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Montreal traffic: Major closures to affect Turcot and Met Thursday night through Tuesday morning

While Quebec's transportation department has noted a 20 to 30 per cent decrease in traffic on roads and highways in the Montreal area, weekend closures on the Turcot and Metropolitain expressways are expected to cause traffic headaches this weekend.

Montreal announces end of grace period for parking during street maintenance

The City of Montreal announced that the temporary grace period for parking during street maintenance will end on May 10 at 11:59 p.m. for all boroughs.

'They could be essential service workers': Montreal bus drivers told to leave no passengers behind

The Societe de Transport de Montreal sent a notice to its bus drivers saying they must accept all passengers regardless of how full the bus is.

A man walks through a VIA Rail concourse area at Toronto's Union Station, Saturday, March 28, 2020. The Prime Minister announced that those showing symptoms of COVID-19 will be barred from domestic air and rail travel as of this coming Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

An employee at VIA Rail's maintenance centre has tested positive for COVID-19

VIA Rail announced Saturday that a maintenance centre employee has tested positive for COVID-19.

Road closures on the Turcot interchange for March 6 to 9.

Montreal weekend road closures: Turcot work continues

The weekend approaches and so do road closures. This week, the largest closure is Highway 720 Westbound from downtown. Here's what you need to know:

Commuters confused about alternative commutes when stretch of Two Mountains train line closes

In less than a month, a stretch of the Two Mountains train line will shut down for two years, and commuters are still confused about how exactly they'll get to work.

200-vehicle pileup near Montreal leaves 2 dead and dozens injured

About 200 vehicles were involved in a massive road accident Wednesday on a windswept stretch of the Highway 15, on Montreal's South Shore, injuring dozens and prompting a major emergency vehicle intervention.

REM unveils official names of its stations – with one exception

The REM has unveiled the official names of its stations – with one glaring exception. Twenty-five of the 26 stations now have their official names.

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Gas station in Roxboro will repair damaged cars after water gets into the pumps

Some drivers on the West Island are dealing with mechanical issues after they filled up their vehicles at an Ultramar in Roxboro.

Expect a 'mixed bag' of precipitation this weekend: Environment Canada

Snow is expected to start falling on Saturday evening, but it is "highly possible" that it will turn to freezing rain over areas near the Saint Lawrence River, before transforming to rain as the system heads farther south.

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Service returns to normal on Montreal metro's Green line

Service has returned to normal on the Montreal metro's Green line between Angrignon and Lionel-Groulx after a shutdown late Tuesday morning.

In this July 1, 2018 photo people ride Lime and Bird scooters along the strand in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

'New urban furniture': Opposition calls for end to new e-scooter and bike services

The official opposition wants the city to eliminate some electric scooters and bikes. Ensemble Montreal says Montreal should stop the Lime, Bird and Jump companies from operating in the city, but continue to work with local company Bixi.

Mercier Bridge file photo (Robert Galbraith/The Canadian Press)

Maintenance work on the Mercier Bridge will result in more lane closures

There is more work planned for the aging Mercier Bridge and it will include lane closures.

Quebec's taxi and carpool companies pool resources in new partnership

Quebec's taxi and electric car transportation industries are getting an overhaul thanks to a new strategic partnership.

The UNI-CUB was developed by Honda’s robotics team in Japan

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Montrealers to get first look at battery-powered unicycle at auto show

For all you unicycle enthusiasts out there (you know who you are!), take a look at this: it's a battery-powered unicycle developed by Honda.

Sam says he woke up early to shovel his driveway, but noticed that someone had already done it for him.

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West Island neighbours lend a helping hand after snow removal company goes under

Residents in Montreal’s West Island are helping those those who were abandoned after well-known snow removal company Bo-Pelouse announced it was shuttering.

The new Samuel de Champlain bridge is seen with the old bridge in the background in Montreal on Monday, June 17, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Samuel de Champlain bike path closed – one week after opening

The Samuel de Champlain multi-use path has been completely closed to the public – exactly one week after it was opened to pedestrians, cyclists and the like.

The multi-use path connecting Nuns' Island to the South Shore will open Dec. 23, 2019 at 1 p.m. SOURCE SSL

The Champlain Bridge bike and pedestrian path has opened

The brave cyclists and pedestrians hoping to cross from the Island of Montreal to the South Shore now have a route option as the Samuel de Champlain Bridge multi-use path opened on Monday.