New 815 Bus Connects West Island to Trudeau Airport
A seasonal 815 bus began mid‑June 2026, linking the Des Sources REM station with Montreal‑Trudeau Airport, offering West Island residents a direct summer‑season transit option.
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Seasonal 815 Bus Connects West Island to Trudeau Airport
A seasonal 815 bus will link the Des Sources REM station to Montreal‑Trudeau Airport from mid‑June through the fall, giving West Island residents a direct public‑transport option for the first time this season.
Montreal Starts Redesign of Hazardous Avenue du Parc
Montreal has begun a public consultation to redesign Avenue du Parc after 13 recent deaths, aiming to make the high‑risk street safer for all users.
Montreal Starts Safety Redesign Study for Avenue du Parc
Montreal has begun a public consultation and planning study to redesign Avenue du Parc after 13 road users died in 13 years, seeking to lower the street’s high fatality rate.
Montreal Launches Safety Review of Avenue du Parc
Montreal has started a public consultation to redesign Avenue du Parc after 13 deaths in 13 years, aiming to lower the street’s high danger level.
Transport Minister Refuses $90 Billion Cost Cap for Quebec‑Toronto Rail
Canada’s transport minister said on June 10 that he will not guarantee a $90 billion cost cap for the Quebec‑Toronto high‑speed rail project proposed by Alto, leaving federal funding approval unresolved.
REM Trains Run Slower During Montreal Morning Rush
On June 11, 2026, the REM reduced train speeds during Montreal's morning rush hour, extending travel times for commuters. The temporary slowdown is part of routine adjustments to manage high demand on the city's regional light‑rail network.
Montreal to Deploy Drones for Downtown Construction Monitoring
Montreal will use drones this summer to monitor downtown construction sites, aiming to quickly identify completed or unauthorized work and reduce traffic congestion caused by ongoing projects.
Vandalism Costs Montreal Bike‑Share $1.4 Million
Vandalism caused $1.4 million in damages to Montreal's bike‑share system in 2025, leading BIXI Montreal to consider moving some docking stations.
Around 1,000 Protesters Gather on Parliament Hill Against High‑Speed Rail
About a thousand people protested on Ottawa's Parliament Hill on June 10, 2026, opposing the Quebec‑Toronto high‑speed rail project. The rally reflects growing public criticism as the plan advances toward construction.
Ottawa Declines to Guarantee $90 Billion Cost Cap for High‑Speed Rail
The federal transport minister said Ottawa will not guarantee a $90 billion cost ceiling for the Quebec‑Toronto high‑speed rail project, leaving financing open to future negotiation.
Alto CEO Defends Quebec‑Toronto High‑Speed Rail Route
Alto CEO Martin Imbleau defended the Quebec‑Toronto high‑speed rail route after opposition parties warned the project's cost has risen to about $200 billion, more than double original estimates. The debate has become a political flashpoint in Canada.
PQ Calls for Quebec Exit from Costly TGV Plan
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.
Ottawa Declines to Guarantee $90 Billion Rail Cost Cap
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.
Alto CEO Defends Quebec‑Toronto High‑Speed Rail Amid Cost Criticism
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.
Cyclist Critically Injured After Collision with Two Vehicles on Montreal Bike Path
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.
Bike‑share vandalism spikes in Montreal, costing $1.4 M
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.
