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Helicopter Crash Kills Four, Montreal Parish Fights to Save Church & Leylah Reaches Final — Montreal Saturday

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🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. Four people killed in helicopter crash southeast of Montreal. The Sûreté du Québec says the helicopter crashed into a field in Sainte‑Brigide‑d’Iberville just after 2:30 p.m. Saturday, the chopper caught fire, four occupants were declared dead at the scene, and the SQ’s major crime unit plus the Transportation Safety Board of Canada are investigating.
  2. Canadian rider Vallières Mill exits women’s elite road race after crash while defending title. Vallières Mill left the UCI Road World Championships women’s elite road race following a crash during her title defence, ending her bid at the worlds.

🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. New guidance explains how unhoused voters can cast ballots in the Quebec election. The article outlines procedures for unhoused voters to vote in the Quebec election, including specific steps and options available to those without a fixed address during the campaign period.
  2. Profile: one Quebec region could become a Conservative turning point this election. The piece examines electoral dynamics in a Quebec region that the Conservatives see as pivotal for the current provincial election campaign.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. Montreal parish fighting to save a historic church in the heart of the city. A Montreal parish is actively campaigning to preserve a historic church located in the city’s core, seeking solutions to prevent demolition or irreversible change.
  2. Barack Obama slated to appear at an automobile dealers’ conference in Quebec City. Former U.S. president Barack Obama is scheduled to appear at an automobile dealers’ conference in Quebec City, according to the report.

🏈 Sports

  1. Leylah Fernandez rallies to reach the final in Singapore. Canadian Leylah Fernandez advanced to the final of the tournament in Singapore after a comeback victory, securing a spot in the championship match.
  2. UCI Road World Championships recap: key moments and what’s next. The recap highlights standout moments from the UCI Road World Cycling Championships and outlines next steps for riders and teams following the event.

📰 Also Today

  • Whistleblower alleges millions of Driscoll’s berries sent to Canada with excess chemical levels.
  • PQ leader says no 3rd link project for Quebec City in a first PQ term.

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How unhoused voters can cast their ballots in the Quebec election

General Sep 26, 2026

No 3rd link project for Quebec City in a 1st PQ term, leader says

The Parti Québécois (PQ) says it won’t build a third link between Quebec City and Lévis in its first term, if elected. During the presentation of his party's priorities for Quebec City and the surrounding region on Friday, leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon indicated that starting construction is unrealistic within the next four years.

General Sep 26, 2026

Bicycle race recap: What stood out and what’s next at the UCI Road World Cycling Championships

The world’s best cyclists rode into Montreal for the 2026 UCI Road World Cycling Championships, and will race over the weekend from the South Shore to Mont Royal. Radio-Canada sports reporter Olivier Tremblay looks back at the week and breaks down what’s ahead.

General Sep 26, 2026

Whistleblower alleges millions of Driscoll’s berries sent to Canada with excess chemical levels

A whistleblower lawsuit in California is alleging millions of pounds of Driscoll's fruit containing non-compliant levels of pesticides and chemicals crossed the border into Canada, and the company tried to cover it up.

General Sep 26, 2026

How this Quebec region could be a Conservative turning point this election

The Conservative Party of Quebec made gains in Quebec City’s regions over the past two years — leading the area dubbed the 418 to become the place to watch in the Oct. 5 election.

General Sep 26, 2026

Montreal parish fighting to save historic church in heart of city

St. James United Church has been a gathering place for prayer and community in the heart of Montreal since the late 1880s but it is now facing a cash crunch amid rising expenses. The cost of maintenance and repairs of the building is in the millions – money the ministry doesn’t have.

General Sep 26, 2026

Canadian cyclist Vallieres Mill exits women's elite road race at worlds after crash during title defence

Canadian cyclist Magdeleine Vallieres Mill's hopes of repeating as world champion ended Saturday after suffering a crash during the women's elite road race in Montreal.

General Sep 26, 2026

Quebec's Leylah Fernandez rallies to reach final in Singapore

Leylah Fernandez recovered from a lopsided opening-set loss to beat Poland's Maja Chwalińska in the semifinals of the Singapore Tennis Open on Saturday.

General Sep 26, 2026

Barack Obama to make appearance in Quebec City at automobile dealers' conference

Barack Obama will be in Quebec City for this year’s Rencontre au Sommet 2026, a conference for Quebec’s automobile dealers.

General Sep 26, 2026
4 killed after helicopter crashes in field near Montreal

4 killed after helicopter crashes in field near Montreal

Four people have died in a helicopter crash in Montérégie, Que., in the Rang des Écossais area. It crashed into a field in the municipality of Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville.

Canada Sep 26, 2026