Once known as a jet-set party town, Acapulco's reputation has taken a hit in recent years due to a high rate of violent crime. Now the oceanside Mexican city is trying to make a comeback and getting Canadians to return is part of that strategy.

From major road repairs to building public toilets to giving arenas and ball fields a facelift, the City of Montreal has released its capital-works priorities for the next three years.

A new section of the Laval Cemetery will allow Montreal-area Muslims to be buried according to religious and cultural traditions, including being buried facing Mecca.