Montreal News Roundup: Canal Deaths, Train Derailment, and More

Top Montreal-area stories include canal deaths, a derailment, and transit changes.

Quebec coroner investigates deaths of two people pulled from Lachine Canal Montreal canal deaths: Coroner investigates two men pulled from Lachine Canal See what happened near RenéLévesque Park and how investigators are piecing it together Investigation underway after train derailment near Montreal Repentigny train derailment probe examines CN railcars, evacuation, and cleanup No injuries reported as crews clear tracks; see what investigators uncover next Jarry Park redevelopment plans raise concerns among local residents and youth baseball players Jarry Park redevelopment faces pushback in Montreal’s Villeray borough See why residents want city planners to protect public access and local sports Man convicted in Longueuil courthouse stabbing Quebec court stabbing verdict: Alexandre Garcès guilty of attempted murder See how the judge weighed mental illness, intent and criminal responsibility Federal workers face challenges as fourday office return begins Ottawa federal workers return to office four days a week amid space concerns See what the policy shift means for parking, transit, and workplace capacity Air Canada cuts several U.S. routes as fuel costs rise Air Canada cuts U.S. routes as fuel costs rise and transborder demand weakens See which flights are delayed or canceled, and what service changes are next Microsoft to cut 4,800 jobs in Xbox restructuring Microsoft layoffs reshape Xbox strategy and cut 4,800 jobs worldwide See how the gaming overhaul could impact studios, titles, and future growth Two people die in collision on Route 148 in Mirabel, Quebec Mirabel crash on Route 148 leaves two dead after a car and semitruck collide Police investigate the deadly Quebec collision near Montreal; road closures caused delays 45car train derails north of Montreal CN Rail derailment in Repentigny prompts investigation after 45 cars leave track No injuries or leaks reported, but power outages and evacuations raised concern