Montreal
Boulet files complaint after mock beheading at May Day protest
Quebec labour minister Jean Boulet has filed a police complaint following a mock beheading that depicted him at a May Day protest in Montreal. Montreal police have launched a formal investigation into the incident.
Montreal, Quebec City mayors push Quebec for stronger housing partnership
Montreal mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada and her Quebec City counterpart are calling on the Quebec government to strengthen its partnership with municipalities on housing. The two mayors made the joint appeal on May 5, citing an urgent need for better coordination and funding.
Montreal man wins $3-million Loto-Quebec jackpot
Gérald Côté of Montreal has claimed a $3-million jackpot from Loto-Quebec. No further details about the winning ticket were released.
Quebec judge grants 3-month deportation stay for Mexican father
A Quebec judge has granted a three-month stay of deportation to a Mexican father facing removal from Canada. The ruling gives the man additional time to pursue his case through legal channels.
South Shore man gets 9 years for killing wife
A man from the South Shore has been sentenced to nine years in prison for manslaughter in the death of his wife, a Longueuil court ruled on May 5. The sentence was handed down at the Longueuil courthouse.
High-speed rail route map raises concerns for 500 farmers
ALTO, the agency overseeing the proposed Montreal-Ottawa high-speed rail corridor, has released a route map that would affect approximately 500 farming operations in Quebec. The release has prompted concern among agricultural communities along the proposed corridor.
Canada
Louise Arbour named next Governor General
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Louise Arbour will serve as Canada’s next Governor General, following approval by King Charles III. Arbour is a former Supreme Court of Canada justice and ex-chief prosecutor for the International Criminal Tribunal.
Quebec to renew notwithstanding clause on language law
Quebec intergovernmental affairs minister Christine Fréchette has announced plans to renew the notwithstanding clause shielding Bill 96, the province’s French-language law, from Charter challenges. The clause must be renewed every five years to remain in effect.
Statistics Canada begins 2026 census collection
Statistics Canada formally launched nationwide collection for the 2026 census on May 5. Households across the country are being asked to complete the questionnaire, which gathers data on population, language, housing and income.
Red Dress Day marked across Canada with growing participation
Communities nationwide observed Red Dress Day on May 5 to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Organizers reported growing participation in events held across the country.
Visa and Wealthsimple launch stablecoin payment pilot in Toronto
Visa Canada and Wealthsimple have launched a pilot project to settle payment transactions using stablecoins, the companies announced in Toronto on May 5. The pilot marks one of the first such arrangements between a major card network and a Canadian fintech firm.
Sports
Victoire host Frost in PWHL semifinal Game 2 at Place Bell
The Montreal Victoire welcome the Minnesota Frost to Place Bell on Tuesday night for Game 2 of their PWHL Walter Cup semifinal series. Minnesota leads the series one game to none after a 5-4 overtime win in Game 1.
Toronto FC open Canadian Championship against Atletico Ottawa
Toronto FC host Atletico Ottawa at BMO Field in the preliminary round of the Canadian Championship on May 5. No final score was available at time of publication.
Weather
Tonight, expect showers with a low of 7 C. Southwest winds of 20 km/h are forecast to gust up to 40 km/h.
Wednesday brings periods of rain with a high of 12 C and a low of 8 C. Southwest winds will continue at around 20 km/h through the day.
