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Montreal · Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 21 min
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- AREM trains skip Panama station after doors blockedCityNews Montreal
- AQuebec Judge Rules No-Pet Clauses Violate Charter RightsCityNews Montreal
- ANorthbound lane of Honoré-Mercier Bridge stays closed amid repair planningCityNews Montreal
- AMontreal Health Center Launches Food Waste Reduction InitiativeLa Presse
- AMore than a third of Quebec nurses under 35 left the field in 2024, MEI findsCityNews Montreal
- BStudy finds 26% of Montreal adults fell below poverty line since 2016CityNews Montreal
- BMontreal to Use Egyptian Salt for Winter De‑icingLa Presse
- BGroundbreaking Begins Quartier Molson Development at Former Molson BreweryCBC Montreal
- BMontreal vows better snow removal and pothole repairs for 2026 winterLa Presse Montréal
- BMontreal Metro Celebrates 60 Years with Art InstallationCBC Montreal
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REM Trains Skip Panama Station Due to Blocked Doors
REM trains on two lines bypassed Panama station Thursday morning after doors were blocked, while service at other stations continued normally.

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Study Shows 26% of Montreal Adults Fell Below Poverty Line Since 2016
Research by INRS for Centraide shows that 26% of Montreal adults fell below the poverty line for at least one year between 2016 and now, meaning over a quarter…

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Woman Claims Police Camera Overlooks Her Kitchen
A Montreal resident says a police camera visible from her kitchen violates her privacy, amid the city's expanding surveillance program.

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Quebec Judge Finds No‑Pet Lease Clauses Violate Charter
An Administrative Housing Tribunal judge declared a lease pet ban unconstitutional, citing Charter violations. It is the first such ruling in Quebec tenancy…

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Montreal to Import Egyptian Salt for Winter De‑icing
Montreal will bring in Egyptian salt for street de‑icing in the 2026‑2027 winter as part of a new road‑maintenance plan.

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Montreal Plans Metro Security Boost and 5% Service Rise in 2027
Montreal will enhance metro security with more staff and surveillance and raise service by 5% in 2027.

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Northbound Lane of Honoré-Mercier Bridge Remains Closed
A northbound lane of the Honoré-Mercier Bridge remains closed while repair plans are being prepared, causing congestion for northbound traffic.

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Groundbreaking Marks Start of Quartier Molson Development
A groundbreaking ceremony on October 14, 2026 started the Quartier Molson mixed‑use development at the former Molson brewery site along the St. Lawrence River,…

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Montreal Health Center Launches Food Waste Reduction Initiative
A new project launched by the Montreal health center aims to reduce the region’s annual food waste of 800,000 kilograms, in cooperation with La Transformerie.

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Montreal Promises Better Snow Removal and Pothole Fixes for 2026
Montreal will step up snow removal this winter and increase pothole repairs in the spring, a pledge made by city official Martinez Ferrada following previous…

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More than a third of Quebec nurses under 35 left in 2024
A Montreal Economic Institute report shows that 37% of Quebec nurses under 35 left the profession in 2024, and 34% of new nurses did not renew registration,…

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Metro Marks 60 Years with Berri‑UQAM Art Display
The Montreal Metro celebrated its 60th anniversary on October 14, 2026, unveiling an art installation at Berri‑UQAM station that displays about 1,000 memories…
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