Montreal
Saint-Laurent tenants face utility cuts in heating dispute
Tenants in Montreal’s Saint-Laurent borough are dealing with utility cuts and threats of penalties amid a dispute with Norgate Québec Inc. over heating system renovations. The situation has left residents without reliable heat as temperatures drop.
Quebec court greenlights class action against Sûreté du Québec over Indigenous discrimination
The Quebec Superior Court has authorized the Val-d’Or Indigenous Friendship Centre to proceed with a class-action lawsuit against the Sûreté du Québec. The suit alleges systematic discrimination against Indigenous people by the provincial police force.
Police seek witnesses in possible Montreal kidnapping
Montreal police are asking the public for information related to a potential kidnapping that occurred earlier this week. Investigators are looking for a 2017 or 2018 silver Hyundai Elantra believed to be connected to the incident.
Concordia student urges community to wear Remembrance Day poppies
An 18-year-old Concordia University student spoke out this week about the importance of wearing poppies to honour fallen veterans. The student’s remarks came ahead of Remembrance Day observances across the country.
Canada
Canada and U.S. confirm recent trade deal discussions
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer confirmed that Canada and the United States have held discussions within the past few days regarding a potential trade deal. Greer noted regular communication between U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney on the matter.
Two Quebec men charged with second-degree murder in Cornwall-area home invasion
Two men from Quebec have been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a ‘complex’ investigation into a 2025 home invasion near Cornwall, Ontario, that left two people dead. Authorities described the investigation as lengthy and involved.
Manufacturing sales held steady in September, Statistics Canada says
Statistics Canada reported that manufacturing sales in September remained essentially unchanged from the previous month. The figures offer little indication of momentum in the sector heading into the fall.
World
Russia and Ukraine agree to prisoner exchange after U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner facilitated a prisoner exchange agreement between Russian and Ukrainian delegations during two days of talks in Abu Dhabi. The discussions marked the first direct contact between representatives of the two sides in nine months.
Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Gaza kills at least six
An Israeli airstrike targeting the Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza killed at least six people and wounded at least a dozen others, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The strike drew renewed international attention to the ongoing conflict in the territory.
Sports
Canadiens down Bruins 5-2 behind strong Fowler performance
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Boston Bruins 5-2 on Wednesday night, with goals from Kirby Dach, Josh Anderson, Jake Evans, Cole Caufield, and Phillip Danault. Goaltender Jacob Fowler turned aside 30 shots to secure the win.
Weather
Tonight will be cloudy with a low of 2°C and a 30 per cent chance of flurries.
Tomorrow expect increasing cloudiness through the afternoon with a high of 5°C. The UV index will be low.
