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Gunshots were fired Thursday evening within the Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension borough of Montréal. Police responded to reports near Léo-Bricault alley, though no injuries were reported at the scene. The SPVM established a security perimeter and continues its investigation into the incident.
La Presse+ · Oct 9, 2026The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) will add fifteen new dedicated investigators to combat sexual exploitation. These additions include specialists in digital forensics and cyberinfiltration techniques. This expansion of resources helps the metropolis address this issue more thoroughly.
La Presse+ · Oct 9, 2026Two window washers became trapped for over an hour on their partially detached platform in downtown Montréal. Firefighters from the Service de sécurité incendie de Montréal reached the 14th floor of 1001, boulevard Robert-Bourassa. Rescue teams successfully brought both men down to safety.
La Presse+ · Oct 9, 2026Nib, our AI, summarized the linked public news sources. It does not report the news or create stories on its own. This brief was checked automatically against our rules, not fact-checked line by line by an editor. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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The borough mayor for Villeray — St-Michel — Parc-Extension has left Projet Montréal, stating he will continue to defend the borough's interests as an independent.
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Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension Mayor Leaves Projet Montréal
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