Montreal
Man dies after stabbing in Mount Royal Park
A 30-year-old man died on April 27 from stab wounds sustained during an altercation in Mount Royal Park. Police are investigating the circumstances of the attack.
Fire at St-Henri encampment injures woman
Firefighters extinguished a blaze at a homeless encampment in St-Henri early Monday morning. One woman sustained injuries in the fire.
Boulerice quits federal NDP to run for Québec Solidaire
Alexandre Boulerice announced April 27 he is leaving the federal NDP to seek the Québec Solidaire nomination in the Gouin provincial riding. Gouin, in the Plateau–Mont-Royal area, has long been a Québec Solidaire stronghold.
Construction industry launches anti-discrimination campaign
Montreal’s construction industry unveiled a campaign on April 27 aimed at combatting discrimination and harassment on job sites. The initiative comes amid broader efforts to attract a more diverse workforce to the sector.
City reports 41 per cent rise in dangerous dog incidents
The City of Montreal says dangerous dog incidents have risen 41 per cent over the past five years. Officials did not announce new measures alongside the figures.
$25,000 reward offered for Montreal man wanted in Toronto mall shooting
Authorities are offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Kyle Douglas Prouse, a Montreal resident wanted in connection with robberies and a shooting at a Toronto-area mall. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
Witness testifies in Pinel brothers murder trial
A witness told a Montreal court on April 27 that the victim had punched him before the fatal altercation at the centre of the Pinel brothers murder trial. The testimony could bear on the question of provocation.
Canada
Carney announces Canada’s first sovereign wealth fund
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled the Canada Strong Fund on April 27, describing it as the country’s first national sovereign wealth fund. Carney said the fund is intended to strengthen long-term economic resilience.
Fréchette meets U.S. trade representative on Quebec trade concerns
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette travelled to Washington on April 27 to meet with the U.S. trade representative over trade issues affecting the province. The meeting comes amid ongoing tensions over tariffs and cross-border commerce.
Quebec minimum wage rises to $16.60 on May 1
The Quebec government confirmed the provincial minimum wage will increase to $16.60 per hour effective May 1, 2026. The raise affects hundreds of thousands of workers across the province.
Military recruitment surges after pay raises and sovereignty concerns
Canadian Armed Forces recruitment has jumped in recent months, driven by pay increases and heightened public concern over national sovereignty. Defence officials say the trend marks a reversal of years of recruitment shortfalls.
Canada and Japan launch arms exports partnership
The Japanese government and Canada announced a partnership on defence exports on April 27, a significant policy shift given Japan’s historically strict limits on arms sales abroad. Officials said the agreement reflects closer security ties between the two countries.
Sports
Canadiens drop Game 4 to Lightning 3-2, series tied 2-2
The Montreal Canadiens lost 3-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Bell Centre on April 26, with Brandon Hagel scoring twice in a third-period rally to tie the first-round series at 2-2. The series resumes in Tampa Bay.
Poehling’s OT goal pushes Oilers to brink of elimination
Ryan Poehling scored in overtime to give the Anaheim Ducks a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 on April 26, putting Edmonton on the edge of elimination. The Ducks lead the series 3-1.
Weather
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 7 C and light winds.
Tuesday brings sunny skies and a high of 22 C, dropping to 10 C overnight, with southwest winds at 20 km/h.
