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Here are the Montreal-area weekend road closures, Santa Claus Parade edition

The Santa Claus Parade, Habs game, NATO summit and multiple construction projects will cause closures to roads and the REM line on the weekend in Montreal.

Construction work in downtown Montreal to stop... for now

At long last, construction work on Sainte-Catherine Street in Montreal’s downtown core is taking a winter break, and with most of the underground infrastructure work completed, the city expects less disruptions in 2025.

STM users can now text to report safety concerns

Montreal Metro passengers can now flag a safety concern by texting a new phone number launched by the STM.

Computer outage causes service interruptions on 3 Metro lines

Service was temporarily paralyzed on three of the four Metro lines early Sunday morning due to a computer system failure.

Concerns about future of Vaudreuil-Hudson Exo line after REM opens in West Island

The head of Montreal’s commuter train operator, Exo, says once the REM begins running in the West Island, the Vaudreuil-Hudson train line will see a 15-20 per cent decrease in ridership.

Metro update: Service on green line restored after water leak

Service on the green line was restored Saturday morning after multiple disruptions on the Metro over a 24-hour period caused chaos for public transit users.

Public transit troubles: Service interrupted on Metro's green line, REM back to normal

Public transit users in Montreal were faced with service disruptions on two fronts on Friday as part of the REM and the green line on the Metro were shut down.

REM service gradually returning after 2 trains got stuck at Central Station

Service went down on the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) after a system failure on two trains, and gradually resumed around 5:50 p.m.

Montreal's Metro constables want to carry guns, but STM says there's no such plan

The union representing special constables in Montreal’s Metro wants its members to carry guns and stun guns after a rise in violent incidents, but the STM said it isn’t considering it.

Snow, rain on the way to Montreal this week

A dusting of snow greeted Montrealers early Monday morning, with more expected to hit the ground by the end of the week.

Unions decry arrival of Sante Quebec, APTS demonstrates

The arrival of Sante Quebec, the new agency responsible for coordinating health care operations in the province, has sparked discontent among major unions.

Teen arrested for dangerous driving, assaulting Montreal police officer

A 17-year-old was arrested for dangerous driving and alleged armed assault against a Montreal police officer.

Quebec suspends international adoptions amid human trafficking concerns

The Quebec government has suspended the opening of new files for international adoptions, saying it is concerned about the risk of human trafficking.

Vehicle set on fire in Pointe-Claire

Montreal police is investigating after a vehicle was set on fire in Pointe-Claire on the West Island.

Charlie McAvoy and Charlie Coyle each score twice as Bruins beat Canadiens on 100th anniversary

Charlie McAvoy scored two goals — one coming when Boston scored three times in 70 seconds during the opening period — and the Bruins celebrated the 100th anniversary of their first NHL game with a 6-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday.

Troubling allegations against Montreal's Bordeaux Prison over medical care for inmate battling cancer

An Indigenous man battling cancer, and his family are alleging that Montreal's Bordeaux Prison has failed to provide him with adequate medical care, claiming that it's now too late to stop the disease's progression.

HIV cases surge in Quebec, experts call for increased access to prevention and support

HIV cases in Quebec have increased compared to previous years. According to Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ), 917 cases of HIV were recorded in 2022.

Harassment charges dropped against pro-Palestinian activists who protested Marc Miller

The lawyer representing pro-Palestinian activists who were charged with criminal harassment and mischief for allegedly harassing federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller says the charges have been dropped.