The Wrap
On airMontreal · Monday, October 19, 2026 · 11:00 PM local · 17 min
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Police chief summoned over officer's urination incident
Chief Fady Dagher was summoned to a special council meeting to address the suspension of an officer who urinated on a homeless individual, after opposition…
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Seven arrested in Montreal home break‑in series
Seven suspects were arrested on Oct. 15 for multiple attempted burglaries at the same Southwest Montreal home, with arrests made in Montreal, Longueuil and…
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Saint-Laurent Bans E‑Scooters in Public Areas, Allows on Low‑Speed Paths
Saint‑Laurent’s borough council adopted a bylaw on October 18 prohibiting e‑scooters in public areas while permitting them on bike paths and streets with speed…
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STM to Replace About 60 Metro Escalators by 2031
The STM will replace about 60 escalators, covering one in five of the system, by 2031 in a $200 million multi‑year program that also supports the Blue line…
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Montreal Marks 100 Years Since Houdini’s Death
Montreal will commemorate the 100th anniversary of Harry Houdini’s death on Oct. 31, 2026, with events at the Princess Theatre and McCord Stewart Museum that…
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Montreal Police Suspend Two Officers Over New Misconduct Allegations
Two Montreal police officers were suspended on Oct. 16, 2026 as the department opened a misconduct investigation following new allegations, under its internal…
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Forty Liberal MNAs Sworn In at Quebec Assembly
Forty Liberal MNAs were sworn in on Oct. 19, 2026, after the party increased its seats from 18 to 40 in the recent election.
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Municipal Workers Union Launches 3,000-Employee Strike in Montreal
The municipal workers' union started a strike involving 3,000 city employees on October 19, 2026, while essential services continue to be provided.
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Highway 40 Closed in Senneville for Weekend Work
Highway 40 in Senneville will close for two days in late October to transfer traffic to new eastbound slabs, with drivers rerouted via service roads and the…
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Mayor Warns 2027 Budget Will Need Tough Choices
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada said the 2027 budget will involve tough choices due to a large infrastructure backlog and did not promise tax hikes will stay…
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Five‑Alarm Fire in Saint‑Michel Displaces About 30 Families
A five‑alarm fire in Saint‑Michel on Oct. 19 forced a daycare evacuation and left about 30 families homeless, with roughly 150 firefighters responding. Dozens…
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Montreal Students Protest in Solidarity with French Schools
In October 2026, Montreal students staged street protests to support French high school demonstrators, demanding better learning conditions and addressing a…
