Montreal
Man stabbed in Pierrefonds-Roxboro; suspect arrested in Mirabel
A man in his 30s was stabbed during an overnight altercation in the Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough. A 38-year-old suspect, known to the victim, was arrested in Mirabel at around 3:45 a.m. Sunday.
Young man injured in Ahuntsic-Cartierville group fight
A 21-year-old man was injured with a sharp object during a fight involving a group of people in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough earlier this week. No arrests have been made.
Montreal police launch unit to combat sexual exploitation
The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal has created a new unit dedicated to combating sexual exploitation cases. The move reflects a growing focus on addressing such crimes within the city.
Canada
Carney calls Zelenskyy over Trump-Russia fuel deal
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday about a new diesel fuel supply agreement between the United States and Russia. Carney said the agreement runs against international efforts to end the war in Europe.
Canada loses 68,300 jobs in September as loonie slides
Canada unexpectedly shed 68,300 jobs in September, pushing the unemployment rate up to 6.5 per cent and erasing nearly all net employment gains for 2026. The Canadian dollar fell to its lowest point against the U.S. dollar since early 2025, hovering near $1.43 CAD.
Bank of Canada links slower growth to lower immigration, aging population
A new Bank of Canada report says lower immigration rates and an aging population are contributing to slower economic growth and reshaping the country’s workforce. The findings point to long-term structural shifts in labour supply and consumer demand.
French ambassador praises Canada’s response to U.S. pressure
France’s new ambassador to Canada praised the Carney government’s ‘calm and determined’ response to what he called ‘extremely radical’ American demands. The ambassador advocated for stronger strategic ties between Canada and Europe.
World
Trump claims Ukraine and Russia agreed to energy ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media Sunday that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to an ‘energy ceasefire,’ a development that appeared to catch Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy off guard. Zelenskyy had not confirmed the claim as of Sunday.
Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix for first time
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, claiming his first victory at that circuit. The result adds to Verstappen’s record-setting Formula One career.
Sports
Canadiens edge Red Wings 1-0 in shootout as Fowler records first shutout
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Detroit Red Wings 1-0 in a shootout Saturday at the Bell Centre. Zachary Bolduc scored the lone shootout goal while Jacob Fowler made 30 saves for his first shutout of the season, despite three Canadiens goals being disallowed during regulation and overtime.
Toronto FC stuns CF Montreal with two stoppage-time goals
Toronto FC secured a 2-1 victory over CF Montreal on Saturday at BMO Field, with substitutes Lewis Morgan and Djordje Mihailovic both scoring in stoppage time. Daniel Rios had given CF Montreal the lead earlier in the match.
Weather
Tonight will be cloudy with a low of 12°C and a 30 per cent chance of showers.
Tomorrow expect mainly cloudy skies with a high of 17°C and moderate southwesterly winds. The UV index is expected to be moderate.
