Montreal news on Thursday, October 22, 2026

In Montreal on Thursday, October 22, 2026: Canadiens captain Suzuki out 2-4 weeks; virtual ER opens in Montreal. Also: Quebec Superior Court hears arguments today to suspend Montreal's bylaw banning insults against police and city staff; Montreal hospital launches virtual emergency room appointments, a first in Quebec. Weather: Mostly clear with temperatures between 3–13°C and winds up to 18 km/h.

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Headlines

Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki sidelined 2–4 weeks with upper-body injury, ending 546-game ironman streak.TSN · Oct 22, 3:31 PM

News & local government

Quebec Superior Court hears arguments today to suspend Montreal's bylaw banning insults against police and city staff.Global News · Oct 22, 6:24 PM
Montreal court ordered city to pay driver compensation for damage from a pothole-caused flat tire.Montreal Gazette · Oct 22, 7:30 PM
Partial demolition of industrial building underway in Saint-Henri.CityNews Montreal · Oct 22, 5:00 PM
Conservative leader Éric Duhaime pledges to overhaul Quebec's governance model.Montreal Gazette · Oct 22, 8:13 PM

Safety & emergencies

A 36-year-old man is in critical condition after being stabbed in a Plateau-Mont-Royal apartment.CTV News · Oct 22, 7:42 PM

Events & going out

Charlotte Cardin announces 2027 tour with Bell Centre show scheduled for October.CTV News · Oct 22, 5:09 PM
Protest against police misconduct planned at Station 21 on October 24.Cult MTL · Oct 22, 5:11 PM
Mountain coaster near Montreal offers 1-kilometre rides through fall foliage.MTL Blog · Oct 22, 6:52 PM

Business & new openings

Canada Post launches weekend parcel delivery in Montreal this fall, joining Toronto and Ottawa.CBC · Oct 22, 7:46 PM

Health & care

Montreal hospital launches virtual emergency room appointments, a first in Quebec.CTV News · Oct 22, 9:00 AM

Sports

Forge FC won the Canadian soccer championship, beating CF Montreal on penalty kicks.CBC · Oct 22, 9:02 AM

Culture & arts

Exhibition unites Lizzo, Beethoven and Napoleon around a crystal flute today at Montreal venue.Cult MTL · Oct 19, 10:20 PM

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