Timeline: The long road to our crumbling Met
A century after Metropolitan Blvd. was born, and a half-century after it was finally completed, a mainly elevated 12-kilometre stretch is at the end of its lifespan. A look back at the key milestones...
View ArticleTunnel the Met: An idea that keeps resurfacing
"Underground is the solution. But it's a political decision."
View ArticleDeveloper in Rosemère turns to courts to get zoning change
Quartier Melrose Inc. is suing the city local MRC for a zoning change to transform the defunct local golf course into a housing development.
View ArticleBalarama Holness's Bloc Montréal party officially authorized by Quebec
"We want to represent the distinct culture, economy and life of Montreal," Holness told the Montreal Gazette on Tuesday.
View ArticleJudge rejects government's effort to quash evidence in Nunavik class action
Lawsuit seeks compensation of $219M, plus $75M in punitive damages, for repeated violations of the three-day maximum delay for bail hearings.
View ArticleA to Z guide helps non-profits buy into Montreal's hot housing market
Many community groups are being squeezed out by staggering rent increases and a shortage of adequate spaces.
View ArticleHold onto your hats, it's windier in Montreal
During most of last winter it was twice as windy as the average during the last 50 years, according to data from Environment Canada.
View ArticleOvernight disturbances soar with flight delays at Trudeau airport
More jets are being allowed to take off or land during restricted hours, affecting sleep for people living under flight paths.
View ArticleMontreal North intersection where 2-year-old died is problem spot, residents say
The girl was in a stroller being pushed by her mother Wednesday morning when the pair were hit by a car that was making a turn at the corner of Fleury St. E. and des Récollets Ave.
View ArticleMan charged with assault following brother's death in Pointe-St-Charles
Craig Kowal faces four charges in all; assault with a weapon, assault, uttering threats and assault by choking and/or strangling.
View ArticleBloc Montréal's Holness calls for more powers, cut of QST for Montreal
Bloc Montréal says it will campaign to give a cut of the provincial sales tax to Montreal, in part to finance free public transit service during rush hour.
View ArticleWoman walking on highway in Dorval dies after being hit by several cars
It's the second time in 24 hours a person wandering on a Dorval highway has died after being struck.
View ArticleHow far right is Conservative Leader Éric Duhaime? His past offers clues
The politician posing a threat to François Legault in the CAQ's heartland has self-described "libertarian views" and a more radical concept of freedom.
View ArticleColin Standish, the quintessential anglo, seeks to unify and 'take back Quebec'
Running in the provincial election didn’t feel like a choice, the Canadian Party of Quebec founder says. “It’s been a compulsion."
View ArticleBalarama Holness leads 'positive rebellion' for a seat at the table
Bloc Montréal leader says his third bid for public office shows his determination to be heard and "start advancing change."
View ArticleCommercial dispute led to halt to construction of St-Laurent composting...
Work on Montreal's much-delayed and overpriced composting centre and biomethanation plant has been halted since July, the administration of Mayor Valérie Plante confirmed on Monday.
View ArticleMontreal to cancel contract at recycling sorting centre as bales stacked to...
Services Ricova Inc. says the market for selling recovered material has collapsed.
View ArticleNadeau-Dubois touts Québec solidaire's climate plan to Gazette editorial board
"It's the election of the last chance. Our climate goals are for 2030. So if we don't make the right choice now, there is no way that we will meet our goals."
View ArticleQuebec election: 'Do you have a doctor?' Voters grow weary of promises
Tales from La Pinière, on Montreal's South Shore, reflect a growing frustration across the province over campaign pledges to fix health care.
View ArticleMontreal council to hold special meeting on recycling centre problems Oct. 4
Ensemble Montréal wants to question municipal civil servants directly about the Ricova contract and the financial impact of canceling it.
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