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Montreal’s urban planning committee will recommend the adoption of a proposed plan and by-law change to develop the bleak area between the Lachine Canal and the St. Lawrence River, encompassing historical and cultural city landmarks like Habitat 67, the Farine Five Roses building and Silo no. 5.

"We want to sleep at night," said a woman who lives nearby.

Montreal, in conjunction with Quebec and Canada, will open a new $10.5 million overnight womens shelter to meet the growing demand for spaces from the citys vulnerable populations.

For decades, many in Little Burgundys Black community have dreamed of rebuilding the historic Negro Community Centre. Now, those dreams are one step closer to reality: The Centre for Canadians of African Descent (CCAD), has purchased the vacant lot where the NCC once stood, intending to hand it over to the community eventually.

The city of Montreal has identified 93 new lots with a view to subjecting them to the right of first refusal for social housing and residential purposes.

Thousands of Montrealers will soon start receiving notices of eviction or repossession of housing for July 1, and the city is rolling out an awareness campaign to better inform them

Thousands of Montrealers will soon start receiving notices of eviction or repossession of housing for July 1, and the city is rolling out an awareness campaign to better inform them

The Atwater Market is getting ready to launch the holiday season with their 6th edition of the Montreal Christmas Village!

The Southwest borough office in Montreal along with the citys health and social services centre (CIUSSS) are teaming up with local aid organizations to assist those families left without a home after the devastating apartment fire in St. Henri.

/CNW/ - Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. That is why the Government of Canada is partnering with the City of Montréal and the...