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The Wrap ·
Unions Rally in Laval Against Rising Rent
Unions in Laval held a rally on September 19 to protest rising rent costs, reflecting broader rent increases throughout the Greater Montreal area.
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The Wrap ·
Mariana Mazza Appointed Reading Ambassador for Montreal Book Fair
Mariana Mazza was named reading ambassador for the Montreal Book Fair to motivate non‑readers and revive reading habits.
The Wrap ·
PQ leader vows to end monarchy in Quebec if elected
PQ leader Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon pledged to bring a bill to end the monarchy in Quebec if his party wins the next election, underscoring the party’s…
The Wrap ·
Mayor says $100M Federal Nature Grant Misused, Park Project Hit
Mayor Stéphane Boyer claims a $100 million federal grant for a Laval‑North Shore nature park was diverted, according to a La Presse investigation.
The Wrap ·
City Architects Union Files Two-Day Strike Notice
The union representing Montreal’s city architects has filed a notice for a potential two‑day strike that could affect essential services.
The Wrap ·
Tribunal Rejects CUPE Flag Removal Complaints Against Hydro‑Québec
The Administrative Labour Tribunal dismissed two CUPE locals’ complaints that Hydro‑Québec’s removal of union flags interfered with union activities.
The Wrap ·
Legal groups sue to overturn Montreal anti‑insult bylaw
Two legal rights groups have petitioned the Quebec Superior Court to overturn Montreal’s new anti‑insult bylaw, claiming it violates freedom of expression.
The Wrap ·
Metro Nears 60th Year as Maintenance Gaps Grow
The Metro approaches its 60th anniversary in 2026, but the STM and transit experts warn that insufficient spending threatens the aging system's upkeep.
The Wrap ·
Mount Royal Cross to Be Dismantled for Year‑Long Renovation
Mount Royal’s illuminated cross will be removed for about a year while about 450 steel parts and its lighting system are replaced, upgrading the landmark.
The Local Sunset ·
Man Seriously Injured by Sharp Object in Montreal
A man was seriously injured by a sharp object on Ontario Street East on September 29, 2026, prompting a police response.
The Local Sunset ·
Police documents flag radicalized subculture at Montreal North station
Montreal Police Service internal documents describe a radicalized subculture among officers at Station 39 in Montreal North, and were circulated on 30…
The Local Sunset ·
Hydro-Québec and CUPE Unions Win Court Dismissal Over Fence Flags
The tribunal dismissed CUPE’s complaints that Hydro-Québec’s removal of union flags from fences interfered with union activity, clearing the company of the…
The Local Sunset ·
Quebec Introduces New Housing Allowance, Tax Adjustments, Appliance Warranty
Quebec will roll out new housing allowance rules, change the welcome tax, and launch an appliance warranty on October 1, 2026.
The Local Sunset ·
Four Searches Launched After Montreal's 13th Homicide
Police began four searches in Montreal on Wednesday, marking the investigation into the city's 13th homicide of 2026.
The Local Sunset ·
Montreal’s Mount Royal Cross to Be Refurbished for a Year
About 25% of the Mount Royal cross’s steel parts and its lighting will be replaced, removing the iconic symbol from view for approximately one year.
The Local Sunset ·
Laval Union Leads Protest Against Rising Rents
A rally on September 19, 2026 in Laval, organized by local unions and the metropolitan council, protested the recent rise in rent prices.
The Local Sunset ·
Montreal Mayors Open New West Island Indoor Pool
Montreal’s mayor and the Pierrefonds borough mayor opened a $70 million indoor pool on September 28, 2026, with full operation expected in 2027 to serve West…
The Local Sunset ·
Mariana Mazza Named Reading Ambassador for Montreal Book Fair
Mariana Mazza was named reading ambassador for the Montreal Book Fair to help former readers find joy in books, announced by the Salon du livre de Montréal.
The Local Sunset ·
Cardiologist livestreams rare artery‑clearing procedure to peers
Dr. Raja Hatem livestreamed a rare artery‑clearing angioplasty to 150 cardiologists, providing training in a technique few Canadian doctors can perform.
The Local Sunset ·
Montreal Architects Union Calls Two-Day Strike
The municipal architects' union has announced a two‑day strike on October 13‑14, 2026. The architects are city employees responsible for design services.
The Local Sunset ·
Montreal Metro Turns 60, Warns of Aging Infrastructure
The metro marked 60 years on Oct. 14, 2026, while the STM cautioned that about 50% of its infrastructure is in poor condition and delayed investment may…
The Lunch Break ·
Sixteen Charged in Quebec Cocaine Trafficking Probe
Sixteen people aged 24 to 73 were charged with cocaine trafficking in Quebec on September 29, 2026, following the multi‑year Project Chrome investigation.
The Lunch Break ·
Man seriously injured by sharp object on Montreal street
A man was seriously injured by a sharp object on a Montreal street on September 29, leading to a police response and investigation.
The Lunch Break ·
Road Closures Planned for Montreal During UCI Cycling Championships
Road closures and traffic disruptions are expected in Montreal from September 19‑25, 2026, while the city hosts the UCI Road World Championships.