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Montreal Metro Celebrates 60 Years as Infrastructure Deteriorates
STM says about 50% of the metro’s infrastructure is in poor condition, and delayed funding may cause more breakdowns as the system celebrates its 60th year.
Partial Highway 40 Closure Planned for Oct. 2 Weekend
A partial closure of the Saint‑Michel entrance and lane reductions on Crémazie Boulevard will occur on October 2‑3, 2026, for concrete slab repairs on Highway 40.
Auxiliary Nurse Loses Licence After Stealing 800 Morphine Vials
An auxiliary nurse had his licence revoked and was sentenced to six months after being convicted of stealing 800 vials of morphine from Lakeshore Hospital.
Cardiologists Watch Live CTO Angioplasty Streamed from Montreal
Dr. Raja Hatem streamed a live chronic total occlusion angioplasty from Montreal to roughly 150 cardiologists nationwide, providing education on the specialized artery‑clearing procedure.
Coroner Finds One Elderly Victim Died of Cold in Power Outage
A coroner’s report determined that one of two elderly women who died during the January 2026 Montreal power outage died from cold exposure, amid a city‑wide loss of heat.
Mount Royal Cross to be Removed for Year‑Long Repairs
Montreal’s Mount Royal Cross will be taken down from September 2026 to September 2027 for a year‑long repair, replacing roughly a quarter of its steel parts and its lighting system.
Sixteen Charged in Quebec Cocaine Trafficking Probe
Sixteen individuals, aged 24 to 73, were charged with cocaine trafficking in Quebec after the multi-year Project Chrome investigation.
CN declines to reveal herbicide spray details
CN declined to disclose the date and product name of a herbicide spray after Montreal boroughs asked for that information.
PQ vows to scrap Santé Québec, create new health unit
The Parti Québécois pledged to eliminate Santé Québec and create a new unit within the Ministry of Health to decentralize services and boost accountability, as part of its election‑time health reforms.
Man Seriously Injured by Sharp Object in Montreal
Police responded to a report of a stabbing-like injury on Ontario Street East, where a man was seriously wounded by a sharp object.
Montreal squirrels show varied coat colors due to local adaptation
Squirrels in Montreal exhibit diverse coat colors, which experts say result from adaptation to local environments, a point highlighted after residents noted the colorful variety.
CN withholds herbicide spray details in Montreal
CN refused to reveal when and what herbicide it sprayed in Montreal, despite ongoing requests from local borough officials.
STM chief says Montreal subway needs new investment
The STM’s director general called for new investment to safeguard Montreal’s metro system, emphasizing its importance to the city’s economy and transport network.
Quebec Doctor Streams Rare Heart Procedure to Train 150 Cardiologists
Dr. Raja Hatem streamed a live chronic total occlusion angioplasty from Sacré‑Cœur Hospital to educate about 150 cardiologists nationwide. The rare technique repairs blocked arteries without open‑chest surgery and few Canadian doctors can perform it.
New West Island Indoor Pool Opens After $70 Million Build
A new indoor pool in Pierrefonds was opened on September 28, 2026, after a multi‑decade planning process and a budget of more than $70 million.
Partial closure of Highway 40 westbound entrance this weekend
A partial closure of the Saint‑Michel Boulevard entrance and lane reductions on Crémazie Boulevard westbound on Highway 40 are set for the weekend of Oct 2‑3, 2026, to continue concrete slab repairs.
Squirrels' Fur Colors Vary Across Greater Montreal, Host Says
A Radio-Canada host said Montreal squirrels display varied coat colors in different neighborhoods, reflecting adaptation to local conditions.
Four Killed in Helicopter Crash Near Montreal
A helicopter crash near Montreal on September 26 killed four people, leading relatives and community members to honor the victims.
Montreal to Close Streets for UCI World Cycling Championships
Road closures and traffic disruptions are planned in Montreal on September 18, 2026 to host the UCI Road World Championships.
