Montreal
Four teens arrested in connection with Walmart stabbing death
Four 15-year-olds were arrested June 3 in Montreal North in connection with the killing of a 22-year-old man stabbed the previous day at a Walmart on Henri-Bourassa Blvd. Police have not released additional details about the suspects or the circumstances leading to the attack.
Overnight shooting at Villeray park becomes city’s 10th homicide
A young man was fatally shot late June 3 at Turin Park in the Villeray neighbourhood. The death marks Montreal’s 10th homicide of 2026.
Laval man dies after targeted shooting in Auteuil district
A 33-year-old man shot while sitting in a vehicle on Palardy St. in Laval’s Auteuil district died in hospital on June 4. Police are treating the shooting as targeted.
Laval residents face charges over stolen cremation urns
Laval residents have been charged with looting cremation urns from locations in Montreal and elsewhere in the province. Further details about the number of accused and the scope of the alleged thefts have not been released.
Alleged migrant smuggler charged with assaulting RCMP officer
An individual accused of smuggling migrants across the border has been charged with assaulting an RCMP officer. The charge was laid in June 2026; no further details about the accused’s identity were available.
Second man convicted in fatal beating near Orange Julep
A second man has been convicted in the deadly beating of a father of two that took place near the landmark Orange Julep restaurant on Décarie Blvd. The conviction follows an earlier guilty finding against a co-accused in the same case.
Oscar Peterson pedestrian square delayed to 2028
The city of Montreal has pushed back the Oscar Peterson pedestrian square project to 2028. No official reason for the latest delay has been provided by city hall.
Canada
Carney courts U.S. investors with energy superpower pitch
Prime Minister Mark Carney travelled to New York in June to make the case to American investors that Canada can serve as an energy superpower and help ‘make America great again.’ Carney’s pitch comes as Ottawa works to deepen economic ties with the United States amid ongoing trade tensions.
Trump administration threatens new tariffs over forced labour allegations
The Trump administration announced June 3 it is considering new tariffs on Canada and other countries it accuses of failing to address forced labour in their supply chains. The threat adds fresh uncertainty to Canada-U.S. trade relations already strained by existing levies.
Ottawa pledges $2.3 billion for national AI strategy
The federal government has announced more than $2.3 billion in funding for artificial intelligence training, adoption and startups as part of a new national AI strategy. Officials say the investment is intended to position Canada as a global leader in the sector.
B.C. MLA Jordan Kealy charged with sexual assault
British Columbia MLA Jordan Kealy has been charged with sexual assault, according to information released in June 2026. No further details about the allegations were immediately available.
Budget watchdog projects larger federal deficits than government forecast
The Parliamentary Budget Officer is projecting that federal deficits will run larger than figures cited in the government’s spring budget update. The assessment raises new questions about Ottawa’s fiscal track as borrowing costs remain elevated.
Sports
Stanley Cup Final tied 1-1 heading into Game 2 in Raleigh
The Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes meet June 4 at Lenovo Center for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, with the series knotted at 1-1 following the opener. Puck drop is scheduled for the evening in Raleigh.
Toronto Sceptres sign defenceman Renata Fast to three-year deal
The Toronto Sceptres have signed defenceman Renata Fast to a three-year contract with the PWHL. The signing bolsters Toronto’s blue line as the league heads into its offseason roster-building period.
Weather
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 18 to 20°C and southwest winds gradually easing through the evening.
Friday brings cloudy skies and a high of 28°C, with a low of 21°C overnight and light winds expected through the day.
