Montreal hopes to repair damaged reputation during Grand Prix weekend / The Toronto Star
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 8:21 am
Montreal is staging a comeback as it prepares for the Grand Prix weekend following last year’s debacle. City officials promise tighter organization and bolstered infrastructure improvements to shake off past embarrassments, aiming to showcase a reformed and resilient urban image on the international stage.
Les inondations et les inspections intempestives des terrasses ont terni l’événement l’an dernier.
Montreal is hoping to redeem itself during the upcoming Grand Prix weekend after last year's event became a source of embarrassment.
MONTREAL - Montreal is hoping to redeem itself during the upcoming Grand Prix weekend after last year's event became a source of embarrassment.
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