Montreal
Police dismantle jewelry robbery ring with dozens arrested
Montreal police have arrested more than a dozen people in connection with a jewelry store robbery ring, bringing the total number of arrests to roughly 40 since September. The operation was announced this week following a sweep on Wednesday.
Black Friday deals arrive early on Sainte-Catherine Street West
Retailers along Sainte-Catherine Street West have launched Black Friday promotions well ahead of the official Nov. 27 date. Merchants say the cost of living and shifting consumer habits are driving the early start to the holiday shopping season.
Weekend events: Gipsy Kings, I Hate Models and more
Montreal is hosting a range of cultural events today, including a Gipsy Kings concert with Nicolas Reyes at MTELUS and a TELETECH show featuring I Hate Models at Olympic Stadium. Richardson Zéphir performs ‘Punch créole’ at Maison de la culture du Plateau-Mont-Royal, while a youth puzzle exchange is on at Bibliothèque de La Petite-Patrie.
Canada
Quebec premier signals independent vote at Francophonie summit
Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon said Quebec may cast its own vote in the election of the secretary general of the International Organization of La Francophonie, independent of the Canadian government’s position. St-Pierre Plamondon is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday ahead of the 20th Francophonie Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Forty flights cancelled at Trudeau airport after FAA ground stop
Operations resumed at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport on Saturday after a U.S. Federal Aviation Administration ground stop on Friday caused widespread disruptions. About 40 flights were cancelled as the airport worked to restore normal service.
Alto high-speed rail rejects farm union’s $11-billion track upgrade plan
Alto, the consortium behind Canada’s proposed high-speed rail project, has rejected an $11-billion proposal from the Union des producteurs agricoles to upgrade existing rail lines. Alto said dedicated tracks are essential to the $60-to-$90-billion project and responded to the farm union’s call for Ottawa to halt field work.
Federal budget targets community rinks and recreational facilities
Parliamentary Secretary Caroline Desrochers highlighted federal investments from Budget 2026 aimed at community recreational facilities, including ice rinks in Trois-Rivières. The government has proposed $1.5 billion over nine years through the Build Communities Strong Fund.
Quebec high school rankings released
The annual ranking of Quebec high schools for 2026 has been published, offering families a comparative look at academic performance across the province.
World
FAA ground stop sends ripple of cancellations across global air travel
A ground stop issued by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Friday disrupted air travel well beyond American borders, contributing to cancellations at airports including Montreal-Trudeau. The stop was lifted, but airlines continued to assess the impact on Saturday.
Sports
Kreider out six to eight weeks with lower-body injury
Montreal Canadiens forward Chris Kreider will miss six to eight weeks after sustaining a lower-body injury in Thursday’s game against the Boston Bruins. The team confirmed the news on Saturday.
CF Montréal officially put up for sale
CF Montréal owner Joey Saputo announced this week that the MLS club is for sale. No details about potential buyers or a timeline for the sale have been disclosed.
Weather
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a few showers ending this evening. The low will drop to 1°C.
Tomorrow expect showers with moderate westerly winds and a high of 5°C.
