Montreal
Measles exposure reported at Trudeau airport and Sainte-Justine hospital
Montreal Public Health is warning that a child with measles was present at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport late Friday and at Sainte-Justine hospital early Saturday while still contagious. Anyone who was at either location during those periods is asked to check their vaccination status and monitor for symptoms.
Mayor announces more constables and cameras in STM metro
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announced plans to hire additional special constables and expand surveillance in the STM metro network to address safety and coexistence concerns. The measures are intended to improve the sense of security for daily riders across the system.
Canadiens host Sabres with Fowler in goal and Beck set to debut
The Montreal Canadiens face the Buffalo Sabres at the Bell Centre tonight, with Jacob Fowler expected to start in goal. Defenceman Mike Matheson will sit out with an undisclosed injury, while forward Owen Beck is set to make his season debut.
Canada
IMF cuts Canada’s 2026 growth forecast to 1.1 per cent
The International Monetary Fund has lowered its 2026 economic growth forecast for Canada to 1.1 per cent, down from 1.9 per cent in 2025. The IMF cited an energy shock linked to the Middle East conflict and ongoing trade uncertainty as the main drivers of the revision.
Former Quebec premier raises concerns over scope of assisted dying
A former Quebec premier who oversaw passage of Canada’s first medically assisted dying legislation said the practice has expanded further than intended since it was introduced. The comments add to a continuing national debate over where the boundaries of the law should lie.
RBC survey finds Canadian parents still bankrolling adult children
A new RBC survey suggests a significant share of Canadian parents are continuing to provide financial support to their adult children. The findings point to persistent affordability pressures that are keeping younger Canadians reliant on family assistance.
World
IMF warns AI share price crash could shake global markets
The International Monetary Fund cautioned that high valuations and rising debt in the artificial intelligence sector could trigger a share price crash with wider consequences for global financial stability. The fund flagged the AI sector as a growing source of systemic risk in its latest assessment.
MI5 chief says Iran is expanding attacks against the UK
Ken McCallum, director general of MI5, said Iran is actively attempting to target military sites in Britain and has been broadening its operations against the country. McCallum said a suspected plot against a U.S.-run military air base in September was ‘not unique,’ signalling a pattern of escalating Iranian activity on British soil.
Sports
Canadiens face Sabres tonight at the Bell Centre
The Montreal Canadiens host the Buffalo Sabres tonight with Jacob Fowler starting in goal and Owen Beck making his season debut. Defenceman Mike Matheson remains out with an undisclosed injury.
Maple Leafs visit Utah Mammoth with Nylander leading the way
The Toronto Maple Leafs travel to the Delta Center in Salt Lake City to face the Utah Mammoth tonight. William Nylander leads Toronto with 11 points — five goals and six assists — through six games this season.
Toronto FC hosts Orlando City in Eastern Conference play
Toronto FC will welcome Orlando City SC to BMO Field on Wednesday in an Eastern Conference match. The game is a key fixture for both clubs as the MLS playoff picture takes shape.
Weather
Tonight will bring rain, at times heavy, changing to periods of drizzle near midnight. Expect 10 to 20 mm of precipitation with moderate northeasterly winds. The overnight low will be 7°C.
Tomorrow will see rain return, at times heavy, with 30 to 40 mm expected and moderate northeasterly winds gusting to strong. The daytime high will reach 10°C, with a low UV index.
