Tag
5068 storiesnewest firstlatest June 10, 2026page 254 of 254
The Parti Québécois announced on June 10 it will seek to pull Quebec out of the high‑speed rail project, saying the cost outweighs expected benefits. The move adds to the debate over the project's budget and feasibility.
On June 10, 2026, the federal transport minister said Ottawa will not guarantee a $90 billion cost cap for the Quebec‑Toronto high‑speed rail project promoted by Alto, as the government reviews its funding commitments.
A severe thunderstorm watch is active for multiple regions of Quebec on Wednesday afternoon and evening, warning of possible high winds, heavy rain, lightning and hail. Residents are urged to monitor updates and take precautionary steps.
The SPVM’s Aurora unit is monitoring social‑media platforms after discovering that teenagers in Montreal are receiving text offers to commit crimes across Quebec. Police aim to intervene before the messages lead to illegal actions.
Alto CEO Martin Imbleau defended the Quebec‑Toronto high‑speed rail project on June 10, 2026, as the Parti Québécois and Bloc Québécois criticized its cost, which has risen to $200 billion.
A cyclist was critically injured on June 9 after being hit by two vehicles on an eastbound bike path alongside Notre-Dame Street in Montreal. Police are investigating the incident while the victim receives intensive care.
A judge ordered a pause on demolishing the encampment under Montreal's Van Horne viaduct on June 9, 2026, pending a full court judgment, requiring the city to maintain the status quo until the decision is rendered.
Vandalism of Montreal’s BIXI bike‑share system surged in 2025, costing $1.4 million, leading the operator to consider relocating some stations to curb damage.
