Montreal
Two men plead guilty in deadly Old Montreal fire that killed mother and daughter
Juventino Hernandez Pelaez and Justin Fortier-Trahan pleaded guilty to manslaughter Tuesday in connection with the October 2024 building fire in Old Montreal that killed a mother and her daughter. The blaze was one of the deadliest fires in the city in recent years.
Downtown water outages affect at least 600 addresses after multiple main breaks
At least 600 addresses in downtown Montreal are without water Thursday following multiple water main breaks on Lincoln Avenue and on Stanley, Guy, and Drummond streets. City crews traced the cause to increased water pressure in the network.
Water main break floods McGill Ghetto street
A water main break on Aylmer Street near Milton Street caused flooding in the McGill Ghetto neighbourhood Wednesday afternoon. The leak was repaired by 6:30 p.m.
Suspect in Leila Ben Salem murder case dies in prison
Yousef Moussaoui, 33, accused of murdering Leila Ben Salem in September, allegedly died by suicide at a Montreal-area detention facility on Oct. 22. The coroner’s office was notified and has opened an investigation into the circumstances of his death.
Canada
14 of 25 injured CFB Wainwright soldiers released from hospital
Fourteen of the 25 Canadian Armed Forces members injured in the Oct. 17 incident at CFB Wainwright have been released from hospital, with four others transferred to facilities closer to their homes. The cause of the incident has not been publicly disclosed.
Alexander MacDonald named new head of Canadian Space Agency
The federal government appointed Alexander MacDonald as president of the Canadian Space Agency, succeeding Lisa Campbell. The appointment took effect November 4.
World
Democrats sweep midterms, taking control of House and Senate
Democrats secured historic midterm election wins, gaining control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The results represent a significant setback for President Donald Trump heading into the final stretch of his term.
World Bank names new head of independent accountability body
The World Bank Group’s boards appointed Woochong Um as vice-president and director general of the newly created Independent Accountability Mechanism. Um will oversee the body responsible for handling complaints from communities affected by World Bank-financed projects.
Sports
No Canadian teams in action: Kings rout Sharks 7-2 in NHL play
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the San Jose Sharks 7-2 on Wednesday, with Adrian Kempe recording a hat trick and an assist. Quinton Byfield added two goals for Los Angeles.
Weather
Tonight will be cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers early this evening, clearing later in the night. Winds will be moderate from the southwest, becoming light near midnight. The low will be 11°C.
Friday will be cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers and moderate southwesterly winds. The high will reach 18°C, with a low UV index expected.
