Montreal
Two men shot near Guy and Sainte-Catherine in overnight altercation
A 26-year-old and a 38-year-old were wounded by gunfire during a multi-person fight at the intersection of rue Guy and rue Sainte-Catherine in Ville-Marie before 1:45 a.m. Sunday. Police are investigating and no suspects have been identified.
Arson fire targets two apartments on Jean-Talon Est in Saint-Léonard
Unknown suspects set fire to the doors of a ground-floor and a second-floor apartment on rue Jean-Talon Est near rue de Pontoise in Saint-Léonard at around 4:15 a.m. Sunday. No injuries were reported and the investigation is ongoing.
Greater Montreal among areas hit hard by Quebec spring floods
Grand Montréal is among the regions particularly affected as authorities monitor some 30 flood situations across Quebec. Municipalities in Lanaudière, the Laurentides and the Outaouais are also under surveillance as water levels remain elevated this weekend.
CLEP-UQAM committee calls paid internships a matter of social justice
A committee at UQAM’s CLEP says paid internships are essential to social justice and should not be treated as optional. The committee made the statement Sunday as debates over unpaid academic placements continue across Quebec post-secondary institutions.
Three Quebec churches destroyed by fire in recent weeks
Three churches across Quebec have been destroyed by fires over the past several weeks, raising concerns about the loss of collective memory and architectural heritage. Authorities have not confirmed whether the fires are linked.
Canada
Manitoba and Ontario declare emergencies as spring flooding spreads
Parts of Manitoba and Ontario have declared states of emergency as spring flooding affects central and eastern Canada, with Quebec also reporting widespread impacts. Dozens of municipalities are under watch as rising water levels strain local resources.
Ford government to sell Ontario’s $28.9M private jet
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Sunday the province will sell its $28.9-million private jet as quickly as possible. Ford did not provide a timeline for the sale.
Kenneth Law murder charges collapse, leaving families without answers
Murder charges against Kenneth Law have collapsed, leaving the families of victims devastated and calling for accountability. Law had been accused in connection with multiple deaths across Canada.
Canada’s first electrochemical lithium refining facility opens in B.C.
North America’s first electrochemical lithium refining facility has opened in British Columbia, marking a significant step in domestic critical-mineral processing. The facility is expected to support the growing demand for lithium used in electric vehicle batteries.
Snowbirds begin annual aerobatics practice in Comox
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds have started their annual aerobatics practice in Comox on Vancouver Island. The team rehearses each spring ahead of the air show season.
Sports
Canadiens open playoff run against Tampa Bay tonight
The Montreal Canadiens face the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series at 5:45 p.m. ET Sunday. The Canadiens have indicated they are prepared for physical, robust play as the series gets underway.
Senators fall 2-0 to Carolina in playoff opener
The Ottawa Senators lost 2-0 to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of their first-round series on April 18, falling behind 0-1 in the best-of-seven. Ottawa will look to even the series in Game 2.
Weather
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of rain showers in the evening, shifting to a 30 per cent chance of snow showers overnight. The low will drop to -1 C with winds up to 15 km/h.
Monday will see sun and cloud alternating, with a high of 4 C and an overnight low of -4 C. Winds will remain light at up to 15 km/h.
