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Montreal · Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 21 min
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- AArson suspected in fire at Montreal mechanic's garageCityNews Montreal
- AMontreal Police Arrest Man Linked to 16-Year-Old Machete ThreatLa Presse
- AOver Half of Quebecers Skip Doctor Visits Amid ER Wait CrisisCityNews Montreal
- A18-Year-Old Motorcyclist Caught Speeding at 180 km/h on Montreal HighwayLa Presse
- ACanada to Host EU Commissioner von der Leyen in Montreal for Partnership TalksGlobal News Montreal
- BMontreal Mayor Vows Major Investment to Ready City for Future OlympicsLa Presse Montréal
- BQuebec Premier pulls out of Canada‑EU summit, sends diplomatCBC Montreal
- BJean‑Talon merchants say Metro extension slashes foot trafficCBC Montreal
- BMontreal mayor signals major property tax hike for 2027Radio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BPreliminary Review Finds No Safety Reason to Remove Montreal Bike PathsCBC Montreal
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0:27Jean‑Talon Pedestrian Traffic Plummets
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Arson Suspected in Montreal Garage Fire
A fire early Wednesday heavily damaged a mechanic's garage and vehicles in Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, and police suspect arson after a witness…
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Mayor Announces Major Investment to Ready Montreal for Future Olympics
The mayor unveiled a multi‑year investment plan to close infrastructure gaps and prepare Montreal for a future Olympic Games.
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DIY Shelters Rise as Montreal Braces for Cold
Unhoused Montrealers are constructing DIY shelters as cold weather nears, leading the city to study the trend amid growing homelessness and safety concerns.
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Montreal Police Arrest Man Tied to 16-Year-Old Machete Threat
Police arrested an unidentified man with a pistol early this week, linking him to a kidnapping and machete threat against an SPVM double agent that occurred 16…
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Quebec Premier Pulls Out of Canada‑EU Summit, Sends Diplomat
Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon withdrew from the 21st Canada‑EU summit in Montreal after a dispute with Prime Minister Mark Carney and will be…
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Commuter Trains Delayed Up to an Hour on Two Montreal Lines
On Tuesday morning, commuter trains on the Vaudreuil‑Hudson and Candiac lines were delayed by as much as an hour, a slowdown not linked to Canadian National or…
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Over Half of Quebecers Avoid Doctors as ER Waits Spike
A Léger poll shows 56% of Quebecers and half of Canadians are avoiding doctor and ER visits due to excessively long wait times.
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Metro Extension Cuts Jean‑Talon Foot Traffic by 90%
Jean‑Talon merchants report a ninety‑percent drop in pedestrian traffic after the 141 bus was rerouted for the Metro’s Blue line extension construction.
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18-Year-Old Motorcyclist Caught Speeding at 180 km/h on Highway 40
Police stopped an 18-year-old rider for exceeding the 100 km/h limit by reaching 180 km/h on Highway 40.
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Montreal mayor signals major property tax hike for 2027
Montreal’s mayor indicated a sharp rise in property taxes for the 2027 fiscal year as the city reviews its budget.
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Canada to Host EU Commissioner von der Leyen in Montreal
Prime Minister Mark Carney will receive EU Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen in Montreal on Oct. 29 to discuss advancing Canada‑EU relations, following months…
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Preliminary Review Finds No Safety Reason to Remove Montreal Bike Paths
A recent analysis found that four Montreal bike paths do not need to be removed for safety reasons, amid a broader city review of the bike network.
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