The City of Montreal is appealing a Superior Court ruling that temporarily bars it from clearing a homeless encampment under the Van Horne overpass in Plateau-Mont-Royal. Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada acknowledged the legal and practical challenges posed by the city's encampment policy. The appeal means the encampment remains in place while the case proceeds.
Metro will shut down its online grocery fulfilment centre in Saint- Laurent on Nov. 28, leaving 154 employees out of work. The company has not announced any relocation or retraining measures for affected staff.
A new Maxi store spanning more than 30,000 square feet opened on Côte- Vertu Boulevard in Saint-Laurent. The location is expected to create approximately 60 jobs in the borough.
Quebec's Minister of the French Language, Jean-François Roberge, addressed concerns raised about French-only voter cards distributed in Montreal. Roberge did not announce any changes to the cards' format.
VIA Rail's incoming fleet of 313 passenger rail cars, funded through a $4.7 billion federal investment, will be maintained and operated at the Crown corporation's Montreal maintenance centre. The announcement confirms Montreal's continued role as a hub for national passenger rail operations.
The Montreal Canadiens' 2026-27 NHL schedule on Prime Video has been released, with seven Wednesday night home games confirmed for the season.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is prepared to finalize a trade agreement with the United States, noting that Washington has walked back some earlier negotiating positions. Carney also criticized 'unelected' U.S. officials for weighing in on Canadian domestic politics amid ongoing trade tensions.
The Bank of Canada introduced a new vertical $20 bank note featuring a portrait of His Majesty King Charles III. The note marks the first Canadian currency to carry the king's likeness since he ascended to the throne.
OpenAI is facing 30 new lawsuits from students and teachers connected to the February school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. Plaintiffs allege the shooter used ChatGPT to plan the killings, raising fresh questions about AI liability in violent crimes.
The federal government has extended its temporary gas tax relief measure into early 2027. The extension continues a break first introduced to ease cost-of-living pressures on Canadian households.
Iranian forces targeted American military bases while U.S. forces struck Iran's southern coast, marking a sharp escalation in hostilities between the two countries. The exchanges occurred over a two-day period and have raised international concern about a broader regional conflict.
CF Montreal and the Vancouver Whitecaps split points in a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Canadian Championship semifinal. The result leaves the tie open ahead of the second leg.
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 17°C. Fog patches are expected to develop near midnight, with a 30 per cent chance of showers.
Friday brings a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 26°C. The humidex will make it feel closer to 33°C, and the UV index is expected to be high. There is a 30 per cent chance of showers.