NewsBrief (2.7.2026)

By Murray Sherriffs

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Longueuil police have charged 11 people with conspiracy to kidnap, conspiracy to commit forcible confinement, conspiracy to commit assault and possession of a weapon with a dangerous intent—all minors when police shot and killed Nooran Rezayi last fall, as police continue their investigation into that event.

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A 19-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot last night in Montreal, near La Fontaine Park.

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A 44-year-old man, knifed by a woman Monday morning on De La Gauchetière near De Bullion, has passed.

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A CBC survey of Hydro Québec data has revealed that 25,000+ units are vacant in Montreal and housing groups and landlords disagree on why this is so.

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Quebecers have demonstrated in Montreal, Quebec City and Rouyn-Noranda to denounce the unaffordability of housing in Quebec, demanding rent controls, social housing and recognition of the right to housing in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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The heat caused a ton of water to fall yesterday, on moving day, along with many a rest period (common sense on scorchers like these) and the advice holds as the heat continues today, as furniture and ‘stuff’ is placed in new digs.

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Montreal’s Y has embarked on Résidenti’elle a program which will support vulnerable women, as they embrace new tomorrows, free from violence, harassment and housing instability.

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A memorial to honour the life of Montreal police officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, murdered last week, will be held next Tuesday at the Bell Centre.

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The Canadiens have locked Ivan Demidov into an eight-year, US$73.2-million contract, which includes a $11.5 million signing bonus.

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Sun + showers / 33º today

Sun / 31º tomorrow

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