Gatineau Light‑Rail Cost Jumps to $8 Billion
The Quebec transportation agency says the Gatineau light‑rail project now costs about $8 billion, four times the original estimate, leading officials to consider scaling back the 24‑kilometre line.
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Gatineau Tramway Cost Jumps to $8 Billion
The projected cost of Gatineau’s 24‑kilometre tramway has escalated to about $8 billion, roughly four times the original estimate, leading officials to consider scaling back the project.
Mayor Claims Toronto Excluded from Billy Bishop Expansion Talks
Mayor Olivia Chow said Toronto has been left out of Billy Bishop Airport expansion talks and was asked to sign an NDA, highlighting a lack of information from the Toronto Port Authority.
REM Service Restores Normal Operations During Morning Rush
The REM electric rapid‑transit network restored normal service during the morning rush on June 18, 2026, after earlier disruptions, allowing commuters in Montreal to resume regular travel.
Samuel‑De Champlain Bridge Closed This Weekend, Drivers Sent to Alternate Routes
The Samuel‑De Champlain Bridge was fully closed for the weekend of June 18, 2026, redirecting all drivers to alternate routes and temporarily disrupting a key Montreal‑South Shore crossing.
Quebec Halts 400‑km Lower North Shore Highway Plan
Quebec’s transport minister announced the cancellation of a planned 400‑kilometre highway intended to connect the isolated Lower North Shore with the province’s road network, ending years of planning for the project.
Two New REM Stations Planned for Southwest Montreal
Two new REM stations will be built in Southwest Montreal, with construction starting in 2028 and openings planned for 2030, expanding the rapid‑transit network across Greater Montreal.
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.
Pedestrian Critically Injured After Bus Collision on Montreal South Shore
A pedestrian was critically injured after being hit by a city bus on Montreal's South Shore on Tuesday evening, prompting an emergency response and a police investigation.
CDPQ Infra Begins Planning Two New REM Stations
CDPQ Infra began planning two new REM stations in Griffintown and Bridge‑Bonaventure on June 16, 2026, with completion aimed for 2030, to expand Montreal’s rapid‑transit network and improve citywide connectivity.
Two Injured as Head‑On Crash Closes Danforth Road
A head‑on collision at Danforth and Brimley Road early Wednesday injured two men and led to the temporary closure of Danforth Road, disrupting traffic in Scarborough.
Heavy Rain Halts REM Service, Cuts Power at Trudeau Airport
Severe rain and thunderstorms on June 17 caused a power outage at Montréal‑Trudeau Airport and forced a temporary suspension of REM trains on a segment of the network.
AI Traffic Lights Deployed in Quebec City and Kirkland
AI began managing traffic lights in Quebec City and Kirkland on June 15, 2026, aiming to cut congestion and improve flow, following similar deployments in cities like Melbourne. The pilot will be evaluated for possible wider adoption across the province.
Porter Airlines Promotes New South Shore Terminal
Porter Airlines announced on June 15, 2026 that it is promoting a new passenger terminal at Montreal Metropolitan Airport on the South Shore, positioning it as Montreal’s second airport facility to draw more travelers.
Quebec Reports Fewer Road Deaths Yet More Accident Victims in 2025
Quebec’s 2025 road safety report records fewer highway fatalities than in 2024, but a higher total of accident victims, highlighting a mixed picture of progress and ongoing challenges.
Porter Airlines Launches Service at Revamped South Shore Airport
Porter Airlines started commercial passenger flights from the renovated Montreal Metropolitan Airport on the South Shore on June 15, 2026, marking the airport’s first scheduled commercial service after a major renovation.
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.
