Two workers rescued from boom lift on 14th floor
Emergency teams rescued two workers from a boom lift on the 14th floor of a downtown Montreal building on October 9, 2026.

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Emergency teams rescued two workers from a boom lift on the 14th floor of a downtown Montreal building on October 9, 2026.
A 50‑year‑old Winnipeg resident was charged on Oct. 9, 2026 with several child sexual exploitation offenses tied to alleged abuse in the Philippines, following an international investigation. The case stems from a cross‑border probe into child exploitation in the Philippines.
Lotto Max's jackpot rose to $85 million after the October 9 draw went without a winner, triggering a rollover from $80 million.
Klein suggested forming three advanced‑care paramedic teams to handle minor emergencies, freeing ambulances for critical calls. The idea was presented at a Oct. 9 campaign event on public‑safety measures.
Provincial and territorial leaders have requested the Liberal government expand the mining exploration tax credit to support smaller mining firms, citing an election promise and growing regional pressure.
The school opened a 66‑year‑old 1960 time capsule and prepared a new one during its 100‑year centennial celebration on Oct. 9, 2026.
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A Manitoba farmer welcomed a new RCMP unit targeting livestock theft after his sheep were allegedly taken, as the police expand efforts to curb such crimes province‑wide.
CBC Manitoba reports light snow and cooler temperatures for northern Manitoba this Saturday, with further drops expected Sunday and Monday.
Tenant advocacy groups in Manitoba have signed an open letter demanding immediate rent‑control measures, saying rising rents are displacing long‑term tenants. The province currently lacks a province‑wide rent‑control policy.