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4542 storiesnewest firstlatest September 18, 2026page 38 of 228
A panel of AI and healthcare experts met at Montreal’s All In conference on September 17 to explore how artificial intelligence might help mitigate Canada’s physician shortage, discussing potential applications and challenges.
Montreal police evacuated residents above a Jean‑Talon Street restaurant on September 17 after a fire, marking the second evacuation of the building in under a month.
A 19‑year‑old was arrested after an anti‑AI protest organized by Résistance Montréal turned violent on Jeanne‑Mance Street in downtown Montreal on September 16, 2026. The demonstration, held near the All In conference, aimed to denounce perceived risks of artificial intelligence.
Police found a one‑year‑old baby near the Notre‑Dame homeless encampment on September 17, 2026, and referred the child to the provincial youth protection agency amid ongoing safety concerns at downtown encampments.
Coalition Avenir Québec leader Christine Fréchette rejected a claim that Quebec’s health‑IT overhaul would cost $1 billion, emphasizing that the figure is inaccurate amid political debate over the project’s budget.
Montreal police have issued a citywide appeal for information to locate a 15‑year‑old girl who vanished in late August 2026, urging anyone with tips to contact authorities.
At the All In conference in Montreal, AI and health‑care experts debated whether artificial‑intelligence tools for symptom recognition and triage could help alleviate Canada’s doctor shortage. They identified potential benefits, challenges and the need for further study before large‑scale adoption.
Montreal Police Service has issued a directive banning the hogtie restraint after a fatality last year, citing the technique’s known risks and its link to prior deaths.
Montreal's average gasoline price rose to $2.07 per litre on September 17, a 3.5% increase linked to global geopolitical tensions that are driving higher fuel costs worldwide.
Montreal Police are investigating a third suspected arson at a north‑end commercial building, occurring within three weeks. The investigation focuses on forensic evidence and community tips as authorities work to identify the cause.
A protest against artificial intelligence organized by Résistance Montréal in downtown Montreal turned violent on September 16, 2026, resulting in the arrest of a 19‑year‑old participant.
Health and social assistance jobs make up 20% of Quebec's vacant positions, with half of all openings located in the Capitale‑Nationale, Montérégie and Montréal regions.
Montreal city council will vote next week on an ordinance that bans insulting police and municipal employees, imposing fines up to $2,000 to deter verbal abuse of city workers.
Montreal's police service purchased four license‑plate reading cameras from Flock, expanding the city's automated vehicle monitoring system.
Coalition Avenir Québec leader Christine Fréchette rejected reports that a new provincial health‑IT project would cost $1 billion, stating the estimate was unfounded. The denial comes amid ongoing discussions about modernising Quebec’s health‑care infrastructure.
Montreal police have acquired four licence‑plate‑reading cameras from Flock, drawing controversy over the collection of data from all passing vehicles.
Montreal police are urging residents to help locate a 15‑year‑old girl missing since late August, launching a city‑wide search that relies on community tips and volunteer effort.
Montreal police have issued an internal directive banning the hogtie restraint technique after it was linked to a man's death last year, reflecting ongoing concerns about its safety.
Montreal police discovered a mother and her one‑year‑old child living in an east‑end homeless encampment on September 17, 2026, and opened an investigation. The find comes amid a citywide rise in makeshift shelters for people experiencing homelessness.
Montreal police are investigating a suspected arson at a north‑end commercial building, the third fire at the site in under three weeks, and have launched a focused inquiry into the repeated incidents.
