Montreal
Mayor says aging equipment forces city to patch potholes by hand
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada confirmed Friday that crews are filling potholes manually with shovels because of outdated equipment. The admission comes as Montrealers continue to report widespread road damage across the city following the spring thaw.
Autoroute 15 southbound closes for full weekend starting Friday
The southbound lanes of Autoroute 15 will be shut down all weekend for maintenance work, the city announced May 8. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes and expect significant delays around the closure zone.
Montreal steps up push for NATO bank headquarters over Toronto
The City of Montreal is intensifying its lobbying effort to land the headquarters of a proposed NATO development bank, competing directly against Toronto for the designation. City officials argue Montreal’s bilingual profile and existing international institutions make it the stronger candidate.
Man sentenced to nine years in South Shore femicide case
Mohamed Ali Mosbah was sentenced to nine years in prison Friday in connection with a femicide on Montreal’s South Shore. The case is among a series of gender-based killings that have drawn renewed public attention to violence against women in Quebec.
Quebec records 10th femicide of the year
A new femicide in the Montreal region has brought the provincial total to 10 for 2026, authorities confirmed Friday. The case is under active investigation.
Entrepreneur sues City of Laval for nearly $15 million
An entrepreneur has filed a lawsuit against the City of Laval seeking nearly $15 million in damages, according to Quebec court records. Details of the allegations were not immediately available.
Montreal makes case for NATO bank as Toronto rivalry sharpens
See the lobbying story above for full details on the city’s NATO bank campaign.
Canada
Carney meets Smith in Ottawa amid energy tensions
Prime Minister Mark Carney sat down with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Ottawa on Friday for talks that come against a backdrop of ongoing federal-provincial friction over energy policy. No joint statement had been released as of Friday evening.
Ottawa proposes legislation to fast-track major project approvals
The federal government introduced proposed law changes Friday aimed at accelerating regulatory approvals for large infrastructure and resource projects. Officials framed the move as necessary to boost economic competitiveness amid ongoing trade uncertainty.
Final bids for submarine contract called much stronger by officials
Federal officials said Friday that the final bids received for Canada’s submarine procurement contract represent a significant improvement over earlier submissions. The contract is expected to be one of the largest defence purchases in Canadian history.
Unemployment ticks up to 6.9 per cent in April
Canada’s national unemployment rate rose slightly to 6.9 per cent in April, Statistics Canada reported Friday. The figure reflects modest softening in the labour market following months of relative stability.
New US tariffs hit Quebec industries harder than other provinces
Quebec is bearing a disproportionate share of the economic damage from new American tariffs imposed under the Trump administration, according to federal data released Friday. Manufacturing and agricultural sectors in the province are among those most exposed to the levies.
Sports
Victoire beat Minnesota Frost to move within one win of series advance
The Montreal Victoire defeated the Minnesota Frost on Friday in Game 1 of their PWHL playoff series, with Hayley Scamurra playing a key role in the victory. The win gives Montreal the series lead and puts the Frost on the edge of elimination.
Canadiens drop Game 1 to Buffalo Sabres 4-2
The Montreal Canadiens fell 4-2 to the Buffalo Sabres in Game 1 of their NHL playoff series on Friday, with Rasmus Dahlin standing out for Buffalo. Montreal now trails the series 0-1.
Weather
Tonight will bring cloudy periods with a low of 12 C and light northwest winds of 10 to 15 km/h.
Saturday will see a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 17 C and a low of 7 C. Southwest winds are expected at 15 to 25 km/h.
