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Montreal police say the case was initially given to the hate crimes squad but was later transferred to the unit that patrols the metro system

The STM and the City of Montreal are facing growing criticism for the decision, which environmentalists and opposition councillors say sets a dangerous precedent.

After over a decade of planning and construction, the Pie-IX bus rapid transit route (BRT, or SRB in French) will finally begin operation on Monday, November 7. The 11-kilometre line crosses the whole width of Montreal Island from east to west, from Mercier–Hochelaga Maisonneuve to Montréal-Nord, and pokes into eastern Laval.

For drivers, summer 2022 will be marked by noise, dust, huffs, puffs, and likely more than a little screaming at no one in particular. Mobilité Montréal has released a long (long, long, long) list of Montreal highway construction projects that will affect traffic in the months ahead. Believe it or not, the compilation below is only a partial list, including major projects on highways, bridges and thoroughfares on Montreal Island only. A complete list, including construction on the local street...

It seems like we report on this every year, but once again, there are definitive plans to extend the Montreal Blue line further east. Minister for Transport and Minister Responsible for the Montreal Region Chantal Rouleau announced a revised plan for five additional metro stations on March 18."The blue line will go to Anjou," Rouleau said. "The project has been enhanced to open up an entire population who will now have access to a public transit system worthy of the name."