Vehicle Ram Used in Kirkland Jewelry Store Heist
A vehicle was driven into a Kirkland jewelry store window on Oct. 1, 2026, as a group fled before police arrived, prompting an investigation.
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Lawyers Challenge Montreal Insult Ban in Court
Lawyers have sued the City of Montreal over a newly adopted bylaw that bans insults toward municipal workers. The challenge targets the provision covering police officers and other city employees.
Green Line Service Resumes After Hour-Long Shutdown
The Green line resumed service after an hour‑long shutdown prompted by emergency services, which had delayed rush‑hour commuters.
Thousands Join Quebec Seniors' Well‑Being March
Thousands marched across seven Quebec cities on October 1 to promote seniors' well‑being, with about 1,500 participants in Montreal and 500 in Quebec City. The event marks the sixth annual coordinated walk for older adults.
Weekend traffic expected to worsen in Greater Montreal
Drivers face expected congestion in Greater Montreal on Oct. 3‑4 due to planned road obstacles, closures and construction.
Engineering Report Flags Immediate Collapse Risk at Montreal Malting Plant
An engineering report warns the Canada Malting plant in Montreal of an immediate collapse risk and recommends controlled demolition as the only safe solution.
Homeless encampments swell across Montreal as winter looms
Encampments are spreading citywide as winter nears, prompting three local groups to urge officials to develop shelter plans.
Tent Camps Multiply in Montreal as Winter Approaches
Encampments are growing in Montreal, and local groups warn winter may force many homeless people to sleep outside.
Man Hospitalized After Stabbing at St‑Leonard Auto Parts Facility
A coworker stabbed a 42‑year‑old man at a St‑Leonard auto parts facility, leading to his hospitalization and the assailant’s arrest by police.
Legal Groups Seek to Halt Montreal Anti‑Insult Bylaw
Legal groups have sued to block Montreal’s anti‑insult bylaw, arguing it breaches charter-protected rights.
Hydro-Québec Plans Overnight Outages in Montreal North
Hydro-Québec will cut power overnight in Montreal North on Oct 2‑3 and Oct 3‑4 for maintenance, affecting thousands of customers.
Metro Nears 60th Anniversary as Maintenance Gaps Grow
Montreal’s Metro is set to celebrate 60 years on October 14, 2026, but STM officials and transit experts warn that inadequate maintenance funding is causing daily degradation of the aging system.
Mariana Mazza Appointed Reading Ambassador for Montreal Book Fair
Mariana Mazza was named reading ambassador for the Montreal Book Fair to help former readers rediscover books; the Salon du livre de Montréal is an annual festival promoting literature in the city.
Laval Health Workers Union Rallies Against Rising Rent
The Laval health‑sector workers' union and the Central Council of Metropolitan Montreal held a rally on September 19, 2026 to protest rising rent prices in the city.
Thousands March for Seniors' Well‑Being Across Quebec
Thousands marched in Montreal and Quebec City on Oct. 1 to advocate for seniors' well‑being, part of the sixth annual province‑wide event.
Stress-Free Studio Exhibition Opens at Armand‑Frappier Health Museum
The Armand‑Frappier Health Museum launched the “Studio pas de stress” exhibition for children six and up, running from late September 2026 to early September 2027.
Early Voting Draws 1.6 Million Quebecers, 25% Turnout
Élections Québec reported that 1.6 million Quebecers, or about 25 % of eligible voters, cast early ballots before the Oct. 5, 2026 provincial election.
Montreal and Quebec to Host 2027 Women's Volleyball World Cup
Canada will host the 2027 Women’s Volleyball World Cup, with Montreal’s Centre Bell and Quebec’s Centre Vidéotron set to stage group‑stage and round‑of‑16 matches.
Quebec Lawyers Seek Class Action Over Driscoll's Contaminated Berries
Quebec lawyers are pursuing a class‑action suit in Quebec Superior Court over alleged chemical contamination in Driscoll's berries shipped between 2022 and 2024.
Montreal and Quebec City to Co‑host 2027 Women's Volleyball World Cup
Montreal and Quebec City will co‑host the 2027 women's volleyball World Cup, a 32‑nation event that also acts as an Olympic qualifier and will be held in five North American cities.
