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.
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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.
Two‑Alarm Fire Forces Evacuation of Six Families in Rosemont
A two‑alarm fire started in a laundromat on the ground floor of a three‑storey building in Rosemont‑La Petite‑Patrie on October 2, forcing the evacuation of six families.
Man in his 40s critically injured after train collision at Lionel‑Groulx
A man in his 40s was critically injured after falling onto the tracks and being hit by a train at Lionel‑Groulx station on Saturday morning.
Montreal Murder Suspect Arrested in Mexico
A Montreal murder suspect was arrested in Mexico on 2 October 2026, the third arrest related to the case that started in March 2025.
STM rejects arming constables, hires ex-police chief for subway security
The STM decided not to arm its constables and hired former police chief Martin Prud’homme to improve subway security, citing concerns that officers use force too quickly amid rising safety worries.
Montreal Municipal Workers to Strike Evenings and Weekends from Oct 19
Around 3,000 Montreal municipal workers will start a strike affecting evenings and weekends on Oct. 19, 2026, following a one‑day walkout in March.
AI-Generated Reporters Appear in Canadian News
AI journalists are being introduced by Canadian media, with a Montreal correspondent encountering a technical issue. This development signals a shift toward greater automation in news reporting.
Green Line Service Restored After Hour-Long Shutdown
The Green line resumed service after an emergency‑service‑triggered shutdown that lasted roughly an hour, causing rush‑hour delays for commuters.
Polls show rising Parti Québécois support on South Shore
Polls indicate rising support for the Parti Québécois on Montreal’s South Shore, while many residents remain skeptical about a forthcoming referendum. The shift follows the area’s past backing of the Coalition Avenir Québec.
