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On airMontreal · Friday, October 9, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 21 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- APolice probe Thursday night gunshots in Montreal's Villeray areaCityNews Montreal
- APermanent Roof Pieces Arrive at Montreal Olympic StadiumCBC Montreal
- ARenaud to Perform at Symphonic Tribute Shows in Montreal and Quebec CityRadio-Canada National
- ATwo Window Cleaners Rescued from a Boom Lift in Downtown MontrealRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- AMontreal Couple Tackles City Marathon After ALS DiagnosisGlobal News Montreal
- BLightning strike shuts down Montreal REM during morning rushCBC Montreal
- BMontreal housing market shows early signs of slowdown, report saysRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BMontreal police detain minors after robbery and vehicle crashCBC Montreal
- BMontreal to add 3,000 emergency shelter spots for homelessGlobal News Montreal
- BStorm‑Related Crash Closes Jacques‑Cartier Bridge RampJournal de Montréal
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Stories from this broadcast

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Police Investigate Thursday Night Gunshots in Villeray Alley
Police responded to 911 calls about gunshots in a Villeray alley on Oct. 8, 2026, around 8:30 p.m. and are investigating the incident.

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Lightning Strike Halts REM Service Near Champlain Bridge
A lightning strike on Thursday morning near the Champlain Bridge halted REM service, delaying commuters during rush hour.

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Montreal Moves to Close Large Boarding House
Montreal is pursuing the closure of a major boarding house, affecting dozens of tenants, as part of its response to a homelessness crisis.

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Permanent Roof Sections Arrive at Montreal Olympic Stadium
Permanent roof elements arrived at the Montreal Olympic Stadium and will be moved into place in the coming weeks, marking the start of installation after a…

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Montreal Residential Market Shows Early Signs of Slowdown
A report from the Quebec real‑estate brokers association indicates that Montreal's residential market is showing early signs of reduced activity after years of…

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PQ to request recount after 10‑vote loss in Vachon
The Parti Québécois will request a recount in Vachon after its candidate lost to the Liberal opponent by ten votes, according to the October 7 announcement.

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Renaud to Celebrate 50 Years with Symphonic Shows in Quebec
Renaud will perform at symphonic tribute concerts in Montreal and Quebec City on Oct. 10‑11, 2026, celebrating his 50‑year career.

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Montreal Police Detain Minors After Jewelry Robbery and Crash
Montreal police arrested five minors, including a 14‑year‑old, after a jewelry store robbery and a police chase that ended with a crash into a Saint‑Henri…

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Two Window Cleaners Rescued from Boom Lift in Downtown Montreal
Two window cleaners were rescued from a boom lift on a downtown Montreal high‑rise building after getting stuck, with emergency responders providing assistance.

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Montreal Adds 3,000 Emergency Shelter Spots for Homeless
Montreal will add 3,000 emergency shelter spots to address its escalating homelessness crisis.

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Montreal Couple Runs Marathon After ALS Diagnosis
A Montreal couple plans to tackle the city marathon together following ALS diagnoses, viewing the race as a joint challenge.

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Storm Crash Closes Jacques‑Cartier Bridge Ramp
A storm‑related crash on October 8 closed the Jacques‑Cartier Bridge access ramp on Montreal's South Shore, as heavy thunderstorms disrupted traffic and caused…
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