Montreal Municipal Workers Schedule Evening and Weekend Strike
Around 3,000 Montreal municipal workers plan an evening and weekend strike in October, after a one‑day strike on March 30.
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Green Line Service Restored After Hour-Long Shutdown
The Green line was shut down for about an hour on October 1 due to emergency services, causing rush‑hour delays, before service was restored later that afternoon.
Weekend roadwork expected to slow Montreal traffic
Multiple roadworks scheduled for October 3-4 are likely to cause traffic congestion in Greater Montreal.
Minors as Young as 13 Linked to Montreal Jewelry Theft Surge
Police say a surge in Montreal jewelry store thefts involves minors, including youths as young as 13, who are being recruited for the crimes.
Montreal Murder Suspect Arrested in Mexico
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False Ebola Alarm Triggers Isolation at Montreal Hospital
A Montreal hospital isolated a female patient on Oct. 1 due to suspected Ebola, but officials later found it was a false alarm.
False Ebola Alarm Leads to Patient Isolation in Montreal Hospital
A female patient showing Ebola-like symptoms was isolated at a Montreal hospital on 1 October 2026, but officials later ruled it a false alarm. The response follows routine protocols for potential Ebola cases.
Montreal Rally Honors Two Slain Women, Calls for Action
Local groups in Montreal held a rally in October to honor two women killed in separate incidents and to push for stronger action against domestic violence, with further events scheduled for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Lawyers Challenge Montreal Ban on Insulting City Workers
Lawyers have sued over Montreal's new bylaw banning insults toward city workers, saying it restricts free speech.
Kids' 'Studio No Stress' Exhibit Opens at Laval Health Museum
A new temporary exhibit for children six and up, "Studio pas de stress," opened at the Laval health museum and will run for a year. The show, created by the Montreal science centre, offers interactive displays for young visitors.
Homeless Camps Expand in Montreal as Winter Approaches
Homeless camps are increasing in Montreal, including on rue Notre-Dame, as winter nears, leading three local groups to urge that promised assistance be put into action.
Three Montrealers Win $1 Million Each in Lottery
Three Montreal residents, including Joey Sacco and Anissia Vincenza Greco, each won $1 million in separate lottery draws in April 2026, totalling $3 million.
STM Rejects Firearms for Constables, Appoints Former Police Chief
STM decided against arming its constables and brought in former police chief Martin Prud’homme to improve metro security, citing concerns about the rapid use of force.
Montreal Police Arrest Suspect in 2025 Homicide Case
Montreal police said a suspect was arrested in Mexico for a March 14, 2025 homicide, marking the third arrest in the case.
Municipal Professionals to Strike Evenings and Weekends from Oct. 2
Around 3,000 municipal workers will start a second strike covering evenings, nights and weekends on Oct. 2, following a one‑day strike in March.
Quebec Man Arrested in Mexico Over 2022 Montreal Murder
A 22‑year‑old Quebec man was arrested in Mexico on Oct. 1, 2026, suspected of a 2022 Montreal murder, ending years of being at large.
Man Stabbed in Rosemont‑La Petite‑Patrie Early Friday
A 29-year-old man was stabbed in an armed attack in Rosemont‑La Petite‑Patrie early Friday.
Truck driver gets six-year term for South Shore fatal crash
A truck driver was sentenced to six years in prison for a 2022 South Shore crash that killed two people after being found to have been playing a video game while driving.
Gas Pipe Rupture Sparks Power Outages and Traffic Jams in Downtown Montreal
A gas pipeline rupture on Thursday evening cut power and caused traffic jams in downtown Montreal.
Man Seriously Injured in Rosemont Stabbing
A 29-year-old man was stabbed in an armed assault in Rosemont‑La Petite‑Patrie on Oct. 1, 2026, sustaining serious injuries. Police responded to 911 calls and are investigating the incident.
