How a century-old Montreal invention changed snow removal in the city
That changed after the turn of the century, when the city took charge. In the early 1900s, labourers were hired to shovel ...
Justin Trudeau says Toronto to Quebec high-speed rail project is ‘real now.’ Where do his successors stand on it?
Named Alto, Canada’s new $3.9B high-speed rail line will run from Toronto to Québec City, with speeds forecast at up to 300 ...
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High-speed rail line would generate billions in economic benefits: report
A new report finds that a high-speed rail link between Toronto and Quebec City could deliver billions of dollars in economic ...
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Quebec City-Toronto high-speed rail expected to cost between $60B and $90B
The rail line is projected to cost between $60 billion and $90 billion, another early-stage estimate subject to change, Imbleau said. But with projections of 24 million round trips per year and a ...
'It's completely unfair:' Moms in western Quebec fear arsenic emissions from Horne Smelter
Jennifer Turcotte joined dozens of protesters outside Quebec’s National Assembly to call for the reduction of arsenic ...
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Roofing companies: Important to remove heavy snow after storms
Toiture Vincent has cleared off 18 houses since nearly 74 centimetres of snow fell on Montreal last Thursday and on Sunday ...
How high-speed rail would change Ontario and Quebec — if it actually happens
If it does happen, a high-speed rail line could mean a trip between Montreal and Toronto would take less than three hours, ...
Amid anxiety about the future of French, a Quebecker’s guide to slang welcomes immigration’s influence
A popular book, Dictionnaire du chilleur, has cast a light on the changing nature of the French spoken by young people in the ...
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Canadian high speed project estimates full service could come in 2041
It will be at least 2041 before Canada’s high speed rail line begins full operation, according to the head of the Crown corporation that will oversee its construction. The Montreal Gazette reports ...
Canada is planning a 186-mile-per-hour train — linking Toronto to Montreal in 3 hours
Journey times between major cities in eastern Canada would be cut in half under the new plans, making train travel more ...
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Friday on My Mind: Say a last goodbye to Quebec actor Julien Poulin, and rock with Benjamin Booker
Other cool events this weekend include a Little Burgundy exhibition of photos by Andrew Jackson, cross-country skiing at Parc Lafontaine and a concert with Lou-Adriane Cassidy.