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66-Year-Old Woman Found Dead During Cold Snap Check

1/26/2026

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A 66-year-old woman was found dead in her Montreal West home on Hudson Avenue during a Sunday wellness check.
Firefighters conducted checks after power outages affected about 15,000 households amid severe cold below -20°C.
Montreal police reported no signs of foul play, and the woman's death was confirmed at the scene.
The cause of death is unknown, and an autopsy will be performed.

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Story summary

A 66-year-old woman was found dead in her Montreal West home on Hudson Avenue during a Sunday wellness check.
Firefighters conducted checks after power outages affected about 15,000 households amid severe cold below -20°C.
Montreal police reported no signs of foul play, and the woman's death was confirmed at the scene.
The cause of death is unknown, and an autopsy will be performed.