Montreal
Three teens charged in fatal stabbing at Montréal-Nord Walmart
Three teenagers have been charged in connection with a fatal stabbing inside a Walmart store in Montréal-Nord on June 5. The attack left one person dead inside the retail location. Police have not released the names of the accused given their ages.
Man, 57, arrested after barricading himself following apartment stabbing
A 57-year-old man was arrested on June 5 after allegedly stabbing a woman inside a Montreal apartment and then barricading himself in the residence. Police negotiated entry before taking the suspect into custody. The condition of the victim was not immediately confirmed.
Montreal street food festival marks 15th anniversary
Montreal’s biggest street food festival returned on June 5 for its 15th anniversary edition, running through June 8. The annual event draws vendors and visitors from across the region to sample cuisine from around the world. Organizers have not yet released expected attendance figures for this year’s run.
New anglophone health-care resource opens southwest of Montreal
A new health-care resource centre serving the anglophone community opened southwest of Montreal on June 5. The facility is intended to improve access to services for English-speaking residents who have historically faced barriers navigating the province’s French-language health network. Details on the centre’s location and hours were not immediately available.
Montreal tattoo show opens as local artist chases Guinness record
A tattoo convention got underway in Montreal on June 5, with a local artist attempting to set a Guinness World Record over the course of the multi-day event. The nature of the record attempt was not specified in available information. The show draws artists and enthusiasts from across Canada and abroad.
Quebec police contact gun owners to flag domestic violence risks
Quebec provincial police announced an initiative on June 5 to proactively contact licensed gun owners and identify cases where firearms may pose a risk in domestic violence situations. The program aims to reduce the number of weapons accessible to individuals flagged as potential threats to partners or family members. Officials did not release the number of gun owners expected to be contacted.
Quebec tables bill to ban energy drink sales to those under 16
The Quebec government introduced legislation on June 5 that would prohibit the sale of energy drinks to anyone under 16 years of age. The bill targets high-caffeine beverages widely available at convenience stores and grocery chains. If passed, Quebec would join a small number of Canadian jurisdictions with age restrictions on energy drink sales.
Canada
Canada adds 88,000 jobs in May, beating expectations
Statistics Canada reported on June 5 that the Canadian economy added 88,000 jobs in May, surpassing analyst forecasts, with construction leading the gains. The strong employment numbers provided a boost to an economy navigating trade uncertainty and shifting immigration policy. The unemployment rate was not specified in available data.
Carney acknowledges economic data weakness tied to lower immigration targets
Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed concerns on June 5 about softness in certain economic indicators, linking some of the weakness to the federal government’s reduced immigration targets. Carney said the data reflected a deliberate policy shift rather than broader economic deterioration. He did not outline any changes to current immigration levels.
First Nations weigh options to block Alberta separation referendum
Indigenous leaders and First Nations organizations were exploring legal and political avenues on June 5 to prevent or challenge a potential Alberta separation referendum. Nations with treaty rights and land claims in Alberta argue they were not consulted and that any separation process cannot proceed without their consent. No court filings had been confirmed as of the date of the announcement.
U.S. announces additional tariffs on Canadian goods after forced labour probe
The United States government announced plans on June 5 to impose additional tariffs on Canadian imports following an investigation into forced labour in Canadian supply chains. The move escalates trade tensions between the two countries at a time when existing tariff disputes remain unresolved. Canadian officials had not publicly responded to the announcement as of June 5.
Robotic expedition uncovers hidden ecosystems in Great Lakes depths
A Canadian robotic deep-water expedition released findings on June 5 showing previously undocumented ecosystems living in the depths of the Great Lakes. Researchers said the discoveries could reshape understanding of biodiversity and water quality in one of the world’s largest freshwater systems. The expedition used remotely operated vehicles to survey areas largely inaccessible to conventional research methods.
Sports
Alouettes open CFL season with 30-27 overtime win over Hamilton
The Montreal Alouettes defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 30-27 in overtime in their Week 1 CFL game on June 4, rallying for the victory in their 2026 season opener. The comeback result gives Montreal an early boost in the East Division standings. Hamilton dropped to 0-1 on the young season.
Weather
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a low of 21°C. Winds from the southwest at 10 to 20 km/h.
Sunday brings a cloudy sky with showers beginning in the morning and a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Expect 10 to 15 mm of rain, a high around 25 to 28°C, and a low of 18°C. Winds from the southeast at 20 km/h, becoming variable through the day.
