Montreal
Window washers rescued after platform malfunction at downtown tower
Montreal firefighters rescued two window washers Friday morning after their platform stalled at roughly the 13th floor of the skyscraper at 1001 Robert Bourassa Boulevard. The Service de sécurité incendie de Montréal brought both workers to safety without reported injuries.
Fake evacuation notices target east-end residents, police say
Montreal police are investigating after 15 residents in the Rivière-des-Prairies—Pointe-aux-Trembles borough received fraudulent evacuation notices in their mailboxes on Thursday. The letters bore the City of Montreal’s logo and asked recipients to provide banking information to receive compensation. Residents are urged not to respond and to contact police.
Marathon weekend brings major road closures to Montreal
The 34th annual Beneva Montreal Marathon runs from today through Sunday, October 11, with the most significant road closures expected Sunday for the half-marathon and full marathon routes. Drivers and transit users are advised to plan alternate routes, particularly in the downtown core.
Canada
Carney backs Quebec homelessness plan during Sherbrooke visit
Prime Minister Mark Carney voiced support for Quebec’s homelessness strategy on Thursday, calling it a matter of justice, necessity, and federal priority. Carney made the remarks during a stop in Sherbrooke.
Quebec sheds 49,000 jobs in September as unemployment climbs
Quebec lost 49,000 jobs in September, pushing the province’s unemployment rate to six per cent. The September figures bring total job losses in Quebec to 130,000 since the start of 2026.
Premier-designate moves to sideline lieutenant-governor at swearing-in
Quebec Premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon said he has sought legal opinions on excluding Lieutenant-Governor Manon Jeannotte from the ceremony installing his government, citing the cost of representing the Crown. Plamondon pledged to redirect provincial funds from her office toward homelessness programs.
Class action alleging assault at Nordik Spa authorized by court
About 150 women have joined a class-action lawsuit alleging sexual assault by 36 massage therapists at Nordik Spa Village in Chelsea, Quebec. A Superior Court judge authorized the lawsuit on October 2.
World
Pentagon confirms first public US execution in more than 65 years will be livestreamed
The US Pentagon confirmed that the execution of Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Hasan will be broadcast publicly, marking the first such livestreamed execution in more than 65 years. No further scheduling details were immediately available.
Sports
No sports results available for this edition
There are no Canadian sports results to report today.
Weather
Tonight will be partly cloudy with moderate westerly winds easing through the evening. The overnight low will drop to 3°C, with a risk of frost.
Tomorrow brings a mix of sun and cloud with a 40 per cent chance of showers and a risk of a thunderstorm. Winds will be moderate with strong gusts, and the high will reach 13°C. The UV index is expected to be moderate.
