The Wrap
Montreal · Thursday, October 8, 2026 · 11:00 PM local · 18 min
Stories from this broadcast
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Lightning Strike Disrupts REM Service Near Champlain Bridge
A lightning strike on Thursday morning disrupted the REM near the Champlain Bridge, leading to service interruptions and delays.
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Montreal to Add 3,000 Emergency Shelter Spots
Montreal will add 3,000 emergency shelter spots to address its escalating homelessness crisis.
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PQ Calls for Recount After 10‑Vote Defeat in Vachon
Quebec's Parti Québécois will seek a recount of the Vachon riding after its candidate lost to the Liberal candidate by ten votes in the October 7 provincial…
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Quebec Man Wins $1,000-a-Day Lifetime Lottery Prize
Michel Poulin won a $1,000‑per‑day lifetime prize in the Grande Vie lottery and intends to retire early. The award is a one‑time win that provides daily…
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Multiple Emergency Vehicles Deployed in Annual Trudeau Airport Drill
On Oct. 8, 2026, Montreal‑Trudeau Airport carried out its scheduled emergency drill, deploying multiple response vehicles to assess preparedness.
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Fire in Park Extension Displaces 30, Injures 3
A fire in Montreal’s Park Extension on Oct. 7 forced 30 residents to evacuate and injured three.
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Montreal Housing Market Slows, But Prices May Hold
APCIQ said Montreal’s housing market activity is slowing, while an expert cautioned that this does not necessarily mean prices will fall.
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Montreal to Open Nine Year‑Round Warm Shelters for Homeless
Montreal will launch nine continuously operating heat shelters for homeless individuals during the 2026‑2027 winter, expanding protection against severe cold.
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Montreal police detain seven minors after robbery and crash
Montreal police arrested two minors and detained five more after a jewelry store robbery led to a chase that ended in a crash at a Saint‑Henri convenience…
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Report Uncovers Violence in Montreal Escort Industry
An investigation aired on Enquête and Radio-Canada Grand Montréal found that women in Montreal's escort industry face violence from clients, some of whom are…
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Highway 25 Tunnel Closed for Thanksgiving Weekend Travel
Highway 25 southbound and the Louis‑Hippolyte‑La Fontaine tunnel will close Oct 9‑13, with a Champlain Bridge detour in place Oct 9‑11, according to the Quebec…
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Montreal Plans Closure of Large Rooming House
Montreal is moving to close a large rooming house as part of its effort to tackle the city’s homelessness crisis.
