The Local Sunrise
Montreal · Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · 7:00 AM local · 22 min
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- AMayor rejects motion to summon Montreal police chiefCityNews Montreal
- AFood Aid Requests Near 15 Million in MontrealLa Presse
- AQuebec judge orders recount in Champlain riding after close electionCBC Montreal
- ALaval Lowers Quebec Flag After Deadly Wainwright Base FireCourrier Laval
- AMajor Montreal Road Closures Planned for WeekendLa Presse Montréal
- BFire erupts at Montreal building housing popular pastry shop and restaurantJournal de Montréal
- BMajor Fire Ravages Building in Montreal's Saint-Michel NeighborhoodRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BMontreal Council Approves Motion for Police Chief to TestifyCBC Montreal
- BSTM to Replace About 60 Metro Escalators by 2031La Presse Montréal
- BMontreal Mayor Warns 2027 Budget Will Require Tough ChoicesLa Presse Montréal
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Mayor blocks motion to summon police chief
The mayor rejected an emergency motion by Projet Montréal to have the police chief appear before council within seven days to address allegations against…
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Fire Breaks Out in Montreal Building Housing Popular Pastry Shop and Restaurant
A fire broke out on Oct. 19, 2026, in a three‑story Montreal building that contained the Duc de Lorraine restaurant and a popular pastry shop.
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Man Could Face Over $1 Million Bill for Emergency Spine Surgery
A Manila‑origin resident of Montreal faces a potential $1 million charge for emergency spine surgery due to lack of provincial coverage. Quebec's health plan…
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Food Aid Requests Near 15 Million in Montreal
Nearly 15 million food‑aid requests have been logged in Montreal, prompting charities and food banks to report a sharp rise in demand.
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Fire Destroys Apartment Building in Montreal’s Saint-Michel
A massive fire on Oct. 19 destroyed an apartment building in Montreal’s Saint‑Michel area, hospitalising three people as 150 firefighters responded.
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Montreal boroughs to raise local taxes by nearly 9% in 2027
Local taxes in Montreal boroughs will climb about 8.75% in 2027, reflecting budget challenges under the current administration.
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Judge Orders Recount in Quebec's Champlain Riding
A Quebec judge ordered a recount of the Champlain riding results after a 191‑vote margin. The Parti Québécois requested the recount following the close October…
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Council Mandates Police Chief Testimony on Station Misconduct
The council voted to require the police chief to testify about serious misconduct allegations at two Montreal police stations.
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Laval Lowers Flag in Solidarity After Wainwright Fire
Laval lowered its Quebec flag on Oct. 20 to honor victims of a fire at CFB Wainwright that killed four and injured 39.
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STM to Replace 60 Metro Escalators by 2031
STM will replace about 60 escalators and refurbish 20% of the rest by 2031, spending $200 million to upgrade aging infrastructure ahead of the Blue line…
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Major Montreal Road Closures Planned for Weekend
Highway 40 and the Louis‑Hippolyte La Fontaine tunnel will be shut for road work on October 22‑23, affecting major routes to the island.
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Mayor Says 2027 Budget Will Need Tough Choices
The mayor indicated that addressing Montreal's infrastructure shortfall will require tough decisions in the 2027 budget, without committing to limit tax hikes…
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