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Some McMasterville, Que., residents oppose building of $7B EV battery plantPlans to build a state of the art gigafactory aiming to make the greenest electric vehicle batteries in the world are sparking concerns among those who live around the area.PoliticsSep 29
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More than 6,200 infractions handed out by SPVM during ‘back-to-school blitz’Montreal police have been busy cracking down on speeding issuing more than 6,200 infractions to drivers during their annual back-to-school blitz.CrimeSep 29
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Construction worker dead after being run over by heavy truck in Quebec: policeThe man is said to have been run over by a heavy truck that was left unattended. Quebec police say no one was behind the wheel of the vehicle the during the incident.TrafficSep 28
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Metro’s blue line expansion once again delayedThe winning bidder will be announced next year. The blue line is now set to start running in 2030. The delay is disappointing for merchants banking on the project.TrafficSep 26
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Residents call for traffic calming measures on ‘dangerous’ Dorval streetSome residents of Oakville Avenue say cars can frequently be seen zooming off Highway 20 and making a sharp turn, barrelling down the quiet residential street.TrafficSep 22
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Small plane crashes in ditch near busy highway outside MontrealA pilot suffered only minor injuries after crashing a small plane while trying to land on a busy highway near Montreal Wednesday afternoon.TrafficSep 20
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Montreal’s Camillien-Houde road will close to through trafficMontreal mayor Valérie Plante says she wants to add more green space to the mountain by way of closing Camillien-Houde to traffic and replacing the asphalt with trees.CanadaSep 13
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48-year-old pedestrian killed when struck by car in LavalA 48-year-old man was killed after being hit by a car in Laval on Monday night. Laval police say it was an accident, and there are no charges.TrafficSep 12
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Montreal driver appears in court after 2 pedestrians seriously injuredMontreal police say the driver, who was not injured, is expected to appear in court after two pedestrians were struck by a car in the city's Saint-Laurent borough.CrimeSep 11
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Montreal to extend metered parking hours in downtown coreStarting November 15, the city's downtown parking meters will have to be paid until 11 p.m. except on Sundays. Currently, motorists only need to feed the meter until 9 p.m.TrafficSep 8
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Montreal student minds the signage gap and finds a way to help public transit usersSince Montreal's new commuter train launched in July, commuters have complained about signage. Too small or non-existent. Graphic arts student Dashiell Friesen found a solution.TrafficAug 24
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Teenage driver killed in crash outside Montreal, other teen facing chargesThree lanes of Highway 116 heading into Montreal were closed to traffic Wednesday following a fatal crash involving two vehicles. Police said both drivers were minors.TrafficAug 23
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Quebec unveils sweeping safety measures to crack down on dangerous drivingThe province's transport minister says the government is dedicating more than $180 million to realize the plan aimed at bolstering safety on Quebec roads.CanadaAug 22
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Texting while biking? Cycling advocacy group warns of financial, physical risksCycling advocacy groups and former police officers are warning cyclists about the dangers and fines of texting while riding a bike.TrafficAug 18
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100 mature trees to be cut down in Montreal to make way for Pie-IX rapid bus laneThe STM and the City of Montreal are facing growing criticism for the decision, which environmentalists and opposition councillors say sets a dangerous precedent.CanadaAug 17
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Montreal morning rush hour brought to a crawl after truck topples over on Highway 40 on-rampTraffic was rolling at a slow crawl Wednesday morning along the 15 North after a double tractor-trailer toppled over on the on ramp of Highway 40 West.TrafficAug 16
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‘Parking is impossible’: REM users on Montreal’s south shore risk fines, being towedSouth shore drivers park at their own risk and risk being fined at the Du Quartier station, claiming lack of available spaces at Brossard REM stations.TrafficAug 15
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Preliminary work begins on Montreal metro blue line extensionCrews have begun preliminary work on the $6.4-billion blue line metro extension. Five new stations will be added to the underground public network.TrafficAug 11
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Construction cones fly in case of West Island road rageCell phone footage appears to show a man walking along Saint-Jean Boulevard and aggressively tossing orange construction cones off the street to the wayside.TrafficAug 9
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Construction closes the heart of Ste-Catherine Street for 2 yearsPhase two of the Ste-Catherine Street redevelopment is in full swing. Crews will begin ripping up the street to replace century-old and obsolete infrastructure .TrafficAug 7
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Mission Impossible: Montreal’s new light-rail train traps users in railway garageTrack switch problems caused a 75-minute delay at the height of Monday's morning commute, and again around 11 p.m. Wednesday's delay was linked to a computer issue.TrafficAug 2
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‘Breaking-in’ period to be expected say REM train officials after service interruptionsIt emerged Tuesday that a second service interruption occurred at around 11 p.m. Monday and lasted about an hour, during which time would-be riders were directed to shuttle buses.TrafficAug 1
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All aboard! Montreal’s light-rail train network officially inauguratedThe majority of the rail system, called the Réseau express métropolitain, or REM, will open late next year, with an airport link to come in 2027.CanadaJul 28
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New REM light rail network means major changes for Montreal’s South Shore commutersAll bus lines on the South Shore that travel to Montreal are set to be abolished. Commuters will now only have access to downtown via the new REM light rail network.TrafficJul 21
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Five people walk away unharmed after dramatic Brossard car crashFive people are lucky to be alive after their car flipped and slid across a lawn on Montreal's South Shore Thursday. The driver has been charged with speeding and other offences.TrafficJul 20