heat has been building across southwestern Quebec since last week, and Montreal is expecting its hottest day of the year so far on Wednesday.
PQ concerned about number of complaints in private daycares
The PQ says it is alarmed by the number of health and safety complaints filed against private daycares.
Montreal photographer captures dramatic Canada goose vs. fox fight on video
A Montreal photographer captured the moment a Canada goose defended itself from a fox at the Botanical Garden.
Montreal firefighters to run marathon, raise funds for colleague with brain cancer
Montreal firefighter Gabriel Thibert, 39, was diagnosed in February with stage 4 glioblastoma, a fast-growing and aggressive form of brain cancer. Firefighters plan to run the Montreal marathon in his honour, and raise funds for brain cancer research.
Judge says Quebec's language law regarding court translations is 'inoperable'
A Quebec court judge has declared inoperable a portion of the province's language law that requires English-language court decisions to be immediately translated into French.
How to remove ticks and what to know about these bloodsuckers
Ticks are parasitic bloodsuckers, capable of spreading deadly disease, and they’re becoming increasingly common. Here’s what you need to know about them.
Time to end peanut bans in Quebec schools, focus on education instead: allergy group
Many schools in Quebec have bans in place to protect children who are allergic to peanuts but the provincial agency that advocates for people living with allergies is actually recommending an end to those policies.
Boeing's $240M investment in Quebec lands on drones, greener planes
Boeing Co. pledged $240 million toward a Montreal-area aerospace cluster, anchoring a provincial plan that aims to make Quebec a global launchpad for development of drones and greener aircraft.
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Thunderstorms with tornado risk in some areas in Ontario, snow elsewhere in Canada
Canadians can expect a mixed bag of weather, with forecasts warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and snow in some areas across western Canada.
Montreal photographer captures dramatic Canada goose vs. fox fight on video
A Montreal photographer captured the moment a Canada goose defended itself from a fox at the Botanical Garden.
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opinion Joe Biden uses bully pulpit to bully Donald Trump on debates
Donald Trump had spent weeks needling U.S. President Joe Biden for his refusal to commit to a debate. But Washington political columnist Eric Ham describes how in one fell swoop, Biden ingeniously stole the issue from the Trump campaign and made it his own.
'All hell broke loose': Passengers on Singapore Airlines flight describe nightmare at 37,000 feet
Passengers on a Singapore Airlines flight hit by severe turbulence on Tuesday described a sudden, dramatic drop as 'all hell broke loose' on board the Boeing airliner carrying 229 passengers and crew.
Fish oil supplements may raise risk of stroke, heart issues, study suggests
As an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, daily fish oil supplements are a popular way to keep the risk of cardiovascular disease at bay.
