Montreal
Mercier Bridge and La Fontaine Tunnel closures to cause weekend delays
Drivers in the Montreal area should expect significant delays this weekend as major road closures take effect on the Honoré-Mercier Bridge and the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel. Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes before heading out.
Pharmacist fined $14,000 for dispensing errors including wrong dosages
A Montreal-area pharmacist has been fined $14,000 following a finding of professional errors, including the dispensing of incorrect dosages to patients. The penalty was issued by the relevant professional regulatory body.
Montreal smashes November temperature records two days running
Montreal broke daytime high temperature records on both Nov. 4 and Nov. 5, with the mercury climbing to 20.1 C on the second day. The unseasonably warm stretch marked a notable departure from typical early-November conditions in the city.
Canada
No new national stories this morning
There are no new national developments to report in this edition.
World
Trump confirms U.S. strikes on Iranian air defence site
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that American forces carried out ‘minor strikes’ on Iran, targeting an air defence system on Qeshm Island. The U.S. military’s Central Command also announced a reward of up to $20 million for information on Iran’s nuclear program.
Sports
Canada’s women open hockey worlds with 5-1 win over Sweden
Canada’s women’s national hockey team defeated Sweden 5-1 in its opening game of the IIHF Women’s World Championship in Herning, Denmark. Jessie Eldridge led the way with two goals and an assist.
Canadian men’s double-mini trampoline team finishes fifth at world championships
Canada’s men’s double-mini trampoline team of Gavin Gibbs, Griffyn Robertson, Gavin Dodd, and Tristan Bloom placed fifth in the Team Final at the 2026 Trampoline and Tumbling World Championships in Nanjing, China.
Weather
Tonight will be cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers and a low of 5 C. Moderate northeasterly winds are expected to gust to strong at times.
Tomorrow will also be cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers and a high of 9 C. Northeasterly winds will remain moderate to strong, and the UV index will be low.
