Montreal
High-risk sex offender recaptured in Plateau-Mont-Royal
A man known as the ‘black-gloved rapist’ and classified as a high-risk sex offender was recaptured May 6 after escaping from a halfway house in the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough. Authorities had issued a public warning following his disappearance before confirming his arrest later the same day.
Two fires break out at Montreal homeless encampment
Firefighters responded to two separate blazes at a homeless encampment in Montreal on May 6. The circumstances of both fires are under investigation.
City tests chemical plant warning sirens at 12 sites
The City of Montreal conducted its annual emergency siren test at 12 chemical factory sites between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on May 6. Residents living near industrial zones were advised in advance not to be alarmed by the sounds.
Sûreté du Québec searches Ontario village for missing Montreal man
Sûreté du Québec officers travelled to an Ontario village on May 6 as part of a new development in the search for a Montreal man who has been missing since October 2025. Details of the specific location and the nature of the new lead were not disclosed.
Michelin Guide awards stars to two Montreal restaurants
Hoogan et Beaufort and Sushi Nishinokaze each received one Michelin star in an announcement made May 6, expanding Montreal’s roster of starred restaurants. The additions reflect continued recognition of the city’s dining scene at the international level.
Raccoon rabies case detected near St-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Public health officials reported a confirmed case of raccoon rabies in a dead animal found in St-Eugène, in the St-Jean-sur-Richelieu area of Montérégie. The case is among more than 30 confirmed in Quebec so far in 2026, and residents are advised to avoid contact with wild animals behaving unusually.
Carney announces aerospace investment at Mirabel
Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Mirabel on May 6 to announce a federal aerospace investment. Mirabel has long been a hub for Quebec’s aerospace sector, which employs tens of thousands of workers across the Greater Montreal region. Further details of the funding package were not immediately available.
Canada
Claude Morin, Quiet Revolution architect turned RCMP informant, dies at 96
Claude Morin, a key figure in Quebec’s Quiet Revolution and a senior Parti Québécois strategist, died at the age of 96, his family announced May 6. Morin later acknowledged he had acted as a paid RCMP informant during his years as a sovereigntist politician, a revelation that cast a long shadow over his legacy.
CAQ tables bill to renew notwithstanding clause for language law
The Coalition Avenir Québec government introduced legislation at the National Assembly on May 6 to renew the notwithstanding clause shielding Bill 96, Quebec’s French-language law, from certain Charter challenges. The move was widely expected, as the original five-year override provision included in Bill 96 is set to expire. The bill is expected to draw renewed opposition from English-language and minority-rights advocates.
Quebec man appeals sentence for fomenting hatred against Jews
A Quebec man convicted of fomenting hatred against Jewish people has filed a court appeal of his 15-month sentence, according to documents submitted May 6. The case has drawn attention amid a broader national conversation about antisemitism and hate-speech law.
SAQ criticized over efforts to boost alcohol sales
The Société des alcools du Québec is facing criticism for pursuing strategies to increase sales at a time when alcohol consumption is declining across Quebec and Canada. Critics argued the Crown corporation’s promotional efforts conflict with public health objectives.
Carney names Louise Arbour as next Governor General
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the appointment of Louise Arbour as Canada’s next Governor General. Arbour, a former justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and one-time United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, will succeed Mary Simon in the vice-regal role.
Sports
Canadiens open second-round series against Sabres in Buffalo
The Montreal Canadiens faced the Buffalo Sabres in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference second-round playoff series on May 6. Defenceman Arber Xhekaj’s availability was listed as uncertain heading into the game due to injury.
Victoire edge opponent 3-2 in overtime at Place Bell
The Montreal Victoire defeated their opponent 3-2 in overtime in a PWHL game at Place Bell in Laval on May 6. Marie-Philip Poulin was a key contributor as the win strengthened Montreal’s position in the playoff race.
Weather
Tonight will be cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of showers. The overnight low will drop to 6 C with light winds.
Thursday will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a 40 per cent chance of showers in the morning. The high will reach 14 C before falling back to a low of 6 C. Winds will be from the west at 20 km/h, gusting to 40.
