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Spa Safety, Pagtatapos ng Time‑Change at Imbestigasyong Privacy — Miyerkoles sa Montreal

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🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Hindi kinukumpirma ng punong ministro ng Quebec na dadalo sa Canada‑EU summit, humihiling ng pagkakataong magsalita. Sinabi ni Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon (punong ministro ng Quebec) na pag-iisipan lamang niyang dumalo sa Canada‑European Union summit sa Montreal sa 29–30 Okt. kung bibigyan siya ng opisyal na pagkakataong magsalita; inilarawan niya ang kasalukuyang imbitasyon bilang “walang galang.” Kinumpirma ni Prime Minister Mark Carney (Punong Ministro ng Canada) na inimbitahan si Plamondon na umupo sa head table kasama ang mga EU leader na sina Ursula von der Leyen (pangulo ng European Commission) at António Costa (punong ministro ng Portugal).
  2. Balak ng gobyernong Parti Québécois na wakasan ang dalawang beses‑taunang pagbabago ng oras; malamang huling paglilipat ng orasan ngayong weekend. Inanunsiyo ni Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon na malamang ibabalik ng Quebec ang orasan ng isang oras pabalik ngayong weekend bilang huling beses at magkakaroon ng mga pagdinig bago magpasya kung mananatili sa permanent daylight o standard time, na binanggit ang isang konsultasyon noong 2024 na may humigit‑kumulang 214,000 sumagot kung saan 91% ang pabor sa pagtatapos ng time change.

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Nagpatupad ang Nordik Spa ng training sa pahintulot at opsyong audio kasunod ng class‑action na kaso ng sexual assault. Nagpakilala ang Nordik Spa Village (spa sa Chelsea, Quebec) ng mandatory consent at sexual‑violence prevention training para sa mga massage therapist, electronic health forms para sa pahintulot sa mga sensitibong bahagi, verbal check‑ins habang sesyon, at opsyonal na audio systems na maaaring i‑access kapag may reklamo; pinayagan kamakailan ng hukom sa Quebec ang class action na ngayo’y may halos 150 miyembro mula sa filing noong Disyembre 2024.
  2. Nagbukas ng imbestigasyon ang Privacy Commissioner laban sa Navigate360 matapos ang paglabas ng data mula sa Crime Stoppers. Inilunsad ng Office of the Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne (Komisyoner ng Privacy) ang imbestigasyon sa US‑based provider na Navigate360 matapos nitong ihayag ang breach na naglantad ng mga pangalan, address, petsa ng kapanganakan at social insurance numbers para sa data na kinuha mula 21 Nob. 2025 hanggang 5 Mar. 2026; sinabi ng Navigate360 na wala pa silang nakitang ebidensiya na ginamit ang na‑expose na data para sa pandaraya.

💼 Economy & Business

  1. Nakatanggap ang “raccoon guy” ng Montreal ng mahigit $110,000 sa crypto transaction fees. Ayon kay Louka Berman (kilalang crypto creator sa Montreal), nakolekta niya ang mahigit $110,000 sa creator rewards mula sa token na tinawag na “Pepper” na nakalista sa Pump.fun (platform ng token), nagastos niya ang humigit‑kumulang $20,000 para sa personal na gastusin at utang, at balak niyang gamitin ang natitirang pondo para magtayo ng animal sanctuary; lumilitaw ang Pump.fun sa warning list ng Quebec financial regulator para sa high‑risk platforms.

🏈 Sports

  1. Nag‑post si Jacob Fowler ng 46‑save shutout habang panalo ang Canadiens 2–0, ikatlong sunod na panalo. Pinigil ni goaltender Jacob Fowler (goaltender ng Canadiens) ang 46 na shot sa 2–0 na panalo laban sa St. Louis Blues, tanda ng kanyang ikatlong sunod na start at nagpapatuloy ng run na kasama ang 34‑of‑35 performance sa Winnipeg at isang third‑star weekly honour noong nakaraang Lunes.

📰 Also Today

  • Preliminary report finds Montreal’s bike paths not dangerous enough to warrant removal.
  • Quebec premier asks Mark Carney to let him speak at Canada‑EU summit in Montreal.
  • Montreal grandparent scammer who fled to Central America pleads guilty in U.S. court.
  • Report: 75% of Canadians are fans of women’s sport, but games are hard to find.
  • McGill law controversy highlights gaps in handling students with criminal records.
  • Rise of makeshift shelters in Montreal raises safety concerns as winter nears.
  • Ten students suspended at Lévis high school for posting AI‑altered staff images.
  • Parti Québécois promises to abolish the time change starting next year.
  • Olympic Stadium awarded $254,000 emergency waterproofing contract.
  • YUL arrivals drop‑off area to close overnight until Dec. 19.
  • Quebec coroner’s office posts changes after death of Chloé Bélanger.

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Source Articles (17)

Quebec coroner's office lays out changes following death of Chloé Bélanger

The Quebec coroner’s office has released a report outlining a number of changes in progress after examining the death of a four-year-old girl from Gatineau earlier this year.

General Oct 28, 2026

YUL arrivals drop-off area to close overnight until Dec. 19

Travellers headed to the Montreal airport should keep in mind there will be some detours over the coming weeks.

General Oct 28, 2026

Olympic Stadium awards $254K emergency waterproofing contract

The $254,000 contract was awarded to Aquabloc to waterproof 35 concrete structures on the outside of the stadium.

General Oct 28, 2026

Parti Québécois promises to abolish time change, starting next year

The PQ intend to table a bill in the coming months, and hear from experts in a parliamentary committee.

General Oct 28, 2026

10 students suspended at Lévis, Que., high school for posting AI-altered images of staff

Ten students at a high school in Lévis, Que., have been suspended after several AI-altered images of teachers and school staff were posted to Snapchat. Experts say both teachers and students need more education about the risks of AI and online images.

General Oct 28, 2026

Rise of makeshift shelters raises safety concerns as winter nears in Montreal

Pallets, tarps, ropes, bits of insulation and a dash of ingenuity — an increasing number of unhoused Montrealers are cobbling together makeshift shelters, prompting the city to take a closer look at the trend as winter approaches.

General Oct 28, 2026
Call of the Wilde: Jacob Fowler with a sparkling 46-save shutout as the Montreal Canadiens win a third straight defeating the St. Louis Blues

Call of the Wilde: Jacob Fowler with a sparkling 46-save shutout as the Montreal Canadiens win a third straight defeating the St. Louis Blues

The Canadiens looked to continue success in St. Louis against the Blues, and they did thanks to Jacob Fowler. He stopped 46 shots in a 2-0 shutout.

Sports Oct 28, 2026
Privacy commissioner investigating provider behind Crime Stoppers data breach

Privacy commissioner investigating provider behind Crime Stoppers data breach

Canada’s privacy commissioner has launched an investigation into a cybersecurity breach involving anonymous tips shared with Crime Stoppers programs across the country.

Canada Oct 28, 2026

McGill law controversy exposes gaps in how universities handle students with criminal records

Students and professors are raising questions about how McGill University handled the admission of a convicted murderer to its law school this fall, as authorities evaluate whether he will remain behind bars.

General Oct 28, 2026

Report shows 75% of Canadians are fans of women's sport – but finding games a challenge

A new report commissioned by Canadian Women and Sport says that supply is not meeting demand for women's sports in Canada. However, the report cites CBC/Radio-Canada's commitment to equal coverage of women's and men's sports and notes that Hockey Night in Canada will feature PWHL games in Saturday primetime starting in December.

General Oct 28, 2026
Quebec government says it plans to end the time change

Quebec government says it plans to end the time change

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon wrote on social media on Wednesday that Quebecers will most likely set their clocks back one hour for the final time this weekend.

Politics Oct 28, 2026

Montreal grandparent scammer who fled to Central America pleads guilty in U.S. court

Jimmy Ylimaki, a Montreal man accused of defrauding American seniors as part of an elaborate grandparent scam network, has pleaded guilty in a U.S. court.

General Oct 28, 2026

Quebec premier wants Carney to 'do the right thing,' let him speak at Canada-EU summit

On the eve of the Canada-EU summit in Montreal, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon are each urging the other to rethink their stances on Quebec's role at the event.

General Oct 28, 2026

Are Montreal's bike paths dangerous enough to warrant removal? Preliminary report says no

A preliminary analysis of four Montreal bike paths found no reason to dismantle them based on safety concerns.

General Oct 28, 2026
Unclear whether Quebec premier will attend EU summit in Montreal

Unclear whether Quebec premier will attend EU summit in Montreal

The summit, which aims to strengthen political partnership between Canada and the EU, will be held in Montreal on Thursday and Friday.

Politics Oct 28, 2026
Montreal’s ‘raccoon guy’ collected over $110,000 in cryptocurrency fees

Montreal’s ‘raccoon guy’ collected over $110,000 in cryptocurrency fees

The "Pepper" coin was launched on Oct. 10 by an online trader using the name "Hiruzen," who said he named it after Louka Berman's raccoon.

Canada Oct 28, 2026
Nordik Spa adds safety measures amid class action over sexual assault allegations

Nordik Spa adds safety measures amid class action over sexual assault allegations

Nordik Spa Village has introduced new massage therapy safety measures amid a class-action lawsuit over sexual assault allegations.

Crime Oct 28, 2026