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Montreal · Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 21 min
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- AMan in his 40s fatally shot in Sorel‑Tracy homeCityNews Montreal
- AQuebec sees fewer opioids and more stimulants than the rest of CanadaCityNews Montreal
- A25-Year-Old Caught Driving Over 201 km/h on Montreal HighwayLa Presse
- AMontreal Community Holds Fifth Annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser for St. Mary’s HospitalCityNews Montreal
- ALSD speeds up brain rhythms and makes activity more complex, study findsLa Presse
- BCirque du Soleil to debut new 'Utopia' show in Montreal this AprilRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BFire erupts at Montreal bakery and restaurant in Côte-des-NeigesJournal de Montréal
- BMan faces over $1 million in bills after emergency spine surgeryGlobal News Montreal
- BMontreal City Council Approves Motion for Police Chief to TestifyCBC Montreal
- BMontreal Metro to Replace About 60 Escalators by 2031La Presse Montréal
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Man in his 40s fatally shot at Sorel‑Tracy home
A man in his 40s was shot at a Sorel‑Tracy home on Tuesday night and died after being taken to hospital; police have not made any arrests.
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Cirque du Soleil to debut ‘Utopia’ in Montreal April 2027
Cirque du Soleil’s new “Utopia” circus will open in Montreal in April 2027 and travel to Gatineau later that year.
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Around 150 Firefighters Battle Five-Alarm Blaze in Saint‑Michel
Approximately 150 firefighters were sent to a five‑alarm residential fire on Oct. 19 at the corner of Crémazie East and Saint‑Michel Boulevard in Montreal.
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Quebec Shows Lower Opioid, Higher Stimulant Use Than Rest of Canada
Data from Health Canada's Drug Analysis Service show Quebec has reduced opioid use but increased stimulant use compared with the rest of Canada, reflecting…
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Fire Engulfs Montreal Bakery and Restaurant in Côte-des-Neiges
A fire erupted on Oct. 19 in a three‑story building that houses a famous pastry shop and the Duc de Lorraine restaurant in Montreal’s…
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Two Major Montreal Road Closures Scheduled for Weekend
Highway 40 at Senneville and the Louis‑Hippolyte La Fontaine tunnel will be closed on Oct 23‑24 for repairs, affecting commuter traffic on Montreal island.
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Young Driver Caught Exceeding 201 km/h on Highway 40
A 25-year-old driver was stopped for exceeding 201 km/h on Highway 40, an area under routine police speed monitoring.
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Man Faces Over $1 Million Bill for Emergency Spine Surgery
A man from the Philippines residing in Montreal could owe over $1 million for emergency spine surgery due to lacking Quebec health coverage. The province’s…
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Fifth‑Annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser Supports St. Mary’s Hospital
A fifth‑annual fundraiser held on Oct. 17 at Prima Luna hall raised donations for breast‑cancer care at St. Mary’s Hospital, with Rosa Di Paolo and community…
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Council Orders Police Chief to Testify on Misconduct Allegations
Montreal council voted to compel the SPVM chief to testify about misconduct claims after reports surfaced at two police stations. The motion, backed by council…
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LSD Accelerates Brain Rhythms and Boosts Neural Complexity, Study Shows
A Montreal study found that LSD accelerates brain rhythms and increases the complexity of neural activity, prompting a reevaluation of psychedelic effects on…
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STM to Replace About 60 Escalators by 2031
The STM will replace around 60 subway escalators and repair 20% of the remaining ones by 2031, funding the $200 million initiative alongside Blue line…
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