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Alouettes Fall in Overtime, Police Racism Investigation Oversight, ALS Awareness Month Stories — Montreal Saturday

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🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. Two children seriously injured in Montréal-Nord apartment fire. The fire resulted in significant injuries to the children, prompting emergency responses and raising concerns over building safety in the area.

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Independent observer appointed for Montreal police racism investigations. Lawyer Anne-Marie Boisvert will oversee both criminal and disciplinary investigations after a controversial unit dismantlement and officer suspensions.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. Elks defeat Alouettes 32-29 in dramatic overtime. The Edmonton Elks edged out the Montreal Alouettes with a thrilling performance by quarterback Cody Fajardo, marking the Alouettes' first loss of the season.
  2. Montreal ALS campaign highlights hope and progress during awareness month. Normand MacIsaac shares his personal story to inspire others, emphasizing resilience amidst the ongoing battle against this incurable disease.

🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Indigenous voices spotlighted in Old Montreal monument tour. A new tour is challenging historical narratives by discussing the colonial past and the impact on Indigenous communities.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. The Great Peace of Montreal document returns for its 325th anniversary. This historic document will be exhibited in an event marking its milestone, celebrating a pivotal moment in the city's history.

📰 Also Today

  • Sceptres sign Jamie Lee Rattray to 2-year deal.
  • Auger-Aliassime falls to Tiafoe in Halle quarters.
  • Victoire families go behind the scenes at Walter Cup finals.
  • Events planned for National Indigenous Peoples Day in Quebec.
  • Snapshot of Canadian PWHL teams' off-season statuses.
  • Ismaël Koné injury concerns Quebec soccer community.
  • Montreal man shares journey transitioning out of homelessness.

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Source Articles (13)

‘It feels good to be home,’ says Montreal man transitioning out of homelessness

Robert Monette is living in one of 18 Montreal apartments as part of a housing project for people transitioning out of homelessness. Rent is subsidized and there are free counselling services on site.

General Jun 20, 2026

The Great Peace of Montreal document returns to the city for its 325th anniversary

The Great Peace of Montreal is a landmark document that put an end to decades of warfare. In 1701, leaders of nearly 40 Indigenous nations gathered in Montreal to sign the treaty and make peace. For the second time in history, the original document is now on display at the Pointe-à-Callière Museum. CBC Montreal News at 6 host Debra Arbec went to the museum to talk about the significance of the document to André Dudemaine, founder of LandInSights, and exhibition project manager Samuel Moreau.

General Jun 20, 2026

Ismaël Koné injury leaves Quebec soccer community shaken

Canadian midfielder Ismaël Koné’s leg was broken on Thursday during a World Cup game against Qatar, which Canada won 6-0. The Montrealer’s loved ones, teammates and coach are reeling.

General Jun 20, 2026

How all 5 Canadian PWHL teams look 1 month into the off-season

A busy month of expansion signings and a six-round draft has started to bring each PWHL team's roster picture into focus.

General Jun 20, 2026

2 children seriously injured in Montréal-Nord apartment fire

Two children were seriously injured in a fire that broke out in an apartment building in Montréal-Nord on Friday afternoon.

General Jun 20, 2026

Where to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day in Quebec this weekend

Communities across Quebec are celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. Here's an overview of a few festivities taking place in the province.

General Jun 20, 2026

This tour is challenging the colonial history behind Old Montreal monuments

The Colonial Secrets of Old Montreal walking tour is organized by Haunted Montreal, in collaboration with Cree storyteller Sophie-Claude Miller. It aims to showcase the Indigenous stories behind tourist attractions in the area.

General Jun 20, 2026

Auger-Aliassime falls to American Frances Tiafoe in Halle Open quarters after dropping tiebreaker

Canada's Félix Auger-Aliassime is out of the Halle Open after falling 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (12) to Frances Tiafoe of the United States in the quarterfinals on Friday in Germany.

General Jun 20, 2026

Behind the scenes at the Walter Cup finals with Victoire families

CBC Quebec had the chance to experience the championship-clinching game in the Montreal Victoire family section and speak to players' loved ones.

General Jun 20, 2026

Sceptres sign veteran forward Jamie Lee Rattray to 2-year deal

The Toronto Sceptres announced they have signed veteran forward Jamie Lee Rattray to a two-year contract, which is just one of a few deals to be struck around the PWHL on Saturday.

General Jun 20, 2026
Montreal man with ALS shares story as awareness month highlights progress, hope

Montreal man with ALS shares story as awareness month highlights progress, hope

A Montrealer living with ALS, is sharing his story to raise awareness and inspire others while researchers continue to make progress toward treatment for the incurable disease.

Canada Jun 20, 2026
Elks beat Alouettes 32-29 in overtime

Elks beat Alouettes 32-29 in overtime

Justin Rankin ran in a pair of touchdowns and quarterback Cody Fajardo carried in the winner himself as the Edmonton Elks stopped previously-unbeatable quarterback Davis Alexander, holding on to win their home opener 32-29 in overtime over the Montreal Alouettes on a rainy Saturday.

Sports Jun 20, 2026
Independent observer named to monitor Montreal police racism investigation

Independent observer named to monitor Montreal police racism investigation

Quebec Domestic Security Minister Ian Lafrenière has appointed an independent observer to oversee the investigations into racism allegations involving Montreal police officers.

Canada Jun 20, 2026