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Montreal · Monday, November 2, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 21 min
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- AQuebec Startup Revives Discarded Fabric Through UpcyclingCityNews Montreal
- AMontreal inspectors launch door‑to‑door raid on illegal Airbnb rentalsLa Presse Montréal
- AMontreal fire response times lengtheningJournal de Montréal
- AQuebec police warn of pins and needles found in Halloween candyCBC Montreal
- AQuebec premier to meet Mark Carney in Quebec CityCBC Montreal
- B150 Firefighters Battle Residential Blaze in Montreal's Little BurgundyCBC Montreal
- BFamily installs sneaker plaque in Montreal to honor 89-year-old pedestrianCityNews Montreal
- BMontreal Borough Mayors Call for Van Horne Viaduct ClosureLa Presse Montréal
- BTeen Cyclist Killed in Montreal Hit‑and‑RunGlobal News Montreal
- BLiberals name Guy Cormier as candidate for Montreal by‑electionCBC Montreal
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0:28Pins And Needles In Halloween Candy
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Quebec Startup Upcycles Discarded Fabric Into New Goods
Next Chance, started by Maude Girard and Gabrielle Huppé in 2020, upcycles discarded fabric into new products from its south‑shore Montreal workshop, expanding…
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150 Firefighters Tackle Little Burgundy Residential Fire
The Montreal fire department sent 150 firefighters to combat a residential fire in Little Burgundy on November 1, 2026.
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Dogs Dress Up for Halloween at Griffintown Indoor Park
A Halloween costume contest for dogs and owners took place at Griffintown’s indoor dog park, featuring awards for top outfits and duos.
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Montreal Inspectors Conduct Door‑to‑Door Raid on Illegal Airbnb Rentals
City inspectors inspected about 200 doors in a Montreal residential building on November 2 to enforce rules against unregistered short‑term Airbnb rentals.
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Family installs sneaker plaque to honor 89-year-old pedestrian
A family installed a white‑sneaker‑shaped plaque in a St‑Leonard parking lot on Nov. 1 to honor an 89‑year‑old pedestrian killed in May and to highlight…
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Two Seriously Injured in Downtown Montreal Attempted Murder
An attempted murder in downtown Montreal on Oct. 31 injured two people seriously; police say they have been evacuated and are now out of danger.
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Montreal Fire Department Reports Longer Response Times
The fire service in Montreal reports increasing delays in reaching fire emergencies.
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Mayors Propose Closing Van Horne Viaduct
The mayors of Rosemont–La Petite‑Patrie and Plateau‑Mont‑Royal have proposed closing the Van Horne viaduct, ending its role as a main road link between the…
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Quebec police investigate pins and needles in Halloween candy
Quebec police are probing reports of pins and needles found in Halloween candy and advise parents to check treats before distribution.
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Teen Cyclist Killed in Montreal Hit‑and‑Run
An 18‑year‑old cyclist died in a Montreal hit‑and‑run on Oct 31, 2026, as police pursued the suspect. A provincial police watchdog is investigating the case.
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Quebec Premier to Meet Mark Carney in Quebec City
Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon will meet Mark Carney in Quebec City, aiming to reduce tension with the prime minister after the Canada‑EU summit.
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Liberals Select Guy Cormier for Montreal By‑Election
The Liberal Party named Guy Cormier as its candidate in a Montreal riding for a federal by‑election set for Dec. 7, 2026, one of six ridings voting that day.
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