Montreal
Driver hits NDG building, sparking gas leak and fire
A vehicle crashed into a residential building on Girouard Avenue near Sherbrooke Street in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce on Thursday, triggering a gas leak and a fire. Several residents were evacuated. No injuries were reported.
Man in critical condition after Ahuntsic stabbing
A 36-year-old man was in critical condition after being stabbed in an apartment on Albert Ferland Street in Ahuntsic-Cartierville. Police arrested a 32-year-old man near the scene in connection with the incident.
Montreal North home targeted for arson a second time
A residence at Hébert Avenue and Gouin Boulevard in Montreal North was the target of an attempted arson for the second consecutive day. Damage was minor and no one was injured. The Montreal police arson squad has taken over the investigation.
City looks at alternatives to drinking water for street cleaning
The City of Montreal is exploring options to reduce its reliance on drinking water for street-cleaning and watering operations. Pilot projects could begin as early as 2027.
Quebec government expected to announce emergency homelessness funding
The Parti Québécois government is set to announce emergency funding on Friday to support people experiencing homelessness in Montreal ahead of winter. No dollar figure has been confirmed.
Canada
Grenade launcher training exercise sparked deadly CFB Wainwright fire
Military officials said a training exercise involving an automatic grenade launcher caused the fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright on Oct. 17 that killed four soldiers. As of Thursday, 27 Canadian Armed Forces members remained in hospital receiving treatment.
Police suspend Crime Stoppers programs after data breach exposed 1.5 million tips
Several Canadian police services, including those in Toronto, Halton, and Guelph, temporarily suspended their Crime Stoppers tip programs after a data breach was found to have exposed 1.5 million tips submitted over the past 25 years. Experts are examining the long-term implications of the privacy failure.
World
Earthquake kills 16 in China’s Xizang region
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck China’s Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday night, killing at least 16 people and injuring 54. Hundreds of homes collapsed in Nagqu as rescuers carried out search and rescue operations.
Russian strikes hit Kyiv subway, killing one
Explosions struck Kyiv on Friday as Russian attacks damaged subway infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital. One person was killed and more than 20 were wounded.
Sports
CF Montréal eliminated from MLS playoff contention
CF Montréal was eliminated from the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, ending the club’s postseason hopes for the year.
Weather
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 2°C.
Tomorrow will be sunny with a high of 12°C. The UV index is expected to be moderate.
