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Montreal to create 2 pedestrian-only public squares downtown
Nov 27, 2024 · The City of Montreal is planning to build two pedestrian-only public squares downtown — turning parts of the metropolis’ most popular street car free. The future Place McGill, between Robert-Bourassa Boulevard and Mansfield Street, is being touted as a “must-see destination in the heart of the city” by Mayor Valérie Plante. Place Concordia, between Bishop […]
Montreal city councillors table motion to declare state of …
Nov 16, 2024 · A pair of independent Montreal city councillors have tabled a motion to get the city to declare a state of emergency on homelessness next week. The motion calls on the city to usher in a host of measures including requisitioning private accommodation spaces to shelter the unhoused before winter comes and allocating more resources to […]
Major water main break being investigated by city of Montreal ...
Aug 29, 2024 · The city of Montreal is conducting an emergency inspection of the water main pipe that burst open almost two weeks ago to determine the cause of the break and to inspect more of the pipe to evaluate its current state. “We’re inspecting right now 2.6 kilometers of the pipe that broke, including where it broke, […]
Montreal unveils vision for long-term development of downtown ...
Jan 16, 2024 · Creating two new “mixed and vibrant” neighbourhoods is part of the City of Montreal’s vision for the long-term development of downtown. In a six-year and $1.8 billion development plan unveiled Tuesday, city officials say they intend to support the development of two large-scale projects in the Bridge-Bonaventure …
Canadian government pledges over $300M to create new housing …
Nov 15, 2024 · The federal government announced that it will provide close to $364 million to help build 989 new housing units in Montreal. Several parliament members, including Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon and Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board Anthony Housefather held a press conference in Montreal on Friday.
Montreal mayor not seeking third mandate: What comes next?
Oct 23, 2024 · Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante announced she will not be running in the next municipal election, citing a waning level of energy at the prospect of another four years in office. CityNews spoke to political analyst Karim Boulos about what it all means for Montreal. What do you make of the decision and are you surprised […]
Close to 900 affordable housing units inaugurated in Montreal
Oct 18, 2024 · The Governments of Canada and Quebec, as well as the City of Montreal and other partners inaugurated 893 social and affordable housing units on Friday.
Improvement to Montreal Village but troubles persist - CityNews …
Apr 20, 2024 · Members of the community in Montreal’s Village neighbourhood say they’ve seen some improvements to local security and cleanliness, but argue Quebec needs to do more to support vulnerable people in the area. Montreal last June launched a strategy to revitalize the historic LGBTQ district after residents and business owners raised safety concerns amid intersecting homelessness, […]