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Montreal May Madness: Heartwarming Stories and Nail-Biting Sports

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Montreal writer Chanel Sutherland pens a new emotional journey. This week, Chanel Sutherland's latest book, Layaway Child, hit the shelves and promises to touch hearts across the city. Aesthetic, emotional, and deeply personal, the release underscores the power of storytelling in both literature and our daily lives. Nunavik police are calling for a total system overhaul. In a significant turn of events, the Nunavik police have proposed the introduction of a 'distinctly Inuit system' aimed at addressing the unique needs of their community. This could improve public safety and cultural representation, making a direct impact on local lives. Ever wondered how to handle a cardiac emergency in space? This week, a researcher caught our attention with his determination to tackle medical emergencies even beyond Earth’s limits. It’s not just a fun fact; innovations could change how we approach health care in remote areas and during emergencies on Earth. A tiny village restaurant is winning big in Quebec! A humble eatery in Châteauguay has gained national recognition for its culinary delights, proving that big things often come in small packages. Their success tells us how local businesses can put our communities on the larger map. A family’s quest unites volunteers in Mont-Tremblant. This weekend, families and friends gathered for a spring search for Liam Toman, a missing Ontario man. The warmth of community support serves as a poignant reminder of how much love and tenacity exists when a loved one is in peril. Game 7? You bet! The Habs and Sabres are heading for a nail-biter. In a thrilling showdown, the Buffalo Sabres crushed the Canadiens 8-3, setting up a must-watch Game 7. Hockey fans, this one’s for you! What’s at stake is not only the title but also city pride! Goalie swaps? Sounds chaotic but what a strategy! The Buffalo Sabres are taking the unconventional road through goalie changes, still positioned for a win after a dramatic Game 6. Their adaptability shines a light on how sometimes taking risks pays off—something every team (and business!) can learn from. Overtime goal excitement in Laval! Maggie Flaherty’s game-winning shot for the Montreal Victoire proves once again that every second counts in sports. It’s a reminder that determination and teamwork can lead to victory, even in the face of adversity. E. coli warning on microgreens sold locally! A health scare has retailers and consumers scrambling as microgreens in Quebec and Ontario face recalls due to possible contamination. It’s a wake-up call for us all to stay vigilant about food safety in our homes. Montreal sex workers plan a striking stand for rights! As the Grand Prix weekend approaches, a group of sex workers is striking for better working conditions. Their bold move highlights the ongoing debates about labor rights and protections in industries often overlooked. Quebec is cracking down on illegal gun trafficking! Authorities in New Hampshire revealed a scheme that saw guns smuggled into Canada. This crackdown isn't just legal enforcement—it's a step towards safer communities and reducing crime. Worrying news, a missing 15-year-old from Prévost raises alarms. Local authorities are actively searching for a young boy, reminding us that behind every headline, there’s a family filled with hope and concern. Habs take the series lead! The Canadiens doubled up the Sabres in a thrilling 6-3 victory. Fans, rejoice! The playoff atmosphere is buzzing louder than ever as our home team inches closer to glory. A shocking incident outside a high school. A teen was stabbed in broad daylight in Saint-Henri. Luckily, the injuries were non-life-threatening. This serves as a call for increased safety measures in our local schools and communities. The Artemis II crew is back on Earth, and so are their inspiring tales! After their record-breaking mission, the Canadian Space Agency welcomed the astronauts with open arms. Their stories of adventure spark a sense of wonder and hope about our future in space exploration.

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How fires are permanently displacing Montrealers and reshaping neighbourhoods

When fires break out in multi-unit buildings in Montreal, tenants vacate and are taken in by the Red Cross. But what happens next can often be a difficult process to navigate for renters. Housing advocates worry these fires are leading to permanent displacement of tenants — and reshaping neighbourhoods in the process.

General May 14, 2026
Habs’ St. Louis reflects on NHL coaching carousel

Habs’ St. Louis reflects on NHL coaching carousel

Martin St. Louis is convinced he will be fine when the time comes.

Sports May 14, 2026

'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.

General May 15, 2026

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.

General May 15, 2026

Habs reclaim series lead, Victoire take Game 1 in OT

General May 15, 2026

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.

General May 15, 2026

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.

General May 15, 2026

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.

General May 15, 2026

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.

General May 15, 2026
Suicide barriers needed on Vancouver’s Granville Street Bridge, advocates say 

Suicide barriers needed on Vancouver’s Granville Street Bridge, advocates say 

A police incident on the bridge earlier this week is renewing calls from mental health advocates to install suicide prevention barriers.

Canada May 14, 2026

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.

General May 15, 2026

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.

General May 15, 2026
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens take series lead, double up Sabres 6-3

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens take series lead, double up Sabres 6-3

After Game 5 of their series against the Buffalo Sabres, the Montreal Canadiens are only one win away from the final four. Brian Wilde has more.

Sports May 14, 2026
Teen stabbed outside Montreal high school, police say injuries not life-threatening

Teen stabbed outside Montreal high school, police say injuries not life-threatening

Montreal police say they received several 911 calls at about noon reporting the incident on Saint-Jacques Street West.

Crime May 14, 2026
U.S. says dozens of illegal guns trafficked from New Hampshire into Canada

U.S. says dozens of illegal guns trafficked from New Hampshire into Canada

The U.S. Attorney for the District of New Hampshire said five defendants have pleaded guilty and eight others have been charged with federal firearms offences.

Crime May 14, 2026
West Island food bank cleans up after flooding, calls for donations

West Island food bank cleans up after flooding, calls for donations

A West Island food bank is cleaning up after a flood inside its warehouse. It comes at an especially difficult time, with donations down and demand continuing to rise.

Canada May 14, 2026
30 cm of snow to 30 C: Long weekend weather varies greatly across Canada

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.

Weather May 15, 2026
Canadian wineries say scrapping provincial trade barriers would add billions to GDP

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.

Economy May 15, 2026

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.

General May 15, 2026

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.

General May 15, 2026

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.

General May 15, 2026

Celebration of life held for mother, 2 daughters killed in Brockville homicide

The community of Brockville, Ont., is reeling from the deaths of a mother and two of her daughters in a triple homicide last week. On Friday, a celebration of life was held to honour their memories. Dan Taekema was there.

General May 16, 2026
Golden Knights docked 2nd-round pick, coach fined $100K for breaking media rules

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.

Sports May 15, 2026

Quebec mining company fined $100M for polluting fish-bearing waters

A Quebec mining company was handed a $100-million fine for releasing harmful substances into fish-bearing waters between 2014 and 2022 at the Mont-Wright and Fire Lake mining complexes in the Côte-Nord region.

General May 16, 2026

Montreal’s Village readies for summer of drag shows, music and karaoke

The Village’s Ste-Catherine Street East pedestrian zone launches its 20th summer season with programming from circus shows to Zumba to karaoke. Businesses report recovering foot traffic after COVID declines and are preparing for upcoming Pride and Grand Prix events — all alongside increased police presence.

General May 16, 2026

Quebec police searching for missing 15-year-old boy from Prévost

Quebec provincial police are looking for a 15-year-old boy from Prévost, Que., who was reported missing Friday afternoon.

General May 16, 2026

Quebec reimbursing more than 15,000 farmers for fuel tax

Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette has responded to pressure from the agriculture sector, promising to reimburse millions of dollars to farmers for fuel taxes linked to the province's carbon market.

General May 16, 2026
Lessons from an astronaut: Artemis II crew shares advice on risk, work and friendship

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.

Canada May 15, 2026
Montreal sex workers to go on strike during Grand Prix weekend

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. 

Canada May 15, 2026
Canadian firearms company says rifles ‘fraudulently diverted’ to Russia

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.

Canada May 15, 2026
Artemis II crew tells ‘The Morning Show’ about ‘super special’ mission

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.

Canada May 15, 2026

The new branch of the REM opens today. You can take it for free

General May 16, 2026

Which Habs player is the most disliked by Buffalo Sabres fans during this playoff round?

As the Montreal Canadiens gained the upperhand in their best-of-seven playoff series with a 6-3 win over Buffalo, Sabres fans shared which Habs players are getting under their skin the most — Alex Newhook is currently a popular pick.

General May 16, 2026

Canadiens could advance to Eastern Conference final with a Game 6 win over Sabres tonight

Series winner will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final.

General May 16, 2026

Montreal Victoire host Ottawa Charge today in Game 2 of Walter Cup final

Montreal has a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series for the Professional Women's Hockey League Championship.

General May 16, 2026

Quebec police asking for public’s help to find 2 missing teens from Sorel-Tracy

A spokesperson for the Sûreté du Québec wouldn't confirm if the two 13-year-olds know each other, or if they're believed to be together.

General May 16, 2026

Microgreens sold in Ontario, Quebec recalled due to possible E. coli contamination

Several types of organic microgreens sold in Ontario and Quebec under the Farm Boy and Kyan Culture brands have been recalled due to potential E. coli contamination, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says.

General May 16, 2026

Norwegian Association of Montreal hosts Eurovision watch party on Saturday

The 70th annual Eurovision's Grand Final is happening in Vienna this Saturday, and the Norwegian Association of Montreal is hosting a watch party. CBC's Sonali Karnick spoke with Kristine Thelle, co-organizer of the Montreal event.

General May 16, 2026

Jones scores twice late in game to help Wild tie visiting Roses 2-2

Mya Jones came in off the bench late in the second half and scored twice, including a goal one minute into stoppage time, to lift the Calgary Wild to a 2-2 draw over the visiting Montreal Roses in Northern Super League action on Saturday in Calgary.

General May 17, 2026

Sabres quiet Bell Centre crowd with 7 unanswered, beat Habs to force Game 7

The Buffalo Sabres roared back from a two-goal deficit with seven unanswered goals to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 at the Bell Centre on Saturday, forcing a Game 7. The winner on Monday will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final.

General May 17, 2026

Flaherty scores overtime winner to give Victoire a 2-1 win over Charge

Maggie Flaherty scored 14:12 into overtime to give the Montreal Victoire a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Charge in Game 2 of the PWHL's Walter Cup final on Saturday at Place Bell in Laval, Que.

General May 17, 2026

A restaurant in a village of 1,500 is getting major recognition in Quebec — and Canada

This month, the quiet but powerful reputation of Auberge Saint-Mathieu was echoed by some of the industry's biggest distinctions, including the Michelin guide.

General May 17, 2026

New book turns Châteauguay, Que., memories into a community bestseller

A non-profit in Châteauguay, Que., has written a book — a compilation of stories, memories and more from residents.

General May 17, 2026

How do you treat a cardiac emergency in space? This researcher is trying to answer that

Researchers at Concordia University in Montreal are trying to build a CPR simulator to study emergency care in zero gravity.

General May 17, 2026

Nunavik police report calls for a 'distinctly Inuit system' with changes to hiring laws and training

Regional authorities requested an audit in May 2025 after several fatal police-involved shootings in the region. The report focuses on pathways to boost Inuit representation in policing and allow Nunavik authorities to have greater control over its services.

General May 17, 2026
Family of missing Ontario man to take part in spring search in Mont-Tremblant

Family of missing Ontario man to take part in spring search in Mont-Tremblant

A $50,000 reward remains in place for information that leads to locating missing Ontario man Liam Toman, though it is set to expire on Wednesday.

Canada May 17, 2026
Flaherty’s OT goal moves Victoire closer to title

Flaherty’s OT goal moves Victoire closer to title

Maggie Flaherty saw five Ottawa Charge players headed toward the side boards, and made a beeline toward the slot screaming for Marie-Philip Poulin to get her the puck.

Sports May 17, 2026
Sabres comfortable with ‘chaos in the crease’ as they force game 7 showdown

Sabres comfortable with ‘chaos in the crease’ as they force game 7 showdown

The Buffalo Sabres have made four goalie swaps and still remain in position to win the second-round, best-of-seven series against the Montreal Canadiens.

Sports May 17, 2026

Montreal writer Chanel Sutherland releases Layaway Child

The award-winning writer just released her first collection of short stories. In it, we read about a mother who leaves her children in Saint Vincent to come to Montreal to work as a nanny, and other stories told from the perspective of those children. Sutherland talks about how her own experiences shaped the stories she tells.

General May 17, 2026
Call of the Wilde: Buffalo Sabres rout the Montreal Canadiens to force Game 7

Call of the Wilde: Buffalo Sabres rout the Montreal Canadiens to force Game 7

The Sabres dominanted the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night, racking up an 8-3 win that will take will take the series to Game 7 — Montreal's second in this year's playoff run.

Sports May 17, 2026