Montreal
Man stabbed in Montreal North home, woman arrested
Montreal police arrested a woman after a 41-year-old man was stabbed in the upper body at a residence near Léger Boulevard and Balzac Avenue in Montreal North at 5:20 a.m. on April 24. The victim’s condition was not immediately confirmed as life-threatening.
Two men stabbed near Dorval bus terminus
Two men suffered stab wounds near the Dorval bus terminus around 5 a.m. on April 24. A 32-year-old was found on Cardinal Street near McMillan Boulevard with upper-body injuries and was conscious with non-life-threatening wounds; a 23-year-old found nearby with lower-body injuries was expected to survive.
SQ finds Ste-Thérèse teen safe after alleged abduction by parents
Sûreté du Québec officers located an 18-year-old woman from Ste-Thérèse safe on the morning of April 24 after she was allegedly abducted by her biological parents. Details of the circumstances leading to the abduction were not immediately released.
Port of Montreal opens 2026 cruise season
The Port of Montreal officially kicked off its 2026 cruise season on April 24. The port serves as one of the primary embarkation and disembarkation points for St. Lawrence River cruise itineraries in eastern Canada.
Equestrian coach faces sexual assault testimony in St-Hyacinthe court
Equestrian coach Francis Berger testified in a St-Hyacinthe courtroom on April 24 as proceedings continued in his sexual assault case. Further details of the testimony were not available at time of publication.
Montrealer recounts ordeal at U.S. immigration detention facility
Douglas Dixon, a Montrealer, publicly described his experience being held at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility he referred to as ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ on April 24. Dixon’s account adds a local voice to growing scrutiny of U.S. immigration detention conditions affecting Canadian residents.
BDC launches $500M fund to support AI adoption by small businesses
The Business Development Bank of Canada announced a $500-million fund on April 24 aimed at helping small businesses adopt artificial intelligence tools. The initiative is intended to improve competitiveness among Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises.
Canada
Ottawa approves Enbridge’s $4B Sunrise pipeline expansion
The federal government approved Enbridge’s $4-billion Sunrise natural gas pipeline expansion project on April 24. The project is expected to increase natural gas transmission capacity across the network.
Canada’s top general reassures Ukraine amid NATO tensions
Canada’s chief of the defence staff offered reassurances to Ukrainian counterparts on April 24 as tensions within the NATO alliance over support for Ukraine continued. The general reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to Ukrainian security.
Canada and P.E.I. partner to aid tariff-affected workers
The federal government and the government of Prince Edward Island announced a joint support program on April 24 for workers affected by ongoing tariff disruptions. Details of funding levels and eligibility were not immediately specified.
Canada joins first summit on phasing out fossil fuels
Canada participated in an international summit on April 24 focused on accelerating the phase-out of fossil fuels, the first gathering of its kind. The government’s attendance signals alignment with international efforts to transition away from oil and gas dependence.
Housing minister denies favouring Liberal ridings in funding decisions
Federal Housing Minister denied on April 24 that housing funds had been directed preferentially toward ridings held by Liberal members of Parliament. The denial followed comments from an MP that had raised questions about the distribution of housing support money.
Sports
Hurricanes edge Senators 2-1, push Ottawa to brink of elimination
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Ottawa Senators 2-1 on April 24, with Jackson Blake scoring the winner late in the second period. Frederik Andersen made 21 saves as Carolina took a 3-0 series lead, leaving the Senators facing elimination.
Lightning beat Canadiens 3-2 to even series at 1-1
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on April 24, levelling their playoff series at one game apiece. The Canadiens will look to retake the series lead in the next game.
Weather
Tonight will be clear with a low of -2°C and light winds. Dress warmly if heading out after dark.
Saturday brings sunny skies with a high of 14°C and a low of 0°C, with light winds continuing through the day.
