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Expect longer commutes, crowded buses and Metros, if strike happens, STM says
Montreal's transit authority says a looming strike would be disruptive to people's commutes and that transit users should either find other ways to get around or be a little more patient and expect some delays.
Founder of Montreal's Housing Hotline seeks help to keep decades-long service running
In 1974, Arnold Bennett launched the Housing Hotline — a phone service that helps frustrated tenants in and around Montreal navigate disputes. Decades later, Bennett needs help to avoid shutting it down.
Family of Montreal man who died after police altercation sees similarities to George Floyd
A vigil in honour of 29-year-old Abisay Cruz took place on Sunday, the same day that marked the fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.
Fire forces Puvirnituq, Que., to declare state of emergency as water shortage continues
A state of emergency has been declared in Puvirnituq, Que., as the community faces an ongoing water shortage. The declaration comes after a house in the northern village was destroyed in a fire on Saturday afternoon.
Montreal mayoral candidate took in illegal security deposit from tenant renting her home
The listing for a property owned by Soraya Martinez Ferrada, a candidate to become Montreal's next mayor, included a security deposit and a cleaning fee. Both stipulations violate Quebec law.
After pressure and protests, upgrades at Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital will start this year
Under mounting pressure, the Coalition Avenir Québec government now says the long-awaited major renovation project at Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital will be able to begin some time this year.
Bus driver in Laval, Que., daycare crash found not criminally responsible
Pierre Ny St-Amand, the 53-year-old man who crashed a bus into a daycare in Laval, Que., has been found not criminally responsible for his actions.
Quebec must recognize families with more than 2 parents, Superior Court rules
A group of families that feature more than two parents each scored a partial but significant legal victory in court after a judge ruled that Quebec's Civil Code must be amended to give those families legal recognition.
After biggest rent hike in decades, Quebec changing method to calculate it
The Quebec government says it wants to make rent increase calculations simpler and more predictable for tenants and landlords. On Wednesday, it announced changes to how those increases will be calculated.
Quebec scraps FACE school renovations after cost balloons to $375M
The growing cost of renovating FACE — a bilingual school near downtown Montreal — is prompting the Quebec government to scrap the project altogether.