Montreal
Québec solidaire votes to cap rent hikes at inflation
Militants of Québec solidaire voted May 10 at the party’s congress in Montreal to limit rent increases to the rate of inflation. The motion was adopted on the final day of the gathering.
P.K. Subban completes $10-million pledge to Montreal Children’s Hospital
Former Canadiens defenceman P.K. Subban has fulfilled his $10-million commitment to the Fondation de l’Hôpital de Montréal pour enfants. Subban announced the completion of the pledge May 9.
Bar owner speaks out after Saint-Laurent Blvd shooting
The owner of a Plateau-Mont-Royal club on Saint-Laurent Boulevard expressed heartbreak May 10 following a shooting incident at the venue. No further details on casualties were provided.
Body of 18-year-old found in Rivière des Prairies
The body of an 18-year-old man was recovered from the Rivière des Prairies on May 9. Authorities have not released further details on the circumstances of the death.
Northern Montreal health authority launches digital health record
The CIUSSS du Nord-de-l’Île-de-Montréal rolled out the Dossier santé numérique platform on May 9. The digital health record system is intended to improve information sharing across the network’s facilities.
Downtown and blue line metro stations lose riders to REM
Several downtown and blue line STM métro stations recorded a decline in ridership, which officials attribute to the REM light-rail network drawing passengers away. The figures were released May 9.
Muslim communities rally against Quebec secularism laws
Members of Muslim communities gathered outside the Quebec premier’s office in Montreal on May 9 to protest the province’s secularism legislation. Demonstrators called for changes to laws that restrict religious symbols in the public sector.
Canada
Body recovered from Ottawa River near Petrie Island
Ottawa police retrieved a body from the water near Petrie Island on the Ottawa River on the evening of May 9. No identification or cause of death was immediately released.
OPP seek two Ottawa men wanted in Perth murder, possibly in B.C.
Ontario Provincial Police issued an alert May 10 for two Ottawa men wanted in connection with a murder in Perth. Investigators believe the suspects may have travelled to British Columbia.
Alberta’s Smith hopes to reach pipeline deal with Ottawa
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said May 10 she is optimistic about reaching an agreement with the federal government on pipeline development. Smith did not specify a timeline for the talks.
Carney says Canada open to deeper integration with U.S. in some sectors
Prime Minister Mark Carney said May 9 that Canada is willing to pursue closer economic integration with the United States in select sectors. Carney did not identify which industries he had in mind.
Canada men’s team routs France 6-1 in hockey exhibition
The Canadian men’s hockey team defeated France 6-1 in an exhibition match on May 10. Macklin Celebrini contributed one goal and three assists in the win.
Sports
CF Montréal beat Orlando 2-0 for fourth straight home win
CF Montréal defeated Orlando City SC 2-0 on May 9 at home, with Daniel Rios converting a penalty in stoppage time and Dagur Thorhallsson adding an insurance marker. The result gives the club four consecutive home wins and strengthens their playoff position in MLS.
Canadiens host Sabres in Game 3 with chance to take series lead
The Montreal Canadiens welcome the Buffalo Sabres to Bell Centre on May 10 for Game 3 of their second-round NHL playoff series, currently tied 1-1. A win would give Montreal a 2-1 series lead on home ice.
Weather
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 5 C. A southwest wind of 30 km/h gusting to 50 will ease to light overnight.
Monday brings a mix of sun and cloud with a 40 per cent chance of showers in the afternoon and a risk of thunderstorms. The high will reach 11 C before dropping to a low of 3 C. A southwest wind picks up near noon at around 20 km/h.
