The Local Sunset
Montreal · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 19 min
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- ACannabis vaping rises to 14% of Quebecers in 2026CityNews Montreal
- AReport urges Quebec to tackle root causes to halve homelessness by 2030CityNews Montreal
- AQuebec premier urges Carney to let him speak at Canada‑EU summitCBC Montreal
- AHuge pothole on De Lorimier Avenue underscores Montreal's road woesCityNews Montreal
- ACanada watchdog warns Air Canada‑United partnership could curb competition and lift faresCityNews Montreal
- BMass Drug Seizure Hits Organized Crime in Montreal RegionLa Presse
- BPreliminary study finds no safety reason to remove Montreal bike lanesCBC Montreal
- BMontreal sees rise in improvised homeless shelters as winter nearsCBC Montreal
- BMontreal to Open Salvador Dalí Archive Museum in 2027Radio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BMontreal animal shelter expects record 10,400 admissions in 2026Radio-Canada Grand Montréal
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Cannabis Vaping Reaches 14% of Quebecers in 2026
The 2026 survey shows 14% of Quebecers now vape cannabis, a growth driven by young people, while total cannabis use drops across the province.
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Mass Drug Seizure Hits Organized Crime in Montreal Region
Police seized massive quantities of meth, hashish, cocaine and vehicles in a coordinated raid on October 27, targeting organized crime in the Montreal region.
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Government Open to Parts of Divorce Act Amendment Bill, Outcome Uncertain
The government expressed willingness to support portions of a private member’s Divorce Act amendment bill, but the final content of the proposal remains…
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Movement urges Quebec to halve homelessness by 2030
The Movement to End Homelessness in Montreal issued a White Paper urging Quebec to address systemic causes of homelessness to halve the homeless population by…
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Preliminary study finds no safety reason to remove Montreal bike lanes
A study of four Montreal bike paths determined there is no safety justification for their removal, adding to the city's ongoing cycling safety discussion.
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Heavy Truck Flip Blocks A13, Causes Hours of Congestion
A heavy truck overturned on Montreal's A13 on October 27, blocking lanes and causing hours of congestion on this major arterial route.
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Quebec Premier Requests Speaking Slot, Urges PM to Rethink Role
The Quebec premier asked the prime minister to let him speak at the Canada‑EU summit, and both leaders called for a review of Quebec's role at the event.
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Improvised Shelters Rise as Montreal Winter Approaches
Montreal's unhoused are building temporary shelters from pallets and tarps, prompting city officials to examine the trend as winter approaches and safety…
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Massive pothole on De Lorimier Avenue highlights road woes
A massive pothole on De Lorimier Avenue was reported in January, with the city receiving over 4,200 pothole complaints that month, reflecting a seasonal surge…
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Montreal to Open Salvador Dalí Graphic Archive Museum in 2027
Montreal plans to open the Musée des archives de Salvador Dalí in 2027, its first museum dedicated to the surrealist's graphic works.
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Canada watchdog warns Air Canada‑United tie could raise fares
The Competition Bureau warns that a planned partnership between Air Canada and United Airlines could reduce competition and increase fares, and it is reviewing…
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Animal Shelter Anticipates Record 10,400 Admissions in 2026
Proanima forecasts a record 10,400 animal admissions for 2026, marking a sharp increase for the city’s shelter.
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