Registro de los Alouettes, pico de sobredosis y renovación del estadio: resumen semanal de Montreal

Repentigny track had 'several deficiencies,' says TSB in derailment investigation update

In a statement, the Transportation Safety Board shared a letter it sent to Transport Canada on July 10, outlining its preliminary observations in the early days of the investigation.

This Montreal synchronized skating team may appear at the next Winter Olympics

Winter Olympics fans will have a new figure skating event to watch in 2030: Synchro9 for female skaters. Montreal’s Les Suprêmes, a women’s synchronized skating team, hopes to make an appearance on the international stage. The discipline is one of 16 new events added to the Winter Games programming in an effort to push for gender parity.

Montreal Public Health warns of rise in overdose deaths linked to carfentanil

Officials say ambulance crews have already administered as much naloxone halfway through 2026 as they did during all of last year, underscoring a sustained surge in overdoses.

Mexican authorities arrest Quebec fugitive linked to Desjardins data breach, police say

Quebec provincial police have confirmed the arrest by Mexican authorities of Maxime Paquette, who had been wanted since June 2024 in connection with investigations into the massive Desjardins data breach.

Social media sensation Nurse John back in Montreal for Just for Laughs festival

The former Montreal emergency room nurse turned internet star and comedian is headlining two shows for the Just for Laughs festival at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier on July 24.

Quebec OKs interior renovations at Olympic Stadium

Tourism Minister Amélie Dionne is expected to issue a statement on Friday with more details.

Small private plane crashes at Montreal Metropolitan Airport

A small private plane crashed while attempting to land at the Montreal Metropolitan Airport in Longueuil, Que., on Thursday afternoon.

Canadiens re-sign centre Kirby Dach to 1-year, $3.6M contract

The 25-year-old from Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., had eight goals and seven assists in 37 games with the Canadiens last season.

Quebec road safety campaign aims to prevent collisions during ‘deadly’ construction holiday

Last year, the two-week construction holiday in Quebec saw the worst road safety record in a decade, with 38 deaths from 30 collisions. This year, Quebec’s auto insurance board will be driving a white hearse around the province to encourage drivers to respect the rules of the road.

Canadian Transportation Agency approves Lac-Mégantic, Que., rail bypass

The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has approved the construction of a railway bypass at Lac-Mégantic Que., 13 years after the deadly rail disaster killed 47 people and left much of the downtown incinerated.

Montreal public health warns of overdose spike as naloxone use reaches last year’s total

Montreal public health says overdose cases continue to climb, with naloxone use already matching all of last year as officials warn of increasingly toxic drugs.

Montreal-area family hopes daughter’s cancer journey inspires blood donors

A Pincourt family is sharing their daughter's leukemia journey in hopes of inspiring more people to donate blood and help save lives.

Canadian fugitive wanted in Desjardins data breach investigation arrested in Mexico

The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) said Maxime Paquette was taken into custody by Mexican authorities in Cancun after being sought since June 2024.

El Niño is here, and it’s already looking like it could be 'mind-blowing'

Temperatures in the El Niño region in the Pacific Ocean are the warmest they've been on record at this time of year. And the peak is still months away.

Why more Quebecers are flocking to Laurentians as province's demographics shift

People looking for more space, lower housing costs and easier access to nature are helping drive population growth in Quebec’s Laurentians, according to the province’s latest demographic projections. While Montreal is expected to lose population over the next 25 years, municipalities in the Laurentians are preparing for more residents — and the housing and infrastructure needed to support them.

Two Montreal men arrested in antisemitic attack caught on video

The Montreal police force's hate crimes unit said the two suspects, both 20 years old, were arrested in connection with incidents that occurred July 3 in Outremont.

Justice minister orders new trial for Quebec man who spent 3 decades in prison

Canada's justice minister has ordered a new trial for a Quebec man convicted of four murders, who was released from prison after concerns were raised about the fairness of his initial trial.

Only a fraction of the Big O's old roof lives on through Quebecers' creativity, despite call for pitches

The manager of the Big O site is facing criticism over how much of the roof was recycled. Around 15 per cent was given away to local artists to turn into their own projects.

Quebec police ethics commissioner opens file into Montréal-Nord racism allegations

Quebec’s police ethics commissioner says it is looking into allegations of racism and discrimination by some officers in a multicultural Montreal neighbourhood.

Quebec rail bypass approved 13 years after deadly Lac-Mégantic derailment

The project includes 12.5 kilometres of new tracks that would reroute trains around Lac-Mégantic Que., instead of directly through its core.

Is the legacy of the 1976 Olympics in Montreal a good one, 50 years on?

A half century after the eyes of the world were on Montreal, which hosted a memorable Olympic Games that ended up costing the city and the province a sum that took a generation to pay off, the impacts and the lessons learned from the experience are significant.

Meet the Montreal illustrator behind the iconic Fantasia Festival posters

Illustrator Donald Caron has been designing posters for the Montreal International Film Festival since 1997. Fantasia Festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and is honouring the artist by hosting a free retrospective lecture on July 20 at Concordia University’s York Amphitheatre.

New trial ordered for Quebec man who spent 33 years in prison for 4 murders

Federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser said he found reasonable grounds to believe there may have been a miscarriage of justice in the case of Daniel Jolivet.

June storms result in more than $1.1B in damages across Canada

June storms in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, along with flooding in the Montreal area, caused more than $1.1 billion in insured damage, the Insurance Bureau of Canada says.

Quebec government approves interior renovation for Montreal’s Olympic Stadium

The announcement comes as construction to replace the Big O's troubled roof — and make it permanent rather than retractable — is already underway.

Westmount, Que., mayor cited for multiple ethics violations

Westmount Mayor Michael Stern has been cited by Quebec's Municipal Commission for seven alleged ethics violations, including disrespectful language and uncivil behaviour toward city officials and staff.

More Quebecers are being infected by this diarrhea-causing parasite

Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite typically transmitted through fruits and vegetables exposed to feces-contaminated irrigation water. As of July 11, 107 cases have been reported in Quebec — a rise of 77 cases compared to the same period last year.

50 years after Olympic Games, Quebec unveils plan to revamp Big O — again

Quebec finance minister says economy is doing better than expected

Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard says the province’s economy is faring better than expected despite global uncertainty.

Montreal’s Cameroonian community comes together for annual Cultural Day

The Cameroonian community in Montreal is holding its 12th annual CCA Cultural Day in LaSalle this weekend. The event is an occasion to showcase and celebrate the diversity of the community. Shembah Samuel is the president of the Ngoketunjia Cultural Association, the organization putting together the event. He tells CBC Montreal News at 6 host Debra Arbec about wanting to share the richness of Cameroon with the rest of the city.

Why travel insurance may not help you if there's a WestJet strike

WestJet travellers hoping to buy protection in case their travel plans are interrupted or delayed by a contract dispute may be out of luck, as travel insurance experts say policies purchased after potential strike dates are announced won't cover future work stoppages.

'Just stop burning fossil fuels.' Scientists stress that our smoky skies have only one true fix

Smoky skies in Toronto have led to new scrutiny of government efforts to fight fires and manage forests. But scientists say the realistic way to tackle the smoke is fighting climate change itself.

Indigenous effigies on Montreal fountain spark anger

A landmark Montreal monument is prompting debate about Indigenous representation and reconciliation.

Head-on crash in Laurentians leaves 3 dead, 1 injured

A child and two adults were killed in a collision Friday afternoon in the Laurentians.

Night sky artwork in Quebec’s Eastern Townships highlights region's forgotten Black history

When Montreal artist Stina Baudin looked at the roof of a 19th-century barn in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, she saw a potential canvas that could reflect the region's nearly forgotten Black history.

How the 1976 Montreal Olympics lives on through this Nova Scotia collector

A Nova Scotia professor has spent decades building what he believes is the biggest collection from the 1976 Montreal Olympics. He hopes that one day he can bring the collection to Montreal for the public to enjoy.

For some Vietnamese Montrealers, celebrating heritage openly is a journey that took generations

At Chợ Đêm, Vietnamese Montrealers reconnect with their heritage and celebrate a culture that, for some, took time to embrace.

Quebec artists make the CODAawards's top 100 for best public art

The CODAawards honour the best public art around the world. This year, there are six Canadian artworks among the finalists and half of them are from Quebec. CBC's Sonali Karnick talks to Toni Sikes, co-founder of CODAworx, a commissioned art network that created the awards about the nominees.

Alouettes down Stampeders 38-32 in CFL

Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander set a CFL record for consecutive passes without an interception and led his team to a 38-32 win over the host Calgary Stampeders on Saturday.

Montreal residents raise concerns after CN sprays herbicide on tracks near homes

Residents of Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve are denouncing the Canadian National (CN) railway's latest weed control operation, after the company sprayed herbicide on the tracks near a residential area without notifying them.

1 dead, another missing in St. Lawrence River

A Montreal man is dead and another person remains missing after two people fell into the St. Lawrence River near Marsoui in the Gaspé region on Friday morning.

What the 1976 Montreal Games represent to those who boycotted it, 50 years later

A young Nigerian woman lands in Montreal, full of excitement and optimism for her first Olympic Games. A Tanzanian track star never leaves home. On the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Games, both athletes reflect on the boycott that demanded they put aside their dreams for a greater cause.

Hemmingford, Que., takes mulligan on massive golf course redevelopment plans

There were plans to create up to 647 housing units during a redevelopment opportunity at the Hemmingford Golf Club. The township has now backtracked, saying plans were not approved by province, and concerns from residents have been heard.

Is this the most controversial World Cup yet?

After more than 100 matches across Canada, Mexico and the United States, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is about to come to an end, cementing its legacy with highs, lows — and seemingly endless controversies. So, is this the most controversial World Cup? We talk to experts to get a sense of how this year's decisions have affected the tournament.

Two people killed in collision involving 4 vehicles on Quebec’s North Shore

The four vehicles involved in the crash had a total of nine occupants. One person is still in hospital in critical condition.

Students of Montreal college to protest after provincial permit suspension

Some students of Collège supérieur de Montréal were weeks away from graduation when they learned they would not be able to complete their studies as planned.

Students continue to protest closure of Montreal college after province suspends its permit

Some students were weeks away from graduation when they learned they wouldn't be able to complete their studies. Many are international students whose immigration status is tied to their school.

Woman dies in hospital after residential fire near Quebec City

Quebec's coroner is investigating a fatal fire in a residential complex in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures on Sunday morning.

Montreal native Lu Dort going from Thunder to Hawks: reports

Oklahoma City is trading starting forward and defensive standout Lu Dort to Atlanta as part of a three-team deal.