Montreal
Crown drops charges against 14 protesters arrested at downtown bank sit-in
All criminal charges against 14 pro-Palestinian activists arrested during a 2024 sit-in at a downtown Montreal bank have been dropped. The protesters pleaded guilty to violating a municipal noise bylaw and agreed to pay $300 fines each.
Olympic Stadium gets $254,000 emergency waterproofing contract
Montreal’s Olympic Park has awarded a $254,000 emergency contract to Aquabloc to waterproof a section of the stadium’s concrete exterior. The work was triggered after an experiment left part of the structure exposed, raising concerns about damage from winter conditions.
Police seek missing 72-year-old woman in Montreal North
Montreal police have set up a command post in Montreal North in the search for Leonne Aneus, 72, who has been missing since Oct. 24. Investigators believe Aneus may be disoriented and say they fear for her safety.
Airport security workers to hold demonstration Friday over wages
Security screening officers and checkpoint supervisors at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport plan to hold a demonstration on Friday, Oct. 30, to demand wage increases. United Steelworkers Local 9554 said nearly three-fourths of its 1,200 members rejected a recent offer from their employer, Garda.
CF Montréal to give younger players more time as season winds down
Head coach Philippe Eullaffroy said he plans to give younger players more playing time in the team’s remaining MLS regular season games. CF Montréal sits at the bottom of the Eastern Conference and has been eliminated from playoff contention.
Canada
Advance voting hits record highs across Toronto, Quebec and Manitoba
Advance voting has reached record levels in recent elections across Toronto, Quebec, and Manitoba. The trend points to a growing preference among Canadians for casting ballots before election day.
World
Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani officials meet Iranian leadership in Tehran
Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan — signatories of the Mecca mutual defence pact — met with Iranian leadership in Tehran on Monday. Talks centred on a potential new U.S.-Iran deal and efforts to bring an end to ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Sports
Red Wings edge Oilers 4-3 in shootout as McDavid extends points streak
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in a shootout on Monday night, with Lucas Raymond scoring the deciding goal and adding two assists. Oilers captain Connor McDavid extended his season-opening points streak to 12 games, giving him an NHL-best 34 points.
Weather
Tonight will be clear with a low of 0°C.
Tomorrow will be sunny with a high of 8°C. A moderate UV index is expected.
