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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.

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?

Voters head to the polls for byelections in Montreal and Winnipeg

Canadians in two federal ridings are choosing their next member of Parliament, and political parties are closely watching the results.

Vehicle targeted by arson in Montreal North

Montreal police is investigating after a vehicle was set on fire in the borough of Montreal North.

Montreal protesters decry French-language law impacts in hospitals

Around 50 protestors gathered outside of the Jewish General Hospital on Sunday, objecting to Quebec's French-language law's impact on the health care sector.

Montreal group raising awareness for those with borderline personality disorder

A fundraising walk in Montreal was held in support of those with emotional dysregulation such as borderline personality disorder.

75-year-old Quebec water-skier, a world champion

Mont-Tremblant water-skier Pierre Plouffe, 75, is back from the world championships with a shiny first-place trophy in his age category.

Air Canada deal avoids shutdown, brings relief to passengers and business groups

Travellers, business groups and politicians expressed fervent relief on Sunday after Air Canada and the union representing thousands of its pilots negotiated a new labour deal and averted a disruptive, countrywide shutdown.

Hundreds of wolves, bears and coyotes killed in attempt to help Quebec caribou

In recent years, hundreds of wolves, bears, coyotes and other animals have been killed under Quebec government programs to help the caribou survive. However, the Environment Ministry does not know whether these controversial measures aimed at controlling cervid predation are effective.

Affordable housing advocates demonstrate in Quebec City

At a demonstration in front of the National Assembly in Quebec City, the Front d'action populaire en réaménagement urbain (FRAPRU) presented the government with a giant key symbolizing its solution to the housing crisis.