The Wrap
Montreal · Friday, October 2, 2026 · 11:00 PM local · 18 min
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Three Montrealers Win $1 Million Each in Lottery
Three LaSalle residents, including Joey Sacco and Anissia Vincenza Greco, each won $1 million in separate national lottery games in April 2026.
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STM again refuses to arm transit constables
STM confirmed that its special constables will remain unarmed, citing concerns about excessive force, and reaffirmed an earlier ban on weapons for transit…
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Kéven Breton to Host Radio-Canada’s Montreal Hockey Night
Kéven Breton is set to host a live radio program covering all Montreal Canadiens games on Radio-Canada’s ICI Première and Ohdio, announced on Oct. 2, 2026.
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CRTC Introduces Cellphone Coverage Reporting Standard
The CRTC is launching a reporting standard for cellphone coverage to provide clearer signal information to consumers and identify underserved regions.
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Lawyers Challenge Montreal Bylaw Banning Insults to City Workers
A group of lawyers sued on October 1, 2026, challenging Montreal's new bylaw that criminalizes insulting city employees, such as police officers.
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Montreal Municipal Workers Schedule Evening and Weekend Strike
Around 3,000 Montreal municipal workers plan an evening and weekend strike in October, after a one‑day strike on March 30.
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Green Line Service Restored After Hour-Long Shutdown
The Green line was shut down for about an hour on October 1 due to emergency services, causing rush‑hour delays, before service was restored later that…
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Minors as Young as 13 Linked to Montreal Jewelry Theft Surge
Police say a surge in Montreal jewelry store thefts involves minors, including youths as young as 13, who are being recruited for the crimes.
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Weekend roadwork expected to slow Montreal traffic
Multiple roadworks scheduled for October 3-4 are likely to cause traffic congestion in Greater Montreal.
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Montreal Murder Suspect Arrested in Mexico
A suspect in a Montreal murder was arrested in Mexico, representing the third arrest in a probe that started in March 2025.
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False Ebola Alarm Triggers Isolation at Montreal Hospital
A Montreal hospital isolated a female patient on Oct. 1 due to suspected Ebola, but officials later found it was a false alarm.
