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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 public transit unveils new bus routes as agency redesigns network

For the first time in 30 years, Montreal's public transit agency (the STM) is redesigning its network in southwest Montreal. Bus lines will be added, and others will be eliminated in an effort to improve overall service and cut costs.

Provincial police investigating the death of a baby in Saguenay

Avoid Metropolitain Expressway this weekend, Transport Quebec warns

The Metropolitain Expressway (A-40) westbound will be closed starting Friday night for paving work, and Transport Quebec recommends motorists avoid the area.

Coroner issues report into 'avoidable' killings of Quebec police officer, assailant

A Quebec coroner has concluded that the deaths of a provincial police sergeant and the mentally ill man who fatally stabbed her were avoidable.

Hand hygiene declines in Quebec hospitals, report reveals

Hand washing in healthcare facilities is on the decline. According to access-to-information requests sent by the daily La Presse, 19 of the 22 health institutions surveyed across Quebec reported a decrease in hand hygiene rates from 2023 compared to the previous year.

High diver Molly Carlson discusses mental health and body positivity

Diving 21 metres straight into the St. Lawrence River is all in a day's work for high diver Molly Carlson. Carlson said her recent big win at the Red Bull Cliff Diving competition was "so special," with the city's skyline as a backdrop. The Ontario native who now calls Montreal her home says the city has played an important role in her life.

A group of teenagers struck by a driver in the Magdalen Islands

A driver struck several teenagers on the site of a high school in the Magdalen Islands on Monday afternoon following an altercation with a pedestrian.

Child, grandfather injured after being hit by car in Montreal's east end

A five-year-old child and his 63-year-old grandfather are in hospital after being hit by a car in Montreal's east end. Pictured is the hood of the car that hit them

Legault government heads into fall session after resignation of high-profile minister

As the fall session of Quebec’s legislature kicks off this week, Premier François Legault will have to fend off claims his government is past its best-before date, even as he works to shepherd a pivotal energy bill into law.

Unions face uphill battle organizing Amazon warehouses in Canada: experts

Unions trying to organize at Amazon workplaces across Canada are facing a series of hurdles, including legal challenges and alleged anti-union tactics from the e-commerce giant.