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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.

Public services are becoming dehumanized, warns Quebec Ombudsman

Public services in Quebec are becoming dehumanized, warns Quebec Ombudsman Marc-André Dowd in his 2023-2024 annual report, which is filled with concrete examples.

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BREAKING | François Legault wants the Trudeau government to fall

Quebec Premier François Legault is calling on the Bloc Québécois to topple the Trudeau government next Wednesday and trigger a federal election.

Quebec woman charged with first-degree murder in death of five-year-old boy

A 29-year-old Quebec woman is facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of a five-year-old boy southwest of Montreal.

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LIVE | Pablo Rodriguez announces run for Quebec Liberal Party leadership

The federal Liberals' political lieutenant for Quebec, Pablo Rodriguez, is to make it official on Thursday morning that he will run for the leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ).

Laval police search for suspect in brazen jewelry theft caught on camera

Laval police (SPL) are searching for a suspect in a brazen jewelry roberry where a man was caught on security cameras making off with a display case loaded with gold chains with an estimated value of around $20,000.

Quebec won't fund graphite mine project tied to Pentagon; locals claim 'victory'

This week, the Quebec government rejected Lomiko Metals Inc.'s application for public funding, a decision many say reflects the will of the people who live near the proposed site for the graphite mine in the Laurentians region of Quebec.

Man found dead on Metropolitan Expressway, Quebec police looking for witnesses

Quebec provincial police (SQ) are trying to locate witnesses after a man was found dead on the Metropolitan Expressway (A-40) on Sept. 12.

Laval city councillor quits caucus as expenses investigation continues

Laval city councillor Paolo Galati has removed himself from his party's caucus as an investigation continues into his expenses.

Police investigating 'suspicious' fire on Montreal's West Island

Police have launched an investigation into a suspicious fire that broke out in a residence in Kirkland, on Montreal's West Island, on Wednesday night.