REM Service Suspended Between Central and Panama Stations
Emergency services intervened on June 16, 2026, causing the REM to suspend service between Central and Panama stations in Montreal, with operations remaining halted pending safety clearance.
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Pedestrian Critically Injured After Bus Collision on Montreal South Shore
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CDPQ Infra Begins Planning Two New REM Stations
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Heavy Rain Halts REM Service, Cuts Power at Trudeau Airport
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AI Traffic Lights Deployed in Quebec City and Kirkland
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Porter Airlines Promotes New South Shore Terminal
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Quebec Reports Fewer Road Deaths Yet More Accident Victims in 2025
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Porter Airlines Launches Service at Revamped South Shore Airport
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CDPQ Infra Begins Planning Two New REM Stations
CDPQ Infra has launched the planning phase for two new REM stations in GriffonTown and Bridge‑Bonaventure, targeting completion by 2030 as part of the network’s continued expansion.
CDPQ Infra Begins Planning Two New REM Downtown Stations
CDPQ Infra has begun planning two new REM stations in Griffintown and Bridge‑Bonaventure, aiming for completion by 2030 as part of the system’s downtown expansion.
REM Service Suspended Between Central and Panama Stations Tuesday
Emergency services intervened on Tuesday afternoon, halting REM trains between Gare Centrale and Panama stations, prompting commuters to use alternative routes while officials work to restore service.
Porter Airlines Launches Flights from Renovated Montreal Airport
Porter Airlines launched its first commercial flights today from the newly modernized Montreal Metropolitan Airport on the South Shore, marking the airport's entry into commercial passenger service.
New 815 Bus Connects West Island to Trudeau Airport
The 815 bus route will start in mid‑June 2026, linking the Des Sources REM station with Montreal‑Trudeau Airport, giving West Island residents a direct public‑transport option through the summer and into the fall.
New 815 Bus Connects West Island to Trudeau Airport
A new 815 bus route launched in mid‑June 2026 connects the Des Sources REM station with Montreal‑Trudeau Airport, offering West Island residents a direct summer‑to‑fall transit option.
Porter Airlines Starts Service at Montreal South Shore Airport
Porter Airlines began its first commercial passenger service from Montreal Metropolitan Airport’s South Shore hub on June 15, 2026, following recent airport renovations.
New 815 Bus Connects West Island to Trudeau Airport
The 815 bus route will begin service in mid‑June 2026, linking the Des Sources REM station with Montreal‑Trudeau Airport and offering West Island residents a direct summer‑to‑fall transit option. Officials say the line addresses a previous lack of direct public‑transit access between the West Island and the airport.
New Saint‑Hubert Terminal Opens to First Passengers
The new Saint‑Hubert terminal of Montreal’s metropolitan airport opened on June 15, 2026, handling its first passengers as part of an expansion to increase capacity.
New 815 Bus Links West Island to Trudeau Airport This Summer
A new 815 bus line will connect the Des Sources REM station with Montreal‑Trudeau Airport from mid‑June 2026 through the fall, providing West Island residents a direct public‑transit option.
New 815 Bus Connects West Island to Trudeau Airport
The 815 bus route will start in mid‑June 2026, connecting Des Sources REM station with Montreal‑Trudeau Airport and offering West Island residents a new summer‑to‑fall public‑transit option.
