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Montreal · Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 21 min
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- ASuspected arson at Jean Coutu pharmacy in MontrealCityNews Montreal
- AEnvironment Canada issues frost advisory for western QuebecCityNews Montreal
- ATwo Men Arrested After Drug Raids in LachuteCityNews Montreal
- ACharles Milliard Wins Seat as Quebec Liberals Double SeatsCBC Montreal
- AQuebec Election Yields Record 127 LegislatorsJournal de Montréal
- BMontreal and Quebec Environment Ministry Clash Over 2024 Oil Spill CleanupLa Presse Montréal
- BMontreal transit agency probes fatal subway track accidentGlobal News Montreal
- BSinger Sass Jordan, 63, Passes AwayCBC Montreal
- BMontreal municipal workers to strike evenings and weekends starting Oct. 19La Presse Montréal
- BMontreal transit agency rejects arming constables, hires ex‑police chief to boost metro securityLa Presse Montréal
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Suspected Arson Ignites Jean Coutu Pharmacy in Montreal
A fire suspected to be arson broke out at a Jean Coutu pharmacy in Rosemont–La Petite‑Patrie early Saturday morning, prompting a response from Montreal police…
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Montreal and Quebec Environment Ministry Dispute Oil Spill Cleanup Costs
The city and provincial environment ministry are in court over who will pay for cleaning a 2024 hydrocarbon spill in Pointe‑aux‑Trembles, with the spill’s…
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Green Line Service Restored After Hour-Long Shutdown
The Green line was halted for roughly an hour on October 1 after emergency services intervened, but service resumed later that evening.
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Frost Advisory Issued for Western Quebec Overnight
Environment Canada warned that western Quebec could see near‑freezing temperatures overnight Tuesday, issuing a frost advisory to protect plants, trees and…
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STM Investigates Fatal Subway Track Incident at Lionel‑Groulx
A man died after falling onto the tracks at Lionel‑Groulx station on Oct. 4, 2026, prompting an STM investigation.
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Weekend traffic disruptions expected in Greater Montreal
Drivers in Greater Montreal face expected congestion on October 2-3 due to planned roadwork and other weekend disruptions.
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Two Men Arrested After Drug Raids in Lachute
Two men, aged 39 and 36, were arrested by the Sûreté du Québec after drug raids on Sydney Street in Lachute, where cannabis, meth and prescription tablets were…
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Montreal Singer Sass Jordan Dies at 63
Montreal‑born singer Sass Jordan, known for her powerful vocals, died at 63 on Oct. 2, 2026.
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Montreal municipal workers to strike evenings and weekends starting Oct. 19
About 3,000 Montreal municipal workers will strike evenings and weekends starting Oct. 19, after a one‑day walkout in March.
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Quebec Election Increases Assembly to Record 127 Seats
The 2026 Quebec provincial election resulted in a National Assembly of 127 members, the largest size ever recorded.
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STM rejects arming constables, hires ex‑police chief for security
The STM decided not to arm its constables and hired former Sûreté du Québec chief Martin Prud’homme to enhance metro safety, citing concerns about the rapid…
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