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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.

Polls close for closely watched byelections in Montreal and Winnipeg

The NDP has a slight early lead in Winnipeg while remaining in a three-way race with the Liberals and the Bloc Québécois in Montreal as ballots continue to be counted in two crucial federal byelections.

'Bonjour': Quebec launches new $2.5 million ad campaign promoting French language

The Quebec government is launching yet another campaign to promote the use of French and this time, it's going after a typical Montreal lingo, that's apparently a cause for concern for the survival of French.

Black Lives Ruined: The effects of racial profiling by police

Racial profiling is a systemic problem plaguing Montreal police, according to a judgement by Superior Court Justice Dominique Poulin. But what does that mean in the lives of the victims?

Drivers, beware: Ile-aux-Tourtes bridge closed in both directions this weekend

The Ile-aux-Tourtes bridge will be completely closed to motorists in both directions this weekend, Quebec's transport ministry said Monday.

Candiac, Que. gets North America's first illuminated crosswalk

It's a North American first and it's happening in Candiac — an illuminated 'smart' crosswalk has been installed to improve pedestrian safety.

West Island health authority launches awareness campaign on language rights

The West Island health authority, the CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, has launched a new campaign aimed at informing patients of their language rights when obtaining health care in Quebec.

Montreal volunteers unite to feed homeless population

Hundreds of volunteers teamed up on Monday to make sandwiches for people experiencing homelessness in Montreal.

Proposed class-action suit over Montreal flood victims' water heater lease agreements

There is more fallout after last month's record rainfall and flooding caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. A Montreal lawyer is seeking permission to file a class-action lawsuit against hot water system supplier Hydro Solution.

Politics likely pushed Air Canada toward deal with 'unheard of' gains for pilots

Politics, public opinion and salary hikes south of the border helped push Air Canada toward a deal that secures major wage gains for pilots, experts say.