Montreal: Quick Facts

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Nov. 14, 2026

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Igloofest Taps Steve Aoki, Illenium, Meduza and More for 2026 Quebec City and Gatineau Editions • Nov. 11, 2026, 3:11 PM ET (Billboard)

Man sentenced to 66 months in prison over 2023 shooting at Montreal yeshiva • Nov. 10, 2026, 8:28 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

Montreal church holds an important part of Canada’s military past and present • Nov. 7, 2026, 6:00 AM ET (CTV News)

Some bike paths will close this winter in Montreal • Nov. 6, 2026, 7:32 PM ET (CTV News)

Lawyer says convicted killer was booted from McGill without due process • Nov. 6, 2026, 5:52 PM ET (Toronto Star)

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