Montreal ERs Over 200% Full as Flu Season Starts Early
Montreal hospitals reported ER occupancy above 200% on Monday, with Lakeshore at 226%, as an early flu season sparked a surge in patient visits.
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Mayor says wealthy condo opponents got no special access
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The Quebec Liberal Party has filed a legal challenge to overturn a judicial recount in Vachon that switched a 10‑vote Liberal lead to a three‑vote win for the Parti Québécois.
North Lane of La Fontaine Tunnel Reopens Dec. 1
One lane of the La Fontaine tunnel will reopen on Dec. 1, restoring four lanes and aiming to reduce winter traffic congestion.
Hydro‑Québec Maintenance Delays Montreal Metro Blue Line Opening
Hydro‑Québec's preventive maintenance on a power line delayed the Blue Line's opening on Saturday, pushing the start time later than planned.
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Montreal to install emergency shelter trailers for Notre-Dame encampment this winter
Montreal will install emergency shelter trailers on Notre‑Dame Street East this winter to transition encampment residents from tents into a dedicated shelter.
Thousands of Quebec Students to Strike This Week
Thousands of students at six Quebec campuses will strike from November 9‑15 to oppose austerity policies and rising precarity, following recent higher‑education budget cuts.
Montreal Roadwork Forces Tunnel Closure, Bridge Lane Reduction
The Quebec Ministry of Transport will close the La Fontaine tunnel and cut lanes on the Mercier Bridge and Highway 25 from Nov 10 to Nov 15 for maintenance.
Montreal Cancels Third Outdoor Winter Ice Rink
Montreal has cancelled a planned outdoor ice rink for the 2026‑2027 winter, the third such cancellation in a short period.
