Montreal
Teen stabbed outside Saint-Henri high school at lunchtime
A 15-year-old boy was stabbed outside a high school in the Saint-Henri neighbourhood around midday on May 14. Police responded to the scene and the victim was transported to hospital. No suspect information was immediately released.
Artemis II astronauts visit Canadian Space Agency headquarters
The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission greeted staff at the Canadian Space Agency’s headquarters in the Montreal area on May 14. The visit marks a milestone for the agency, which is contributing to the lunar flyby mission. Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is among the four-person crew.
Supreme Court clears Canadian Pacific of liability in Lac-Mégantic disaster
The Supreme Court of Canada refused an appeal on May 14, letting stand a ruling that clears Canadian Pacific of liability in the 2013 Lac-Mégantic rail disaster, which killed 47 people. The decision closes a significant avenue of legal recourse for survivors and victims’ families. The runaway train that caused the disaster was operated by Montreal, Maine and Atlantic Railway.
Laval father sobs requesting death sentence for killing his two children
A Laval father broke down in tears during a sentencing hearing on May 14, asking the court to impose the death penalty on him for the 2022 killings of his two children. Canada does not have capital punishment, making the request legally impossible to grant. The hearing is ongoing.
Three Montreal men released after U.S. grandparent scam arrests
Three Montreal men were granted release on May 14 following arrests connected to a cross-border investigation into a grandparent telephone scam targeting elderly Americans. The scheme involves callers posing as grandchildren or lawyers to defraud seniors. Conditions of their release were not immediately disclosed.
Firearms ring allegedly smuggled 51 guns through Montreal to U.S. crime scenes
Authorities say an international firearms trafficking network allegedly moved 51 illegally obtained guns through Montreal into the United States, where the weapons were later linked to crime scenes. The investigation spans multiple jurisdictions across the border. Charges and arrests in the case were announced May 14.
Montreal building fires leaving residents permanently displaced amid communication failures
Residents of several Montreal apartment buildings have been permanently displaced following fires, with affected tenants reporting significant difficulties receiving timely information from authorities and landlords. Advocates say communication breakdowns are compounding the hardship for those left without housing. The city has not announced specific support measures as of May 14.
Canada
Officials contact 26 more Canadians over low-risk hantavirus exposure on flight
Federal health officials reached out to 26 additional Canadians on May 14 who may have had low-risk exposure to hantavirus while on the same flight as a confirmed case. Hantavirus is not transmitted person to person through casual contact, and officials described the risk to those contacted as low. The investigation into the source of the original case is continuing.
Saskatchewan winds knock out power to 1,000 residents for over 12 hours
About 1,000 residents near Eastend, Saskatchewan, lost power for more than 12 hours after winds reaching up to 97 km/h swept through the region on May 14. Crews worked to restore service as the storm caused widespread outages. No injuries were immediately reported.
Rivers teen faces conspiracy to commit murder charge in Manitoba school attack plan
A teenager from Rivers, Man., faces additional charges including conspiracy to commit murder in connection with a planned school attack that came to light in March. The new charges were laid on May 14. The case has raised concerns about school safety in rural Manitoba communities.
Carney announces national clean electricity strategy to double capacity
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a national clean electricity strategy on May 14 aimed at doubling Canada’s power generation capacity. The plan, announced on Parliament Hill, is intended to support electrification of industry and transportation as part of Canada’s climate commitments. Carney said the strategy would create jobs across the country.
Impaired driver steals school bus and crashes into Ajax McDonald’s drive-thru
An impaired driver stole a school bus from a yard in North York on May 14 before crashing the vehicle into a McDonald’s drive-thru in Ajax, Ont. No students were on board at the time of the theft. Police arrested the driver at the scene.
Sports
Oilers fire head coach Knoblauch after first-round playoff exit
The Edmonton Oilers dismissed head coach Kris Knoblauch and assistant Mark Stuart on May 14 following the team’s elimination in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. The firings come after Edmonton failed to advance despite high expectations following last season’s run to the Stanley Cup Final. The team has not announced a replacement.
PWHL Finals Game 1: Victoire host Ottawa Charge in Laval
The Montreal Victoire and the Ottawa Charge opened the PWHL Finals on May 14 in Laval, with the best-of-seven series tied 0-0 entering the game. The Victoire are playing their home games at Place Bell. A result from Game 1 was not available at publication time.
Weather
Tonight, expect a few showers ending near midnight, then cloudy skies with a 40 per cent chance of further showers. The low will be 11 C with light winds.
Tomorrow, Friday, May 15, conditions clear through the day with a high of 20 C and a low of 12 C. Winds will remain light.
