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Montreal · Monday, October 5, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 21 min
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- APolice Probe Suspected Arson at Dollard-des-Ormeaux RestaurantCityNews Montreal
- AFirefighter awarded courage cross at Quebec City ceremonyCityNews Montreal
- AQuebec Holds Provincial Election Voting Day on Oct. 5, 2026CityNews Montreal
- AMan in his 30s injured by sharp object near Jean‑Talon stationCityNews Montreal
- AMonday’s Showers Give Way to Warmer Week in MontrealCityNews Montreal
- BScottish Volunteer Tackles Digital Apathy in MontrealLa Presse
- BMontreal transit agency probes fatal subway track accidentGlobal News Montreal
- BSinger Sass Jordan, 63, Passes AwayCBC Montreal
- BMontreal Murder Suspect Arrested in MexicoRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BMontreal municipal workers to strike evenings and weekends starting Oct. 19La Presse Montréal
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Police Probe Suspected Arson at Dollard-des-Ormeaux Restaurant
Police and firefighters are probing a suspected arson at a Dollard-des-Ormeaux restaurant fire that started around 2:30 a.m. on Oct. 5, 2026.
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Scottish Volunteer Targets Digital Apathy in Montreal
Scottish volunteer Callum McCadden relocated to Montreal to learn French and provide free digital assistance, helping 28 individuals as part of a citywide…
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STM Rejects Armed Constables, Names Ex-Police Chief to Lead Security
The STM decided not to arm its constables and hired former Sûreté du Québec chief Martin Prud’homme to oversee metro security improvements.
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Firefighter Receives Courage Cross in Quebec City Ceremony
Johnatan Brunet received a Cross of Courage in Quebec City for a life‑risking sea rescue, as part of a Ministry of Internal Security ceremony that also honored…
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STM investigates fatal track accident at Lionel‑Groulx station
The STM is investigating a fatal accident in which a man fell onto the tracks at Lionel‑Groulx station and was struck by a train.
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Green Line Service Restored After Hour-Long Shutdown
An emergency‑services intervention halted the green line for about an hour on Oct. 1, 2026, delaying commuters before service was restored later that morning.
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Quebec Votes in Provincial Election on Oct. 5, 2026
Quebec voters cast ballots on Oct. 5, 2026, after early voting involved 1.6 million people and over a quarter of eligible voters, with 908 candidates seeking…
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Montreal Singer Sass Jordan Dies at 63
Sass Jordan, a Montreal‑raised Canadian singer known for her powerful vocals, died at age 63 on October 2, 2026.
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Man in 30s Injured by Sharp Object Near Jean‑Talon Station
A man in his 30s was wounded by a sharp object during an assault near Jean‑Talon station on Sunday night, prompting a police response in Montreal's…
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Suspect in Montreal Murder Arrested in Mexico
A murder suspect from a Montreal case was arrested in Mexico, the third arrest since the investigation started in March 2025.
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Monday Showers Give Way to Warmer Week in Montreal
Monday starts cloudy with a 60% chance of showers and strong west winds, then clears to a mix of sun and clouds with warmer temperatures later in the week.
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Montreal Municipal Workers to Strike Evenings and Weekends Starting Oct. 19
Around 3,000 Montreal municipal workers will strike evenings and weekends starting October 19, after a one‑day strike on March 30.
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