STM Rejects Arming Constables, Names Ex-Police Chief to Lead Security
STM said its constables will not receive firearms and hired former Sûreté du Québec chief Martin Prud'homme to improve metro security.
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Montreal Police Arrest Suspect in Mexico Over 2025 Homicide
Montreal police said a suspect was arrested in Mexico on Oct. 2, 2026 for involvement in a 2025 homicide of a 34‑year‑old man, marking the third arrest in the investigation.
Two‑Alarm Fire Forces Evacuation of Six Families in Rosemont
A two‑alarm fire started in a laundromat of a three‑storey building in Rosemont‑La Petite‑Patrie on Oct 2, leading firefighters to evacuate six families.
Montreal Municipal Workers Plan Evening and Weekend Strike Starting Oct. 19
Approximately 3,000 Montreal municipal workers will strike evenings, nights and weekends starting Oct. 19, after a one‑day walkout on March 30.
Montreal Police Report Teen-Driven Surge in Jewelry Store Thefts
Police report a growing number of jewelry store thefts in Montreal are being committed by teenagers, some as young as 13, after being recruited for the crimes.
Weekend Traffic Snarls Expected Across Greater Montreal
Drivers should expect traffic congestion in Greater Montreal on October 2-3 due to scheduled roadworks and related closures.
Man in his 40s killed by STM train at Lionel‑Groulx
A man in his 40s fell onto the tracks at Lionel‑Groulx station and was killed when a train hit him on October 3, 2026.
Kéven Breton to Host Radio-Canada’s Montreal Hockey Night
Kéven Breton will host Radio-Canada’s live broadcast of all Montreal Canadiens games on ICI Première and Ohdio starting 2 October 2026.
Montreal Police Announce Third Arrest in 2025 Murder Case
Montreal police reported the arrest of a suspect in Mexico on October 2, 2026, marking the third arrest tied to the March 2025 killing of a 34‑year‑old man.
Two‑Alarm Fire Forces Evacuation of Six Families in Montreal
A two‑alarm fire that began in a ground‑floor laundromat on Oct. 2 forced the evacuation of six families from a three‑storey residential building in Montreal’s Rosemont‑La Petite‑Patrie.
Minors as Young as 13 Linked to Montreal Jewelry Theft Surge
Montreal police say a surge in jewelry store robberies involves recruited minors, some as young as 13, with 13 youths identified.
Man Dies After Falling onto Train at Lionel‑Groulx Station
A man in his 40s was killed when he fell onto the tracks at Lionel‑Groulx station and was hit by an STM train; emergency services responded after a 911 call.
Montreal Municipal Workers to Strike Evenings and Weekends Starting Oct. 19
Around 3,000 Montreal municipal workers will strike evenings and weekends starting Oct. 19, after a one‑day strike in March.
Students rally in Montreal, Quebec City over limited party options
Hundreds of students protested in Montreal and Quebec City over limited party choices and low youth turnout ahead of the Quebec election.
STM says special constables will not be armed
STM announced that its special constables will not be allowed to carry weapons, citing concerns about the speed of force use. The authority continues to use unarmed constables for transit security.
Quebec Officer Denies Assault, Claims Woman Initiated Encounter
A Sûreté du Québec officer denied a sexual‑assault charge in Montreal, saying the intoxicated woman initiated the encounter, and testified about the interaction in court.
Weekend Traffic Snarls Expected Across Greater Montreal
Motorists in Greater Montreal should anticipate congestion on October 2-3 due to planned construction and road work, a common weekend occurrence in the region.
False Ebola alarm at Montreal hospital
A Montreal hospital isolated a woman with Ebola-like symptoms on Oct. 1, 2026, but later determined it was a false alarm.
Lawyers Challenge Montreal Ban on Insulting City Workers
A group of lawyers has sued over Montreal's new bylaw that bans insults toward city employees.
Montreal Police Note Teen Surge in Jewelry Store Thefts
Montreal police report a growing number of jewelry store thefts committed by teens, some as young as 13, indicating increased recruitment of youths into crime.
