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Montreal to Name Cycleway After Robert Silverman

Montreal will name a major cycleway after Robert Silverman, a prominent cycling advocate who passed away in February 2022, honoring his contributions to cycling infrastructure in the city.

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Montreal Heat Wave: Three Deaths Confirmed, System Failures Exposed

Montreal health officials confirmed three heat-related deaths and at least two heat stroke cases since Sunday's record-breaking temperatures (34°C), while paramedics saw a 15-20% increase in 911 calls, many related to pre-existing conditions worsened by the heat; a downtown homeless shelter's broken...

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Montreal Tightens Short-Term Rental Rules to Address Housing Crisis

Montreal implemented a new bylaw restricting short-term rentals in primary residences to June 10-Sept 10, requiring permits, to combat illegal rentals and alleviate the housing crisis, despite pushback from tourism authorities and Airbnb.

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Montreal's Tuberculosis Cases Surge 53%, Exposing Healthcare Gaps

Montreal saw a 53% surge in tuberculosis cases in 2024 (203 vs. an average of 123 annually in the previous decade), largely affecting uninsured individuals (48% in 2024) born outside Canada (89% since 2015), prompting calls for better healthcare access.

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Quartier Molson: $2.5 Billion Waterfront Redevelopment of Montreal's Old Port

Montreal's $2.5 billion Quartier Molson project, breaking ground in 2025, will transform the former Molson Brewery site into a mixed-use development including 5,000 residences (60% affordable/subsidized), hotels, commercial spaces, and a public park, revitalizing the Old Port waterfront and preservi...

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Montreal Community Groups Defy Eviction Order

Thirteen community groups in Montreal are refusing to vacate their building despite an eviction order from the school board, which needs the space for French language courses; the groups say they serve 25,000 people yearly and have nowhere else to go.

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Montreal philanthropist Sid Stevens dies at 85

Sid Stevens, founder of Montreal's Sun Youth organization, passed away at 85 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, leaving behind a seven-decade legacy of community service.

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Canadian Grand Prix: Piastri Leads, Verstappen Faces Ban

The 2025 Formula One Canadian Grand Prix, held June 13-15 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, features championship leader Oscar Piastri facing challenges from teammate Lando Norris and a potentially banned Max Verstappen.

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Montreal Police Update Street Check Policy Amid Racial Profiling Concerns

Montreal police implemented a new street-check policy requiring officers to explain stops and confirm citizens' right to leave, addressing concerns about racial profiling highlighted in a 2019 report showing disproportionate stops of Indigenous, Black, and Arab individuals; the policy, effective imm...

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UFC Returns to Montreal After 10 Years

UFC 315 returned to Montreal's Centre Bell after a 10-year absence on April 14th, 2024, featuring a weigh-in with hundreds of fans, a Q&A with Georges St-Pierre, and a main event between Belal Muhammad and another fighter. The event highlighted Montreal's passionate fanbase and the impact of recent ...

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Fire Destroys Quebec Artist's Heritage Home

The former home and studio of Quebec artist Charles Daudelin in Kirkland, Quebec, was destroyed in a fire on Sunday night; the cause is under investigation, but there is no suspicion of foul play. The building, valued at over $2 million, was recently designated a heritage site after its owners sough...

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Montreal's Royalmount Mall Opens, Aiming for Carbon Neutrality

Montreal's new Royalmount shopping complex, a $7-billion privately financed project, opened its first phase, an 824,000-square-foot mall aiming for carbon neutrality through energy-efficient design, extensive green spaces, and water conservation measures, despite its location in a high-traffic area.

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