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16 hours ago · Two suspects in connection with a stabbing that took place last August were arrested by Montreal police (SPVM) earlier this month. A 25-year-old suspect was arrested Jan. 18, while a 24-year-old suspect was arrested Jan. 22. Both appeared in court on the day of their respective arrests and faced charges of attempted murder and aggravated […]

17 hours ago · The City of Montreal will spend $3.2 million to provide temporary accommodations to 90 people waiting for permanent social housing. This marks an increase to the initial housing capacity outlined in a pilot project launched last December that announced the construction of temporary housing on two sites capable of housing 60 people. “These homes will […]

2 days ago · The Government of Canada announced a major investment of nearly $50 million for the construction of 144 purpose-built rental units in Montreal, marking a significant milestone in the development of the MileBrook project. Located at the eastern end of the island – at the last mile of Sherbrooke Street – MileBrook will be the largest […]

Oct 9, 2024 · City records show the building is owned by Emile Benamor, who also owns the buildings that burned Oct. 4 on Notre Dame Street East and March 2023 at Place d’Youville in Old Montreal.A total of nine people died in those fires. The building is also listed as Benamor’s law office with the Quebec Bar Association. “We can confirm the event regarding the office of my (client) this morning and ...

Nov 20, 2024 · The City of Montreal’s budget for 2025 is balanced and totals $7.28 billion. Mayor Valérie Plante presented the budget called “A Metropolis on a Human Scale” at City Hall on Wednesday. The City says the 2025 budget will allow the municipal administration to address their priorities including: organizational performance, housing, homelessness, downtown, infrastructure and the […]

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 …

May 16, 2024 · Montreal’s Village is the heart of the 2SLGBTQ+ community in the city, but it’s also been facing safety concerns due to homelessness, drug use, and mental health issues in the area. Residents and business owners are calling for more to be done and launched a petition demanding change, as Mayor Valérie Plante Thursday announced an investment of […]

Dec 16, 2024 · Montreal is planning to acquire roughly 30 apartment buildings in Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. The more than 700 housing units are expected to cost $103 million. “I am honestly really, really happy about this announcement today because what we are doing basically is to literally save like 700 people from the …