LONGUEUIL - Police say a premature baby boy was abandoned Sunday night outside a home on Montreal's South Shore.
Longueuil police say someone left the boy on the porch of the home at around 11 p.m., rang the doorbell and fled.
The occupants found the newborn and called 911.
Police say medical authorities determined the boy was born after 34 weeks' gestation.
ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW
Officer Jacqueline Pierre says police and paramedics provided care for the boy at the scene and transported the newborn to hospital.
Police have not identified the person who allegedly abandoned the baby, and say they do not know who the parents are.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 6, 2025.
ONTARIO NOW NEWSLETTER Get our free new weekly newsletter
Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request.
There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again.
Please enter a valid email address. Sign Up This newsletter is only available for subscribers. If you are already a subscriber, please login now. If you want to become subscriber, please click here Yes, I'd also like to receive customized content suggestions and promotional messages from thepeterboroughexaminer.com.
You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply.
ONTARIO NOW NEWSLETTER You're signed up! You'll start getting Ontario Now in your inbox soon.
Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page.