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Montreal saw 6 cm of snow yesterday, and it looks like snow will keep coming over the next few days. Another 2 cm is expected to fall Tuesday, with snow continuing into Thursday, bringing up to...
First leadership debate for Projet Montréal, homelessness and …
17 hours ago · On Thursday night, Projet Montreal party members came together for their first leadership debate with five candidates. This comes after Mayor Valérie Plante announced in October that she would not seek re-election. The candidates shared their visions for Montreal and discussed key issues in Ville-Marie borough, from housing affordability to …
City of Montreal exploring possible tariffs on American suppliers
4 days ago · Montreal’s mayor says the city is exploring ways of hitting back at the United States for the impending tariffs on Canadian goods. Mayor Valérie Plante says the city is evaluating a possible 25 per cent “penalty” on American suppliers. She also says the city is reviewing the list of American companies registered in its supplier registry to find local and international alternatives ...
Montreal homeless using emergency rooms as shelters during …
Jan 6, 2025 · Jon Egilsson was not in the CHUM emergency room very long when he was asked to leave. “I stood there for like all of 10 minutes,” Egilsson told CityNews. “Security eyed me up, I got out of there.” The unhoused Montrealer was seeking shelter from what he described as a “miserably cold” night. “You gotta […]
Montreal police investigate possible shooting in Montreal North
Dec 21, 2024 · Police are investigating after shots were reportedly fired Friday afternoon near the intersection of Lapierre Avenue and Pascal Street, in Montreal North. A police spokesperson said a call came in around 3:30 p.m. for reports of a fight between several youths. When police arrived at the scene, no suspects or victims were found and SPVM say the suspects fled before the police arrived. According ...
Montreal unveils vision for long-term development of downtown ...
Jan 16, 2024 · Creating two new “mixed and vibrant” neighbourhoods is part of the City of Montreal’s vision for the long-term development of downtown. In a six-year and $1.8 billion development plan unveiled Tuesday, city officials say they intend to support the development of two large-scale projects in the Bridge-Bonaventure …
Montreal city councillors table motion to declare state of …
Nov 16, 2024 · A pair of independent Montreal city councillors have tabled a motion to get the city to declare a state of emergency on homelessness next week. The motion calls on the city to usher in a host of measures including requisitioning private accommodation spaces to shelter the unhoused before winter comes and allocating more resources to […]
Montreal investing $2M for Village as residents, business owners ...
May 16, 2024 · Montreal’s Village is the heart of the 2SLGBTQ+ community in the city, but it’s also been facing safety concerns due to homelessness, drug use, and mental health issues in the area. Residents and business owners are calling for more to be done and launched a petition demanding change, as Mayor Valérie Plante Thursday announced an investment of […]
Montreal mayor not seeking third mandate: What comes next?
Oct 23, 2024 · Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante announced she will not be running in the next municipal election, citing a waning level of energy at the prospect of another four years in office. CityNews spoke to political analyst Karim Boulos about what it all means for Montreal. What do you make of the decision and are you surprised […]