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Eastbound Highway 40 between Côte‑de‑Liesse and Highway 15 will be closed from the evening of July 10 until the morning of July 13, 2026, prompting motorists to seek alternate routes and expect possible delays during the weekend.
Quebec law classifies the REM consortium as a public service but does not impose an essential‑service duty, allowing it to halt operations during a strike without legal breach.
Three electric Volvo shuttles were added to Wildwoods Boardwalk's historic tram fleet on May 8, 2026, as part of a modernization effort to cut emissions while preserving the boardwalk's iconic tram experience.
Overnight maintenance by an external contractor delayed the REM light‑rail network’s scheduled reopening on Saturday by about three hours, with service expected to resume normally thereafter.
Transport Canada has assigned a minister’s observer to aid the Transportation Safety Board’s probe of the recent freight‑train derailment near Repentigny and has sent rail inspectors to oversee safety measures at the site.
Premier Christine Fréchette announced a new project office to redesign a five‑kilometre section of Route 132 between Delson and Saint‑Constant into a four‑lane urban boulevard with space for transit and active‑transport modes. The upgrade aims to improve mobility along this key South Shore corridor.
An 11‑km portion of Montreal's Métropolitaine commuter rail was closed on July 12‑13, 2026, after construction errors forced a temporary shutdown. The closure disrupted a heavily used segment of the network, affecting many daily riders.
Transport Canada has placed a minister's observer alongside the Transportation Safety Board to aid the investigation of a freight‑train derailment in Repentigny, Quebec, while rail inspectors monitor safety measures on site.
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette announced a project office to rebuild a five‑kilometre stretch of Route 132 between Delson and Saint‑Constant into a four‑lane urban boulevard with dedicated transit and active‑transport lanes, presented as a final gift to Sanguinet voters after the provincial election.
An 11‑kilometre stretch of Montreal’s Métropolitaine commuter rail line was shut from July 11 to July 13 after construction work was found to be incorrectly executed. The closure affected a heavily used part of the network over the weekend.
The REM consortium, classified as a public service under Quebec’s Labour Code, is not legally required to maintain essential services during a strike, meaning a labor dispute could halt the rapid‑transit network.
Quebec has prolonged its e‑scooter pilot until 2028 despite doctors warning that current regulations do not adequately protect children from serious injuries.
Eastbound Highway 40 between the Côte‑de‑Liesse interchange and Highway 15 will be closed from the evening of July 10 to the morning of July 13, prompting motorists to use alternate routes and expect increased congestion on nearby roads.
Quebec will keep its e‑scooter pilot running until 2028 despite doctors warning that current rules do not sufficiently protect children from serious injuries.
An Air Canada jet veered off the runway at Montreal's Trudeau airport on July 9, prompting a temporary closure and evening delays, but no injuries were reported.
Montreal's Martinez Ferrada administration announced a review of the Berri Street construction project, indicating possible changes to the planned bike lanes. The city will assess the cycling infrastructure component and update the public on any revisions.
Eastbound traffic on Highway 40 between the Côte‑de‑Liesse interchange and Highway 15 will be shut down from the evening of July 10 until the morning of July 13. The closure is expected to cause congestion as drivers seek alternate routes.
A Toronto bus driver was injured in an assault on July 9, 2026; police arrested a suspect and charged them with assault with a weapon, underscoring ongoing safety concerns for transit workers.
A fire at 5:36 p.m. on July 9 halted TTC Line 1 service between Union and St. George stations, but the line was back in operation by 6:40 p.m. after emergency crews secured the area.
A TTC operator was violently assaulted at Wilson subway station on July 9, 2026, suffering non‑life‑threatening injuries, according to CEO Mandeep Lali. The TTC is working with police to investigate and reviewing station security measures.
