Montreal
Hundreds turn out for annual night for the homeless
Hundreds of people took part in Montreal’s annual La Nuit des sans-abri on Friday, gathering to raise awareness about homelessness in the city. The event draws participants from across the community each year to highlight the situation facing people without stable housing.
Study finds one in four Greater Montreal adults experienced poverty over seven-year period
A study by Quebec’s Institut national de la recherche scientifique and Centraide of Greater Montreal found that more than one in four adults in the Greater Montreal area experienced poverty at some point between 2016 and 2023. The findings point to the breadth of economic precarity across the region, extending well beyond those living in persistent poverty.
One dead in Eastern Townships collision
One person died and six others sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle collision on Route 108 near Cookshire-Eaton in the Eastern Townships on Friday. The six injured were occupants of the second vehicle involved in the crash.
Canada
Most Canadians want Carney to press ahead without new election, poll finds
A Canada Pulse Insights poll found that 73 per cent of Canadians believe Prime Minister Mark Carney should move forward with his economic agenda without seeking a fresh electoral mandate. The survey suggests broad public appetite for policy action rather than another trip to the polls.
PWHL sets 180-game schedule and expands playoffs for 2026-27 season
The Professional Women’s Hockey League has announced its 2026-27 regular-season schedule, which will feature 180 games played under a new Eastern and Western Conference structure. The league also expanded its playoff format to eight teams. The PWHL separately unveiled inaugural jerseys for its four expansion franchises in Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas, and San Jose.
World
Houthi strike hits Yemen presidential palace in Aden, killing five
Houthi missiles and drones struck Yemen’s presidential Al-Maashiq Palace in Aden, killing five people and wounding 16 others. Prime Minister Shaya al-Zindani and cabinet members were not harmed in the attack.
More than 400 arrested in France as protests over prices turn violent
More than 400 people were arrested in France on Friday as demonstrations that began with high school students and later drew wider groups protesting high prices and the social welfare system clashed with police. Officers deployed teargas to disperse crowds in multiple locations.
Sports
Elks clinch CFL West top spot with win over Blue Bombers
The Edmonton Elks defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 35-27 on Friday, clinching first place in the CFL West Division and earning the right to host the division final. The win is a significant milestone for Edmonton heading into the playoff stretch.
Redblacks end 22-game losing streak with dramatic win over Argonauts
The Ottawa Redblacks secured their first win of the season on Friday, beating the Toronto Argonauts 40-39 to snap a 22-game losing streak. Rookie quarterback Bryson Barnes led the comeback for Ottawa.
Weather
Tonight will be clear with moderate westerly winds becoming light this evening. Skies will turn partly cloudy overnight with a low of 1°C and patchy frost expected.
Tomorrow will be sunny with a high of 6°C. Moderate westerly winds are forecast to gust to strong levels through the day, with a moderate UV index.
A frost advisory from Environment Canada is in effect for the Montreal area.
