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Here are the Montreal-area road closures for the weekend

There will be a series of major road closures over the weekend for construction, including on the Metropolitan Expressway (A-40) and Ville-Marie Expressway (R-136).

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 man seeks living kidney donor as dialysis takes toll

A 25-year-old Montreal man is looking for a living kidney donor and has made a public appeal on social media. Until he finds one, Julian Zadrozny must undergo 10 hours of dialysis a day.

Montreal man dead after stabbing in Ottawa's ByWard Market

A man from Montreal is dead following a late night stabbing in Ottawa's ByWard Market.

Liberal leadership: MNA Frederic Beauchemin officially becomes fourth candidate

Liberal MNA Frederic Beauchemin made his candidacy for the Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ) leadership official on Friday.

Worse than the ice storm: Tropical Storm Debby was 'costliest severe weather event in Quebec's history'

The remnants of Tropical Storm Debby, which caused significant flooding in Quebec, have become the 'costliest severe weather event in Quebec's history,' surpassing the ice storm of 1998, the Insurance Bureau of Canada said Friday.

How safe are the Liberals in LaSalle–Emard–Verdun? Voters weigh in ahead of Monday vote

LaSalle-Emard-Verdun is one of the safest seats for the Liberals in Canada. They won it by a landslide in 2021, with then justice minister David Lametti earning 10,000 more votes than his closest competitor but now, the tide seems to be turning.

Air Canada travellers share worries and frustrations ahead of possible pilot strike

Here's what customers had to say about their travel plans ahead of a potential Air Canada pilot strike.

Former West Island baseball coach guilty of sexual assault on 13-year-old boy

Former West Island baseball coach Robert Litvack has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a minor he was hired to train.

Call for more Muslim professors: Quebec says anti-Islamophobia adviser must resign

The Quebec government renewed its call for Canada's special representative on combating Islamophobia to resign Friday, after she sent a letter to college and university heads recommending the hiring of more Muslim, Arab and Palestinian professors.

Presidents Cup golf tournament means traffic headaches for Ile Bizard residents

The Presidents Cup golf tournament is coming to Montreal's Ile Bizard, and with just two weeks to go and preparations underway, many residents are not happy at the thought of the incoming traffic congestion.