Montreal May Mayhem: Hits, Strikes, and Lunar Highs

Drake 'froze' the CN Tower in honour of his new album, Iceman

Drake wants to "freeze the world" with his new album, and he started by icing over the CN Tower Thurdsay. The Toronto rapper turned the city into his personal release party to hype his much-anticipated ninth album.

'Somebody knows something': Missing Whitby man's family back in Tremblant for search

The Toman family will be back in Mont-Tremblant this weekend for a co-ordinated search done by volunteer group SARCAN K9. Three working line dogs specializing in cadaver recovery and search and rescue, along with over 90 volunteers, will be searching through forested areas for any clues that may help bring Liam Toman home.

Will Canada embrace Dunkin'? Experts say Tim Hortons' grip will be hard to shake

As U.S. cafe chain Dunkin' brews up a comeback north of the border, experts say they suspect the American brand will have a hard time luring Canadians away from the Tim Hortons menu they've come to know so well.

Habs reclaim series lead, Victoire take Game 1 in OT

International trafficking ring allegedly smuggled dozens of guns into Canada: U.S. authorities

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire says it has dismantled an international trafficking ring that allegedly smuggled dozens of firearms from New Hampshire into Canada via Indigenous reserves. According to the office, several of the illegal weapons were later recovered at violent crime scenes linked to Canadian organized crime.

Quebec MNA found to have misused public funds apologizes

In a scathing report, Quebec’s ethics commissioner denounced Sona Lakhoyan Olivier for using her office and resources to support Quebec Liberal Party candidate Pablo Rodriguez in the party’s 2025 leadership race. The independent MNA for Chomedey made a tearful apology at the National Assembly.

Teen stabbed outside high school in Montreal's Saint-Henri neighbourhood

A 15-year-old boy was stabbed around lunchtime outside a high school in Montreal's Saint-Henri neighbourhood, police say.

Man on trial for performing illegal abortion with tool in Montreal

Warning: This story contains graphic descriptions heard in court related to abortion. Cally Boyongo Ngunda is facing assault charges for performing an illegal abortion with a barbecue tool in January 2024. The victim was a 24-year-old woman who arrived in Montreal as an asylum seeker in 2023.

Artemis II crew gets hero's welcome at Canadian Space Agency in Quebec

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and the rest of the Artemis II crew have received a hero's welcome at Canadian Space Agency headquarters after their journey to the far side of the moon.

Canadian Pacific cleared of liability in Lac-Mégantic train disaster

The Canadian Pacific Railway Company has been cleared of all liability in the Lac-Mégantic, Que., train disaster that claimed 47 lives in 2013. Several parties, including the victims and their families, were attempting to sue the rail carrier for its role in the disaster.

30 cm of snow to 30 C: Long weekend weather varies greatly across Canada

Multiple weather systems are bringing a mixed bag of weather across Canada for the long weekend, with snow and wind in the Prairies and above-seasonal temperatures across Ontario.

Canadian wineries say scrapping provincial trade barriers would add billions to GDP

A new report commissioned by the Wine Growers of Canada says the sector could be worth an extra $3.7 billion if Canadians drank more homegrown wine.

Quebec looks to bar 27,000 students from English vocational and adult programs

Quebec English-language school boards are calling on the government to reconsider its expansion of Bill 101 to vocational and adult education centres.

Quebec police arrest 23 in provincewide child sexual abuse raids

The provincial police force, known as the SQ, said in a media release Friday that the men, who are between 26 and 73 years old, have been charged with possessing, distributing or accessing online child sexual abuse material.

Man dies in suspected hit and run on Montreal's South Shore

A man in his 20s is dead following a hit and run in the city of Longueuil early Friday morning, police say.

Golden Knights docked 2nd-round pick, coach fined $100K for breaking media rules

The punishments for the 'flagrant violations' of the NHL's media access rules came after previous warnings were issued to the Vegas Golden Knights, the league said on Friday.

Lessons from an astronaut: Artemis II crew shares advice on risk, work and friendship

The crew attended an event Friday in Montreal, where they were asked to share advice they learned that could help people on Earth. Here's what they had to say.

Montreal sex workers to go on strike during Grand Prix weekend

A group says it wants an end to the nightly fees that dancers are forced to pay to work in clubs, to obtain labour protections, and for Ottawa to fully decriminalize sex work. 

Canadian firearms company says rifles ‘fraudulently diverted’ to Russia

Cadex Defence said its high-precision rifles went to Russia without its knowledge and it had cooperated fully with Canadian authorities.

Artemis II crew tells ‘The Morning Show’ about ‘super special’ mission

The Artemis II astronauts opened up about emotional moments, Canada’s role in deep space and witnessing a solar eclipse from the moon.