Swidda Rassy

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Swidda Rassy

A year after a man died after being hit by a train in Montreal West, residents say the crossing is dangerous for pedestrians. They add that their calls for change are not being answered. Resident Joanna Duy said she’s nervous every time she has to cross the intersection. “I think this whole area is a nightmare,” she said. The train tracks are at the intersection of Sherbrooke Street West and Westminster Avenue North. There are only three train barriers.

3 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Erika Morris |Swidda Rassy

The Bridge-Bonaventure project will significantly increase the number of housing units in Montreal, with plans now to build 13,500 units — more than double the original target of 6,000. The city has negotiated with developers who own parts of the land near the Old Port and the Bonaventure Expressway and levered zoning tools, allowing for the construction of additional units.

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Swidda Rassy

St. Michael’s Mission in Montreal will end its overnight shelter services by March 31 due to a lack of staff and resources. The shelter offers 12 beds and additional chairs and can house 60 people overnight. “We just don’t have the manpower to cope with these open longer than the winter period,” said Andrew Marrocco, a community liaison officer at St. Michael’s Mission. “This is my first winter here,” said Shaquil, a 30-year-old man who uses the shelter’s services.

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Swidda Rassy

Some businesses in Plattsburgh, New York, are concerned as they face a decline in Canadian shoppers. Known as “the American suburb of Montreal,” the area heavily relies on cross-border customers, but recent changes in the relationship between Canada and the U.S. are starting to take a toll on some businesses.

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Swidda Rassy

The basement of the General Vanier 234 Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in Montreal’s Pierrefonds-Roxboro is nearly ready for its grand reopening. President Martin Bruyere explains that the space, once fully equipped with new furniture and dartboards, will soon be available for the public to rent. “It’s a major milestone for us,” said Bruyere. He says the space will generate income, which is crucial for keeping the branch open. “Without that income, we can’t keep this building running.