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The Independent Investigations Office is probing the September 8 death of a motorcyclist east of Montreal after police noted a possible traffic violation. The inquiry will examine evidence and officer actions to determine the circumstances of the fatality.
An emergency incident forced a temporary shutdown of Montreal’s Metro Green line on September 10, 2026, but service was restored later that evening after emergency responders cleared the area.
Montreal police reported a slight decline in recorded crimes for 2025, ending a multi‑year increase in criminal incidents.
Montreal city and the Montreal Firefighters Association reached a principle agreement on September 8, 2026 to renew their collective bargaining contract, moving the negotiations toward finalization.
Mayors and mayresses from Montreal’s surrounding suburbs announced a joint effort on Friday to improve public transit, aiming to coordinate services, share resources, and enhance transportation options for residents.
City officials cleared a homeless encampment in Hochelanga‑Maisonneuve on September 10, 2026 after weeks of resident complaints, noting the removal addressed local disturbances while outreach services remain in place.
BIXI is expanding to up to 120 stations, including about 20 valet locations, to handle the surge of riders expected at the UCI Road World Championships in Montreal from September 20 to 27, 2026.
The STM is testing AI surveillance at two Montreal metro stations to quickly identify loiterers, mainly homeless individuals, with plans to expand to three more stations pending the pilot’s results.
After three student injuries at the same Montreal West intersection, a crossing guard was temporarily reinstated for the 2025‑2026 school year, a move parents call a brief victory.
The Quebec Auditor General launched a spring 2026 investigation into primary schools, with a report expected later in the season. Educators anticipate the findings will offer valuable insights for the province's elementary education system.
Montreal police reported a slight decrease in total crimes for 2025, marking the first dip after several years of rising offenses. The modest decline is being monitored as the city continues its public safety efforts.
Former Montreal mayor Valérie Plante will host TV5’s documentary series “Ça brasse en ville,” which airs in Montreal during the week of September 9‑13, 2026.
Two Hells Angels members were fined in Longueuil on September 10, 2026 for publicly displaying gang patches, violating Quebec’s law against outlaw motorcycle gang symbols.
Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie will conduct remote classes from September 20‑27, 2026, to avoid disruption from the UCI Road World Championships in Montreal. The shift aims to keep schooling uninterrupted while the city hosts the international cycling event.
The City of Montreal and the Montreal Firefighters Association signed a principle agreement on September 8, 2026, ending a dispute that began when the previous contract expired on January 1, 2024. The accord provides a framework for finalizing a new collective bargaining agreement.
A motorcyclist died east of Montreal on September 8, 2026 after police observed a possible traffic violation, prompting an investigation by the independent Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes into potential police misconduct.
Montreal police issued 1,600 citations in 2025 to cyclists for using earphones, a practice banned by the Road Safety Code, while the code still allows drivers one earphone. Officials say the enforcement reflects the code's safety priorities for cyclists.
Bixi is adjusting its bike‑share operations in Montreal to accommodate traffic changes linked to the upcoming Road World Championships, ensuring continued service during the event.
Four of Quebec's five party leaders met with farmers at the Union des producteurs agricoles headquarters in Longueuil on September 10, 2026, seeking agricultural support ahead of the provincial election.
A motorcyclist died east of Montreal on September 8, 2026 after police observed possible traffic violations, leading Quebec’s independent investigations office and the Sûreté du Québec to launch a joint inquiry into the incident.
