Montreal
Alouettes head to Grey Cup after Eastern Final win over Winnipeg
The Montreal Alouettes punched their ticket to the Grey Cup with a 33-23 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the CFL Eastern Final on Saturday. The Alouettes will face the Edmonton Elks in Calgary on November 15. Edmonton advanced with a 28-16 win over the B.C. Lions in the Western Final, led by quarterback Cody Fajardo, who completed 25 of 30 passes for 274 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 84 yards and a score.
Police investigate shooting in Anjou
Montreal police are investigating a shooting on Émile-Legault Street in the Anjou neighbourhood after bullet holes were found and a front window was shattered. No injuries were reported.
Mayor calls for 200 more warming shelters ahead of winter
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada has expressed concern about the city’s capacity to shelter its growing homeless population this winter. She said the city needs to identify at least 200 additional emergency warming shelters.
Montrealers mark ten years since Leonard Cohen’s death
Fans and admirers gathered at Leonard Cohen’s grave on Saturday to mark the tenth anniversary of his death. His final resting place was covered in roses and other tributes left by those who came to pay their respects.
‘Novembre en couleur’ brings free arts events to the city
The fifth edition of ‘Novembre en couleur’, organized by Montréal la plus heureuse, is running until November 14. The free event uses art, music, and creative workshops to build community and spread joy across the city.
CF Montreal ends worst season in club history
CF Montreal closed out their MLS season with a 2-0 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday, their 14th shutout of the year. The result capped what the club acknowledged was the worst season in its history.
Canada
U.S. sanctions target Canadian currency-exchange businesses over alleged Iran and drug links
The United States government has imposed sanctions on several Canadian currency-exchange businesses, alleging they have connections to the Iranian regime and a drug trafficking ring. The sanctions were announced by U.S. authorities on Thursday.
Canadian snowbirds resume cross-border travel despite new costs
Canadian snowbirds are continuing their annual winter migration to the United States, with cross-border travel showing a partial rebound. The trend persists despite new federal budget charges affecting foreign home buyers.
World
Mass shooting in Kraków kills six, wounds 15
A 25-year-old Polish man with far-right views opened fire in Kraków’s main market square on Saturday, killing six people and injuring 15 before being shot and wounded by police. Separately, two women and a man believed to be family members of the shooter were found dead at his home.
Sports
Carey Price and Patrice Bergeron headline 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class
Carey Price and Patrice Bergeron were among those named to the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class, announced Saturday. In NHL action the same day, the Montreal Canadiens beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2, the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-2, and the Ottawa Senators topped the Utah Mammoth 4-2 on a tie-breaking goal from Nick Cousins.
Weather
Tonight will bring increasing cloudiness with a few showers beginning this evening. Winds will be moderate from the west before turning light later on, with a low of 6°C.
Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of showers, clearing this afternoon. Moderate westerly winds will develop in the morning, with a high of 9°C and a low UV index expected.
