Montreal
Two men stabbed near Dorval bus terminus in early-morning attack
Two men were stabbed near the Cardinal Avenue and McMillan Boulevard area close to the Dorval bus terminus at around 5 a.m. on April 24. A 32-year-old suffered upper-body injuries and a 23-year-old sustained lower-body injuries. Both were taken to hospital.
Man in critical condition after Montreal North stabbing, woman arrested
A 41-year-old man was stabbed in the upper body and left in critical condition near Léger Boulevard and Balzac Avenue in Montreal North at 5:20 a.m. on April 24. A woman was arrested at the scene.
Lawyer charged in Old Montreal fire suspended by Quebec Bar
The Quebec Bar disciplinary council suspended lawyer Émile Benamor effective April 23, following charges related to the deadly Old Montreal fire. Benamor practised in the Montreal district.
Man arrested after Verdun apartment fire
A man was taken into custody after an apartment fire broke out in Verdun at 1:15 p.m. on April 24. Further details about the circumstances of the arrest were not immediately available.
Rockland Centre Starbucks stays closed despite court order
A Starbucks location at Rockland Centre in Mount Royal remains closed and its entrance blocked, despite a court order requiring it to reopen until January 2028. The situation continued as of April 24.
Missing teenager found safe after alleged abduction by biological parents
An 18-year-old woman reported missing was found safe in Ste-Thérèse on April 24. Authorities said she had allegedly been abducted by her biological parents.
Montreal accounts for nearly half of Quebec pothole complaints
Quebec received 255 pothole complaints in the first three months of 2026, with 124 of those originating in Montreal. The figures were reported province-wide on April 24.
Canada
Carney pushes back on Trump trade demands
Prime Minister Mark Carney responded sharply in Ottawa on April 25 to trade demands from U.S. President Donald Trump. Carney offered no concessions in his public remarks.
Ottawa approves $4-billion Enbridge pipeline expansion in B.C.
The federal government gave the green light on April 25 to a $4-billion Enbridge pipeline expansion project in British Columbia. The approval was announced from Ottawa.
Boulerice leaves federal NDP for Québec solidaire
Alexandre Boulerice announced on April 24 that he is leaving the federal New Democratic Party to join Québec solidaire. Boulerice had been a prominent NDP figure in Quebec.
Quebec medical specialists reach deal after health minister change
Quebec medical specialists reached an agreement with the provincial government on April 24, following a recent change in health minister. Terms of the deal were not immediately detailed.
Water levels continue to fall around Ottawa and Gatineau
Water levels in the Ottawa-Gatineau region were continuing to decline as of April 25. The drop was reported on both the Ontario and Quebec sides of the river.
Sports
Canadiens take 2-1 series lead with overtime win over Lightning
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in overtime in game 3 of their playoff series on April 24, with Lane Hutson scoring the winner and Kirby Dach tying the game late. Montreal now leads the series 2-1.
Oilers fall to Ducks in game 3 despite McDavid’s first playoff goal
The Edmonton Oilers lost 7-4 to the Anaheim Ducks on April 25 in game 3, even as Connor McDavid scored his first playoff goal of the series. The Oilers trail in the series.
Weather
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 4 C. Northeast winds at 20 km/h will ease to light overnight.
Sunday will be mainly sunny with a high of 17 C and a low of 5 C, with light winds throughout the day.
