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Here are the Montreal road closures planned for the weekend

Those driving in and around Montreal on the weekend should be aware that construction work will result in some major route closures.

REM to deploy shorter trains during off-peak periods

Montreal-area commuters will soon see smaller trains on the Reseau express metropolitain (REM).

Frustrated Pointe-Saint-Charles residents deal with construction that drags on for years

Grand Trunk Street in Montreal's Pointe-Saint-Charles neighbourhood is down to one lane and residents say construction to fix an old water main has been ongoing for years.

Massive construction project near Berri-UQAM due to last into the summer

Construction at the Berri-UQAM metro station has caused a portion of Maisonneuve Boulevard to be closed for almost two years, and the work is expected to last into the summer.

Here are the road closures in Montreal planned for the weekend

Drivers in and around Montreal this weekend should note that major closures are planned due to construction. Specifically, the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel and the Papineau-Leblanc bridge between Montreal and Laval will be closed at various times.

New security plan for Montreal metro amid rise in mental health and addictions issues

Montreal's transit corporation is concentrating security personnel in certain metro stations amid what officials say has been a rise in the number of people with mental health or addiction issues in the network.

You can reload your Opus card with your phone today — if you're a lucky Android user

Some lucky Android users were finally able to reload their Opus cards on their smartphones Wednesday as part of a slow rollout of the functionality to Greater Montreal Area transit users.

Montreal continues to expand, improve bike lane network with $30M in projects for 2024

The City of Montreal is set to expand and improve its bike lane network, announcing the start of its 2024 cycling projects program Tuesday. This year, it has 29 projects planned to develop and upgrade some 33.2 kilometres of the cycling network.

Montreal's BIXI network opens today as spring season begins

Montreal's bike-sharing service BIXI is getting a jump on spring, announcing it is opening over 60 per cent of its network Tuesday afternoon, its earliest start to the season ever.

American millionaire Jonathan Lehrer denied bail after being charged with killing Canadian couple

American millionaire Jonathan Lehrer, one of two men charged in the killings of a Canadian couple in Dominica, has been denied bail.

Here are the Montreal road closures planned for the weekend

Those driving in and around Montreal on the weekend should be aware that construction work will result in some major route closures.

Quebec judge suspends parts of Bill 96 that apply to English school boards

The English Montreal School Board (EMSB) is celebrating what it calls a 'significant win' in court after a judge stayed parts of Quebec's language laws that apply to English school boards across the province.

Teaching assistants at McGill University end strike

McGill University's 1,600 teaching assistants approved an agreement in principle with their employer, ending a strike that began almost a month ago.

Pedestrian in critical condition after collision with vehicle in Quebec City

A 77-year-old woman is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in the Vanier district of Quebec City.

Quebec to follow Ottawa's lead on capital gains taxation

Quebec intends to follow Ottawa's lead and increase its capital gains tax rate. The Quebec government announced late on Thursday that its tax system will be adjusted to bring it into line with five measures proposed in the latest federal budget.

Montreal's Village organization hoping for LGBTQ2S+ community complex

It's a dream that has been in the making for over 40 years for those who live in Montreal's Village: a complex that brings community organizations, LGBTQ2S+ people and locals together under one roof.

WATCH: Quebec authorities debate medical aid in dying (MAID) expansion

Quebec has the highest number of cases of medical aid in dying (MAID) in Canada, and researchers are trying to figure out why, as the province debates expanding its criteria.

Pointe-Claire city council asks Quebec for help to solve dysfunction

Like its iconic windmill on Montreal's West Island, a majority of the municipality of Pointe-Claire's elected officials say its city council is broken and it is asking the Quebec government for help.