The Local Sunset
Montreal · Thursday, October 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 20 min
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- ASix Teens Crash Rental Car into Saint-Henri Store While Fleeing PoliceCityNews Montreal
- ALightning Strike Halts Montreal REM ServiceCBC Montreal
- AQuebec man wins $1,000-a-day for life lottery prizeCityNews Montreal
- AParliamentary committee says Quebec voters misled by chatbotCityNews Montreal
- ABill C-39 Passes First Vote in House of CommonsCityNews Montreal
- BMontreal adds nine warming centres for homeless ahead of winterCBC Montreal
- BStorm‑hit South Shore sees early‑morning bridge ramp crashJournal de Montréal
- BRadio-Canada's Enquête Goes Undercover in Montreal Luxury Escort AgencyRadio-Canada National
- BTesla Canada to Pay $162,000 After Montreal EV FireJournal de Montréal
- B35,000 Runners to Flood Montreal Streets for Beneva MarathonLa Presse Montréal
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Stories from this broadcast
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Six Teens Crash Rental Car into Saint-Henri Store While Fleeing Police
Six teens crashed a Communauto rental into a Saint-Henri store while fleeing police after a conflict involving a knife-wielding individual. The crash occurred…
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Montreal Adds Nine Warming Centres for Homeless Ahead of Winter
Montreal will launch nine warming centres in November, adding 500 seasonal spots and raising total emergency housing capacity to 3,000 spaces before winter.
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Parti Québécois Calls for Recount After 10‑Vote Defeat
The Parti Québécois is requesting a recount in Vachon after its candidate lost to the Liberal opponent by ten votes on October 7, 2026.
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Lightning Strike Disrupts Montreal REM Service
A lightning strike near the Champlain Bridge halted REM service and caused delays on Thursday morning.
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Storm‑hit South Shore sees early‑morning bridge ramp crash
A crash on the Jacques‑Cartier Bridge access ramp was reported early on October 8, 2026, amid severe thunderstorms that hampered travel on the South Shore.
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Fire forces 30 to flee, injures three in Park Extension
A fire in a mixed‑use building in Park Extension on Oct. 7 displaced about 30 residents and injured three, with firefighters led by William Murray responding.
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Quebec Man Wins $1,000‑a‑Day Lifetime Lottery Prize
Michel Poulin won a $1,000‑per‑day lifetime annuity in the Grande Vie lottery, allowing him to retire early.
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Enquête Goes Undercover in Montreal Luxury Escort Agency
Enquête went undercover at a major luxury escort agency in Montreal, reflecting the city's prominent upscale escort market.
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Committee Finds Quebec Voters Misled by Chatbot
A parliamentary committee in Ottawa reported that many Quebec voters were given false election information by a chatbot, highlighting concerns over…
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Tesla Canada to Pay $162,000 After Montreal EV Fire
Tesla Canada will pay about $162,000 to the driver’s insurer after an EV fire in Montreal, adding to a pattern of manufacturer settlements over such incidents.
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Bill C-39 Clears First Vote, Sent to Committee
Bill C-39 passed its initial House vote on October 8, 2026, and will be reviewed by a special committee; the 243-page bill is a major economic proposal.
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35,000 Runners Set to Close Montreal Streets for Marathon
Around 35,000 runners will take part in the October 2026 Beneva Marathon, prompting citywide road closures and traffic restrictions.
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