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CTV News
6 days ago
- General
- CTV News
RCMP seek assistance searching for thieves in Drummond, N.B.
An RCMP vehicle can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News) RCMP in Saint-Léonard is seeking help from the public in connection with a break, enter and theft in Drummond, N.B. Thieves forced their way into a residence on Route 108 in Drummond and stole furniture and personal belongings, said an RCMP news release. The residence was unoccupied during the incident. Police said they believe the theft occurred between May 20 and 22. Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area or recorded surveillance footage on those dates is asked to contact Saint-Léonard RCMP. Anonymous tips can be given through Crime Stoppers by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CTV News
02-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Elderly woman in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle
SPVM police vehicles are seen in Montreal, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press) Montreal police (SPVM) are investigating after a woman in her 80s was struck by a vehicle in the Saint-Léonard borough. The SPVM received a 911 call reporting the collision shortly before 8:30 a.m. Monday morning at the intersection of Bélanger Street and Valdombre Street. When officers and emergency crews arrived on the scene, they found the woman with serious injuries to her upper body. She was transported to hospital in critical condition. Police are awaiting an update on her condition. The circumstances surrounding the collision are still unknown. A security perimeter has been set up so investigators can analyze the scene. The area is currently closed to traffic. The investigation is ongoing.
CBC
30-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Tour de l'île to roll through Montreal's east end this weekend
It's that time of the year again. Cyclists will rule the streets of Montreal this weekend as its annual bike festival gets underway. About 40,000 cyclists are expected to participate in the 40th Festival Go Vélo Montreal, split pretty evenly between the Tour la Nuit on Saturday night and Tour de l'île on Sunday. This year's 1980s theme will pay homage to the festival's beginning in 1985, says Vélo Québec CEO Jean-François Rheault. The organization is encouraging participants to wear their most colourful clothes to travel the streets of the city. Nearly 2,900 people took part in the Metropolitan Challenge last Sunday on the South Shore, the first stage of the cycling festival. The Tour de l'île offers a choice of two routes: the 50 kilometre or the 70 to100 kilometre — both of which start in Maisonneuve Park this year and largely explore the east end. The route is closed to car traffic throughout the event, following arterial roadways like Notre-Dame and Sherbrooke streets, as well as Gouin Boulevard. Road closures will begin at roughly 8:30 a.m. and wrap up by 4 p.m., with openings and closings staggered throughout the event. In addition, Vélo Québec is once again offering a 22-kilometre nighttime ride in the boroughs of Saint-Léonard, Montréal-Nord and Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie on Saturday. Road closures begin around 5:30 p.m. and end by 11:30 p.m. "It's a good time to make sure you're seen," said Rheault. "Put lights on your bike and on yourself. It creates a magical movement in the city — a kind of illuminated trail." While it is true that Quebec's cycling culture has evolved considerably over the past few decades, the event's mission is still so relevant, said Rheault. The various circuits closed to car traffic allow cyclists to ride with more peace of mind, but also to "reclaim the city," he added. Several volunteers and police officers will ensure the event is held away from motorists.
CTV News
26-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Two malls in Montreal's east end to be turned into housing
A large swath of land in Montreal's east end is slated to be turned into a new neighbourhood, complete with 7,000 housing units, commercial spaces and a new park. The area on Jean-Talon Street and Langelier Boulevard in the Saint-Léonard borough, about the size of 25 football fields, currently has two malls, which will be repurposed. The city says the 1,450,000-square-metre sector is a major heat island, which could be transformed into 'a living environment that promotes active mobility, social diversity and quality urban environment.' Developer Groupe MACH says it plans to include 1,300 units of social and community housing, family homes, an elementary school and several public amenities. It estimates the project will take 15 years and $3.5 billion to complete. It will be built in seven phases. The first phase will comprise five residential towers with 1,000 housing units — both condos and rentals — along with 250 social and community housing units for students. A cultural centre with a library and auditorium laid out around a public square on a future Metro station is also slated for phase one. The square will have underground parking and a shopping area. Depending on government approval, two high-rises will be built directly on the future Langelier Blue Line Metro station. Groupe MACH says it expects to finish the first phase at the same time as the new station's opening in 2031. On top of the new Metro station, the developer says it wants to encourage 'soft mobility' by creating pedestrian zones and bike lanes between shops, homes and public spaces. Groupe MACH says the idea is to make it possible to walk to the Metro from one end to the other in less than eight minutes. 'The full project is planned in a way that you don't need to have a car,' said Daniel Arbour, vice-president of major projects at Groupe MACH. To mitigate the urban heat island effect, some 1,000 trees are also slated to be planted. There are also plans for a linear park, green roofs and two urban promenades in addition to the public square. The linear park will continue off the Boisé Jean-Milot with a pedestrian link to Félix-Leclerc Park to revitalize the green corridor along the former Molson Creek. 'This is the largest mixed-use development to be completed in the Greater Montreal area for several years,' said Arbour. 'This project is based on a strong conviction: urban planning centered on people, aimed at repairing a run-down urban fabric and breathing new life into a sector that is losing momentum.' Over the last few years, the City of Montreal has been putting out calls for projects to revitalize and innovate its east end through sustainable reindustrialization, green businesses and social innovation.
CBC
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Montreal A to V: Deep inside this hidden cave in Saint-Léonard
Tucked beneath Pie XII Park in Saint-Léonard lies a surprising geological wonder: the Saint-Léonard Cavern, affectionately known as the Fairy Hole. Discovered accidentally in 1812, this limestone cave dates back more than 15,000 years, and it's just steps from a city bus stop. As a new season of tours begins, Debra Arbec goes underground in this episode of the A to V series to give us a sneak peek before the crowds arrive.
