The outdoor electronic dance music series Piknic Éléctronik wrapped up its 2026 season on Sunday at Parc Jean-Drapeau. The event has drawn crowds to the island park each summer and fall for its open-air sets.
The façade of Notre-Dame Basilica is set to be revealed to the public on Oct. 25, following 10 years of restoration work. The unveiling will mark the completion of a major conservation effort on one of Montreal's most recognized landmarks.
The Annual Montreal Gem and Mineral Show closed Sunday at the Palais des congrès de Montréal after a three-day run. The show drew collectors and enthusiasts from across the region.
Montreal's month-long Mois du Créole festivities are ongoing, with events running throughout October. The celebration opened earlier this month with a concert at the Monument-National's Ludger-Duvernay Hall.
A fire broke out in the training area of Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, Alta., on Saturday afternoon, killing four service members and injuring dozens more. Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed the casualties on Sunday and ordered flags on all federal buildings to fly at half-mast. Carney offered condolences to the families of those killed.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced Sunday that she will welcome Víctor Bisonó, her Dominican Republic counterpart, to Canada on Monday for talks on economic cooperation and regional security. The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries.
The Liberal government is considering a proposal for a 'controlled increase' in immigration levels, drawing criticism from those who say Canada's housing and affordability pressures cannot absorb further population growth. The proposal follows revised population estimates from Statistics Canada and remarks Carney made last month.
Pope Leo XIV granted a plenary indulgence on Sunday to mark the 100th World Mission Sunday, an observance first established by Pope Pius XI in 1926. This year's theme is 'One in Christ, United in Mission.'
The Toronto Marlboros defeated the Philadelphia Jr. Flyers 8-4 in a preliminary round game on Saturday. The lopsided result puts the Marlboros in a strong position heading into the next stage of the competition.
The Mississauga Steelheads picked up a road victory in Cornwall on Saturday. No further details on the final score were available at press time.
Tonight will be clear with a low of 8°C and moderate southwesterly winds.
Monday will be sunny with a high of 14°C. Moderate southwesterly winds are expected to develop during the afternoon, with a moderate UV index forecast.