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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.

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.

Montreal-area high school students protest 'sexist' dress code

Students at Curé-Antoine-Labelle High School near Montreal are protesting after they say their school's administration started pushing what they call a 'sexist' dress code.

'I won't stop,' Celine Dion says in trailer for upcoming doc about her health woes

Celine Dion's fans are getting a first glimpse of the superstar's struggle with a rare neurological disorder in an emotional trailer for an upcoming documentary about her career and life.

Montreal didn't make CAA-Quebec's 10 worst roads list

CAA-Quebec has released its 2024 list of the worst roads in the province -- and Montreal failed to make the top 10.

Canadian Hurricane Centre says active storm season predicted for East Coast

The Canadian Hurricane Centre is predicting an active storm season off the country's East Coast this year, mainly due to record warm water temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean.

Plan to wake serial killer Robert Pickton from coma: Quebec police

A spokesman for Quebec's provincial police says British Columbia serial killer Robert Pickton is in a medically induced coma after a prison attack and doctors planned to try to wake him soon.

Quebec hopeful of expanding palliative care without private agencies

Quebec Seniors Minister Sonia Bélanger wants to expand access to palliative care. However, with the end of private agencies, some are concerned about the feasibility of this goal due to a lack of resources.

Quebec judge's ruling prevents McGill student union from adopting pro-Palestinian policy

B'nai B'rith is declaring victory after a Quebec judge granted a temporary injunction preventing a student union at McGill University from adopting what the Jewish advocacy group calls an 'anti-Israel policy.'

Victoriaville mayor isn't closing door on Quebec Liberal leadership bid

Victoriaville Mayor Antoine Tardif commented on rumours in recent days that he may run for the leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ).

UQAM seeking injunction against pro-Palestinian encampment

Universite du Quebec a Montreal has filed for an injunction against pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment on its downtown campus a little over a week ago.