Montreal Municipal Workers to Strike Evenings, Weekends Starting Oct. 19
Around 3,000 city workers will strike evenings and weekends starting Oct. 19, after a March 30 walkout.
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False alarm after Montreal hospital isolates suspected Ebola patient
A Montreal hospital isolated a woman suspected of having Ebola on Oct. 1, 2026, but later determined she did not have the disease.
Laval Student-Athlete Receives $2,500 Maizon Dort Scholarship
Malek Alphonse of Laval received a $2,500 scholarship and lifelong support from the Maizon Dort Foundation, with mentorship provided by the Aléo Foundation. He and fellow student‑athlete Noah May were the two recipients selected.
Winter Encampments Grow as Montreal Homeless Face Cold
Encampments of homeless individuals are growing in Montreal as winter approaches, amid limited shelter capacity and unfulfilled election promises.
Montreal Police Arrest Suspect in Mexico Over 2025 Murder
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Montreal Police Alert on Youth Involvement in Jewelry Heists
Montreal police warn that organized recruitment of minors, including children as young as 13, is driving a rise in jewelry store thefts in the city.
CRTC to Launch Mobile Coverage Reporting Standard
The CRTC is launching a reporting standard that lets consumers see mobile coverage quality and spot gaps, enhancing transparency nationwide.
Quebec Business Leaders Ask New Premier for Entrepreneur Meetings
Quebec business leaders are calling on the incoming premier to meet entrepreneurs and outline a clear economic plan, warning the province is lagging behind the rest of Canada as an election approaches.
Montreal Municipal Professionals Plan Evening and Weekend Strike
Around 3,000 municipal workers will strike evenings, nights and weekends in October 2026, after a one‑day strike on March 30 earlier in the year.
STM bans firearms for special constables again
STM said its special constables cannot carry firearms or stun guns after concerns they were too quick to use force, reaffirming an earlier weapons ban.
Three Montrealers Win $1 Million Each in Lottery
Three Montrealers each won $1 million in lottery games, with tickets bought in LaSalle. The wins were in Lotto Max, Extra and Lotto 6/49.
Weekend road works set to cause traffic snarls in Greater Montreal
Motorists face expected congestion due to planned road works across Greater Montreal on Oct 3‑4, 2026. Weekend construction often adds traffic delays in the region.
Five Party Leaders Deliver Final Appeals Before Quebec Election
Five main party leaders issued final campaign messages to Quebec voters on election day, seeking to sway the electorate before the October 5 vote.
False Ebola Alarm at Montreal Hospital
A Montreal hospital isolated a female patient over suspected Ebola symptoms on Oct. 1, 2026, but officials later confirmed it was a false alarm.
Montreal Vigil Honors Two Women, Calls for Domestic Violence Action
A Montreal vigil in October honored two women killed in recent attacks and urged action on domestic violence, with further events planned for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Kéven Breton to Host Radio-Canada’s Montreal Hockey Night
Kéven Breton is set to host a live radio program covering all Montreal Canadiens games on Radio-Canada’s ICI Première and Ohdio, announced on Oct. 2, 2026.
STM again refuses to arm transit constables
STM confirmed that its special constables will remain unarmed, citing concerns about excessive force, and reaffirmed an earlier ban on weapons for transit officers.
Three Montrealers Win $1 Million Each in Lottery
Three LaSalle residents, including Joey Sacco and Anissia Vincenza Greco, each won $1 million in separate national lottery games in April 2026.
CRTC Introduces Cellphone Coverage Reporting Standard
The CRTC is launching a reporting standard for cellphone coverage to provide clearer signal information to consumers and identify underserved regions.
Lawyers Challenge Montreal Bylaw Banning Insults to City Workers
A group of lawyers sued on October 1, 2026, challenging Montreal's new bylaw that criminalizes insulting city employees, such as police officers.
