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Missing Teens, Furniture Farewells & Playoff Thrills — Montreal's Monday News

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🌅 General Updates

  1. A community in worry: the search for a missing 15-year-old girl. Quebec police are calling for public assistance in locating a teenager who has gone missing. Her family and friends are concerned, and the community is joining forces to find her — we all know how powerful that can be, right?

  2. South Shore Furniture's closing curtains after 86 years. After a shocking 77% drop in sales from 2022 to 2025, this beloved family-owned business is shutting down for good. It’s a tough blow for the 126 staff who learned the news recently — another stark reminder that sometimes, the economy can feel a bit like a bad game of musical chairs.

  3. Parents, beware: the internet isn't always safe! Following the arrest of a Quebec man linked to a transnational terror group targeting youth online, experts are warning families to keep an eye out. This serves as a wake-up call of sorts — it’s not just chatrooms and social media, folks; sometimes, even the web can be a net of danger.

🏛️ Politics & Elections

  1. Alexandre Boulerice's big leap into provincial politics. The Quebec MP has chosen to leave the federal NDP behind in favor of joining Québec solidaire, aiming for a fresh start in the provincial arena. An interesting strategy shift as he paves the way ahead of the elections — what’s next in Boulerice’s playbook?

  2. So long, NDP! Boulerice's official goodbye. Boulerice made his departure from the NDP clear in a heartfelt announcement, expressing the desire to focus on provincial matters. It's always a bit sad to see a familiar face in politics make a change — but hey, new adventures await!

⚔️ Crime & Safety

  1. Tragedy strikes in Mount Royal Park. A 30-year-old man has died after a shocking stabbing incident. Thankfully, a 58-year-old suspect is in custody, but it's sobering — moments like these remind us to be vigilant when enjoying our parks.

  2. Fairview Mall shooting suspect: a familiar nemesis. The man linked to a recent shooting at Fairview Mall has been identified as a serial thief wanted for several robberies. With a $25,000 reward on the table, it's clear the police are eager to make sure this troublemaker doesn’t take a winning ticket out of town.

🏒 Sports

  1. Playoff drama: Canadiens can't hold onto lead! In a nail-biting Game 4, the Tampa Bay Lightning evened the playoff series with a 3-2 victory. Both teams are swinging hard, keeping fans on the edge of their seats — and isn’t that the beauty of hockey? Buckle up for more action ahead!

  2. Lightning strikes back! After the Canadiens had a solid lead, Tampa rallied with some skillful plays. But it's not over till the final buzzer, and we’re all eagerly awaiting the next match — how will our Habs respond?

  3. PWHL playoff matchups are set: it’s game on! With the competition heating up, the Montreal team is gearing up to take on Minnesota. Can’t wait to see how this unfolds — go, team, go!

So, what do you think? With community support, thrilling sports, and some urgent warnings about safety, there’s never a dull moment in Montreal!

Source Articles (14)

Charge to face Boston, Montreal take on Minnesota as PWHL playoff matchups set

The Montreal Victoire didn't waste any time in selecting a first-round playoff opponent after finishing first overall in the Professional Women's Hockey League with a 2-1 shootout victory on Saturday over the host Seattle Torrent.

General Apr 27, 2026

Habs blow 2-goal lead, Hagel strikes twice as Lightning tie series with Game 4 win

The series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning is now down to a best-of-three. The Lightning came back from a two-goal deficit Sunday night to win 3-2 in regulation and tie the series at 2-2.

General Apr 27, 2026

Daytime stabbing at Montreal's Mount Royal Park leaves man in life-threatening condition: police

Police say there were "a lot of witnesses" to the Sunday afternoon assault, which stemmed from an altercation involving several people in the park.

General Apr 27, 2026

Nunavik leaders join other Indigenous communities eyeing banishment for bootleggers and drug traffickers

Nunavik leaders are exploring the idea of banishment as a way to block drugs and alcohol entering their communities. 'We want to make it clear to everyone in Canada that we are welcoming, but we're not welcoming people that are there to destroy people's lives,' says the president of Makivvik.

General Apr 27, 2026

Canadian 'mastermind' in Panama Papers is still a free man despite criminal charges

One by one, the pins have been knocked out from under B.C. businessman Fred Sharp: He's been fined tens of millions of dollars for his role in stock-market schemes, he's banned from equity markets in Canada, his bank accounts were frozen. But he still has his freedom, and it's not clear why.

General Apr 27, 2026
Fairview Mall shooting suspect a serial thief, poses ‘escalating and dangerous’ risk: police

Fairview Mall shooting suspect a serial thief, poses ‘escalating and dangerous’ risk: police

Montreal resident Kyle Douglas Prouse is wanted and is also being sought by Durham police for a jewelry store robbery in Oshawa and an auto theft in Pickering in August 2023.

Crime Apr 27, 2026

Quebec-based South Shore Furniture to close, blames U.S. tariffs and Asian dumping

Charles Laflamme, the CEO of South Shore Furniture, said the company could not operate in a market "where World Trade Organization rules are not being followed.”

General Apr 27, 2026

Quebec MP Alexandre Boulerice to officially announce plan to leave NDP and run provincially

Boulerice is expected to run provincially in the Montreal riding of Gouin. It's the current riding of former Québec Solidaire co-spokesperson Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois, who is leaving politics at the end of his mandate.

General Apr 27, 2026
1 man dead, suspect in custody after stabbing in Montreal’s Mount Royal Park

1 man dead, suspect in custody after stabbing in Montreal’s Mount Royal Park

The man was found with stab wounds to his upper body following an altercation. Montreal police say the injuries were from a sharp object.

Crime Apr 27, 2026
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens’ series is even after Tampa Bay Lightning comeback victory

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens’ series is even after Tampa Bay Lightning comeback victory

Game 4 between the Canadiens and Lightning was another outstanding, well-played playoff game. This one was decided on the flukiest of moments.

Sports Apr 27, 2026

Quebec police ask for public's help to locate missing 15-year-old girl

Quebec provincial police are looking for a 15-year-old from Champlain, Que. She was last seen Sunday afternoon in the town located nearly 30 kilometres northwest of Trois-Rivières, Que.

General Apr 27, 2026
Alexandre Boulerice quits federal NDP to run for sovereigntist Quebec party

Alexandre Boulerice quits federal NDP to run for sovereigntist Quebec party

Alexandre Boulerice has announced he is leaving the federal NDP to join the leftist, sovereigntist Québec solidaire party ahead of October's provincial election.

Politics Apr 27, 2026
Quebec’s South Shore Furniture closing as sales dwindle amid Trump tariffs

Quebec’s South Shore Furniture closing as sales dwindle amid Trump tariffs

The company said it made every effort to maintain operations and jobs but could no longer continue in a market "where the rules of the world trade organization are not respected."

Canada Apr 27, 2026
Terror groups are targeting youth. What Canadian parents can look for

Terror groups are targeting youth. What Canadian parents can look for

Authorities allege the 764 Network seeks to manipulate and recruit youth by spreading propaganda and encouraging violent acts both online and offline.

Canada Apr 27, 2026