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Montréal QC ☕ Morning Chat

Good morning, Montréal.

Today’s talking points feel distinctly Montréal: a tragic story out of Mile End, real pressure at the gas pumps, and several judicial and political developments that reach beyond the city but still echo here. Let’s take five minutes to sort through it all, clearly, calmly, and without overfilling the cup.

Main Story

26‑year‑old woman dies after being struck by a train in Mile End

A 26‑year‑old woman was fatally struck by a train Tuesday morning in Montréal’s Mile End neighbourhood.

She was found near Rosemont Boulevard and Van Horne Avenue after a 911 call around 9 a.m. First responders attempted resuscitation, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say early information suggests an accident, though the investigation is ongoing. The area is known for frequent unofficial crossings between the Saint‑Denis and Saint‑Laurent rail passages.

Local Story

Gas prices in Montréal nearing $2 per litre

Gas prices are climbing in Montréal and could reach $2 per litre this week. In Verdun, some stations were already displaying $1.93 per litre on de l’Église Street near Champlain Boulevard.

The increase isn’t tied to a North American shortage, but rather to market speculation linked to tensions in the Middle East. Retail margins have also risen by about three cents per litre.

The pressure extends beyond the pump. Higher fuel prices also affect aviation fuel, which could push up ticket prices at Montréal‑Trudeau Airport. Yes, even a simple trip sometimes starts to feel like it needs a gala‑level budget.

Across Quebec

Gilbert Rozon ordered to pay $880,000 to eight women

Gilbert Rozon has been ordered to pay $880,000 to eight of the nine women who sued him.

The lawsuits involved alleged sexual assaults. The ruling closes a case that has held public attention in Quebec for years.

Court of Appeal orders new trial in Québec sabre attacks

The Quebec Court of Appeal has overturned the guilty verdict against Carl Girouard in the 2020 Québec City sabre attacks.

A new trial has been ordered. Girouard had been convicted of first‑degree murder and attempted murder in an attack that left two people dead and five injured.

New map documents missing and murdered Indigenous women in Quebec

Femmes autochtones du Québec has released a first‑of‑its‑kind map documenting Indigenous women, girls and two‑spirit people who have gone missing or been murdered in Quebec since 1950.

The tool lists 124 cases: • 96 women and girls killed • 14 people never found • 14 people reported missing and later found deceased

The organization describes the map as a call for immediate action. It also notes that the numbers represent only part of the reality, due to structural and administrative gaps that still hinder full documentation.

The map highlights concentrations of cases in Nunavik, Montréal and the Outaouais, as well as many cases occurring outside home communities. It also points to contexts of domestic, sexual and institutional violence.

Stephen Lewis dies at 88

Stephen Lewis died early Tuesday morning in Toronto at age 88. The former Ontario NDP leader (1970–1978) had been living with cancer for several years. His family says he passed peacefully, after facing this final challenge with the same energy he devoted throughout his life to justice and human dignity.

Beyond partisan politics, Lewis leaves behind the legacy of a major voice in Canadian public life. A diplomat, former UNICEF official, UN special envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa, and co‑founder of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, he championed human rights, social justice and the fight against apartheid for decades.

Across Canada

Mark Carney denounces Israel’s “illegal invasion” of Lebanon

Mark Carney says Israel is violating Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The Canadian prime minister’s position places this international crisis squarely in the national spotlight today, with unusually direct language.

Practical Corner

If you’re heading to the pump, expect a higher bill

Gas is already at $1.93 per litre in parts of Montréal and could reach $2 this week. For drivers, the cost of getting around may rise quickly.

In Closing

Thank you for starting your morning here.

Take what you need from this roundup, keep a bit of calm for what comes next, and give yourself permission to start the day one step at a time. Montréal often moves fast. Your coffee doesn’t have to. ☕