Montreal
Toddler dies after bouncy castle swept away in LaSalle storm
A three-year-old child died from injuries sustained June 1 after high winds lifted an inflatable bouncy castle in LaSalle borough. The storm injured 11 people in total, with six sent to hospital after the structure was blown away.
Ottawa and Quebec reach public transit funding deal
The federal and provincial governments announced an agreement June 1 on public transit funding for the Montreal area. Details of the funding breakdown were not immediately available.
Jacques-Cartier Bridge reopens after collision
Montreal-bound lanes on the Jacques-Cartier Bridge fully reopened June 2 after an earlier collision had reduced traffic to a single lane. The disruption caused delays for commuters during the closure.
Stationery enthusiasts converge on downtown Montreal
Pen-and-paper enthusiasts from across Canada gathered in downtown Montreal on June 1 for a stationery and handwriting convention. The event drew a range of hobbyists devoted to analogue writing tools and correspondence.
Canada
Canada falls into technical recession as Trump revives 51st-state threats
Canada slipped into a technical recession as of June 2, according to the latest economic data. U.S. President Donald Trump simultaneously renewed threats about making Canada the 51st state, adding to economic uncertainty.
Carney launches inclusion council, announces antisemitism measures
Prime Minister Mark Carney launched a ministerial advisory council on rights, equality and inclusion June 1 at Holy Blossom Temple in Toronto. Carney also announced a set of measures aimed at combating antisemitism in Canada.
Carney pitches Canada to U.S. investors as energy superpower
Carney travelled to New York on June 1 and 2 to court American investors, presenting Canada as an energy superpower capable of helping drive U.S. economic goals. The pitch came as CUSMA renewal negotiations showed signs of progress, with bilateral talks underway.
Draft national AI strategy aims to boost adoption over five years
A draft national artificial intelligence strategy obtained June 1 outlines plans to increase AI adoption and literacy across Canada over the next five years. The document has not yet been formally released by the government.
Sports
Canadiens season ends with loss to Carolina; Gorton and Hughes hold year-end presser
The Montreal Canadiens’ 2025-26 season came to a close with a loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final. President Jeff Gorton and general manager Kent Hughes held a year-end press conference June 1 to address the team’s performance and plans going forward.
Gallagher says it is time to find a new home
Longtime Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher said June 1 that it is ‘time to find a new home,’ signalling his departure from Montreal. Gallagher spent the bulk of his NHL career with the Canadiens and is one of the franchise’s most recognizable recent figures.
Weather
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 12°C and light winds — a calm follow-up to the destructive storm that swept through the region June 1.
Wednesday will be sunny with a high of 23 to 24°C and a low of 12°C. Winds will become westerly at around 20 km/h near noon.
