The Local Sunset
Montreal · Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 20 min
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69-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Dorval SUV Crash
An SUV hit and killed a 69-year-old pedestrian at a busy Dorval intersection near the airport on Oct. 21, and Montreal police responded to the incident.
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Study Finds Montrealers Ignore Growing Air‑Quality Alerts
A study reports that Montreal residents continue their usual habits even as air‑quality alerts for smog, ozone, fireworks and forest fires become more common.
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City Council Orders Police Chief to Testify on Station Misconduct
The council voted to require the police chief to testify after complaints of serious misconduct at two stations.
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Mayor Welcomes Quebec Funding for Montreal Homelessness Programs
The Quebec government announced financial aid for Montreal's homelessness initiatives, which Mayor Valérie Plante welcomed at a provincial ministers' council.
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Montreal Weighs One‑Way Redesign for Rue Berri with Greenery
Montreal is reviewing three redesign plans for Rue Berri, including a one‑way northbound option with broader sidewalks and more plants, after nine months of…
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STM to Replace 60 Metro Escalators by 2031
STM unveiled a $200 million plan to replace about 60 escalators—one‑fifth of its network—by 2031, including new escalators for the future Blue line extension.
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Quebec Government Resumes Repairs on Saint‑Pierre Interchange, Traffic Delays Expected
Quebec officials restarted interim repairs on the Saint‑Pierre interchange during the week of October 26, leading to notable traffic delays as the site awaits…
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Quebec Agencies Close Websites Over New PHP Vulnerabilities
Three Quebec agencies disabled their public websites on October 21 due to two newly found PHP protocol vulnerabilities, aiming to stop potential exploitation.
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Canadian News Publishers Question Meta's Updated Terms
Canadian news publishers raised concerns over Meta's updated terms and sought clarification on the effect on news distribution.
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Cirque du Soleil to debut new 'Utopia' show in Montreal
Cirque du Soleil will debut its new "Utopia" circus show in Montreal in April 2027, with a later run in Gatineau in the autumn of the same year.
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Premier backs CSQ call, orders education minister to schedule assembly
The Premier has tasked the new education minister with convening a province‑wide assembly in early 2027, fulfilling a two‑year CSQ campaign.
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Montreal Man May Owe Over $1 Million After Uncovered Surgery
An uninsured Montreal man faces a bill exceeding $1 million for emergency spine surgery, as Quebec's health plan only covers residents with provincial coverage.
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