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• Critics renew concern over Quebec data centre project as U.S.-developer cancels open house

  29-10-2026 20:42 via CBC | Montreal News
  
  A U.S.-backed developer planning a data centre project in Sherbrooke, Que., abruptly cancelled a public open house this week — prompting more criticism from skeptical residents demanding transparency.
  
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• Montreal's blue-collar workers ratify new 6-year contract with city

  29-10-2026 21:29 via CBC | Montreal News
  
  Montreal's blue-collar workers have ratified an agreement with the City of Montreal, gaining a 23 per cent raise over the term of the new six-year contract.
  
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• Critics renew concern over Quebec data centre project as U.S. developer cancels open house

  29-10-2026 20:42 via CBC | Montreal News
  
  A U.S.-backed developer planning a data centre project in Sherbrooke, Que., abruptly cancelled a public open house this week — prompting more criticism from skeptical residents demanding transparency.
  
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• Work-from-home requests straining medical system in Quebec, family doctors say

  29-10-2026 19:25 via CBC | Montreal News
  
  Physicians in the province are speaking out about the number of requests from patients wanting to work from home. Doctors say it’s taking resources away from treating more serious cases and it’s creating an administrative burden.
  
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• New details emerge in death of 4-year-old Inuk girl in care of Montreal youth protection

  29-10-2026 19:03 via CBC | Montreal News
  
  Quebec’s health authority has launched a major investigation into the care of Montreal's English youth protection system after three deaths of children in their care in March 2026.
  
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• Montreal police explain day-long delay in dismantling unit accused of misconduct

  29-10-2026 18:43 via CBC | Montreal News
  
  A 16-member patrol unit remained armed and active for nearly a full day after investigations secured enough evidence to take action against officers accused of criminal misconduct.
  
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• Quebec premier meets with AFNQL chief for 1st time since election

  29-10-2026 17:12 via CBC | Montreal News
  
  The newly elected Quebec premier has officially met with the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) Chief Francis Verreault-Paul for the first time since taking office.
  
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• 2 more suspects face 1st-degree murder charge in 2022 Montréal-Nord shooting

  29-10-2026 16:29 via CBC | Montreal News
  
  The two suspects were previously arrested last May but werereleased pending further investigation.
  
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• No charges in fatal police shooting in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Que.

  29-10-2026 13:49 via CBC | Montreal News
  
  Quebec's Crown prosecutor's office, the DPCP, says a police officer had reasonable grounds to believe that using a firearm was necessary in the fatal shooting of a man in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Que., last year. Makivvik, the organization representing the Inuit in Nunavik, condemned the shooting.
  
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• Montreal police explain why it took a day to dismantle unit accused of misconduct

  29-10-2026 12:52 via : Montreal
  
  Montreal police say a 16-member patrol unit rocked by a racism scandal remained armed and active for nearly a full day after investigators secured enough evidence to take action.
  
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• Canada welcomes EU leaders to Montreal for talks on next steps in relationship

  29-10-2026 12:47 via : Montreal
  
  Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to welcome European Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen to Montreal Thursday after months of pursuing closer ties with the EU.
  
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• He tried to get into Montreal's kosher market. It led to a battle over alleged meat monopoly

  29-10-2026 09:00 via CBC | Montreal News
  
  Mendy Boyarsky alleges the Jewish Community Council of Montreal (JCC) is using its market dominance to limit competition to the kosher meat market through its certifier, Montreal Kosher, known as MK Kosher. He asked the federal Competition Tribunal to step in. The JCC, which runs MK Kosher, denies the allegations.
  
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• As military housing expands in Shannon, Que., mayor calls for urgent action on traffic

  29-10-2026 09:00 via CBC | Montreal News
  
  The City of Shannon, Que., is calling for changes to address traffic along Bravoure Road before over 1,000 new housing units are built for soldiers of the nearby military base— CFB Valcartier.
  
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• Nordik Spa adds safety measures amid class action over sexual assault allegations

  29-10-2026 01:49 via : Montreal
  
  Nordik Spa Village has introduced new massage therapy safety measures amid a class-action lawsuit over sexual assault allegations.
  
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• Nordik Spa adds audio safety measure amid class action over sexual assault allegations

  29-10-2026 01:49 via : Montreal
  
  Nordik Spa Village has introduced new massage safety measures amid a class-action lawsuit, but a plaintiff says the changes have come too late.
  
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• Jean-Talon merchants say Metro extension hurting business, worried they won’t survive construction

  28-10-2026 23:59 via CBC | Montreal News
  
  Business owners in Montreal's Jean-Talon Market say the number of pedestrian crossings has decreased by 90 per cent since the 141 bus line was rerouted for the construction of the Metro's Blue line extension.
  
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• Montreal’s ‘raccoon guy’ collected over $110,000 in cryptocurrency fees

  28-10-2026 23:31 via : Montreal
  
  The "Pepper" coin was launched on Oct. 10 by an online trader using the name "Hiruzen," who said he named it after Louka Berman's raccoon.
  
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• Quebec town gets green light to repair massive sinkhole after 86 days

  28-10-2026 22:03 via CBC | Montreal News
  
  L’Ascension, Que., located in the Hautes-Laurentides region, announced Wednesday on Facebook that it had obtained authorization from the provincial Public Security Department to begin filling the hole.
  
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• Quebec town gets green light to repair massive sinkhole after 86-day wait

  28-10-2026 22:03 via CBC | Montreal News
  
  L’Ascension, Que., located in the Hautes-Laurentides region, announced Wednesday on Facebook that it had obtained authorization from the provincial Public Security Department to begin filling the hole.
  
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• Daycare worker pleads guilty to 2nd-degree murder of Quebec City toddler

  28-10-2026 21:00 via CBC | Montreal News
  
  A daycare worker has pleaded guilty to killing a 14-month-old girl in the Beauport borough of Quebec City in March 2024.
  
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• Montreal grandparent scammer who fled to Central America pleads guilty in U.S. court

  28-10-2026 18:27 via CBC | Montreal News
  
  Jimmy Ylimaki, a Montreal man accused of defrauding American seniors as part of an elaborate grandparent scam network, has pleaded guilty in a U.S. court.
  
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• Unclear whether Quebec premier will attend EU summit in Montreal

  28-10-2026 18:25 via : Montreal
  
  The summit, which aims to strengthen political partnership between Canada and the EU, will be held in Montreal on Thursday and Friday.
  
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• ‘Reduced to the role of spectator’: Quebec premier blasts treatment ahead of EU summit

  28-10-2026 18:25 via : Montreal
  
  Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard blasted the premier’s position: “Being absent means being the loser. What a lack of leadership.”
  
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• Quebec premier wants Carney to 'do the right thing,' let him speak at Canada-EU summit

  28-10-2026 18:20 via CBC | Montreal News
  
  On the eve of the Canada-EU summit in Montreal, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon are each urging the other to rethink their their stances on Quebec's role at the event.
  
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• Quebec premier officially withdraws from Canada-EU summit, will send chief diplomat

  28-10-2026 18:20 via CBC | Montreal News
  
  As the 21st Canada-EU summit is set to open Thursday in Montreal, the standoff between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has culminated in the premier officially withdrawing his personal attendance.
  
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• Carney asks Quebec premier to reconsider decision to skip Canada-EU summit

  28-10-2026 18:20 via CBC | Montreal News
  
  On the eve of the Canada-EU summit in Montreal, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon are each urging the other to rethink their their stances on Quebec's role at the event.
  
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• Are Montreal's bike paths dangerous enough to warrant removal? Preliminary report says no

  28-10-2026 18:01 via CBC | Montreal News
  
  A preliminary analysis of four Montreal bike paths found no reason to dismantle them based on safety concerns.
  
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• McGill law controversy exposes gaps in how universities handle students with criminal records

  28-10-2026 16:00 via CBC | Montreal News
  
  Students and professors are raising questions about how McGill University handled the admission of a convicted murderer to its law school this fall, as authorities evaluate whether he will remain behind bars.
  
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• Privacy commissioner investigating provider behind Crime Stoppers data breach

  28-10-2026 15:44 via : Montreal
  
  Canada’s privacy commissioner has launched an investigation into a cybersecurity breach involving anonymous tips shared with Crime Stoppers programs across the country.
  
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• Quebec government says it plans to end the time change

  28-10-2026 15:37 via : Montreal
  
  Paul St-Pierre Plamondon wrote on social media on Wednesday that Quebecers will most likely set their clocks back one hour for the final time this weekend.
  
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