Wednesday · Jun 3, 2026
Former boxer sentenced after kicking unconscious victim at Orange Julep
A road rage incident at Orange Julep led to an assault conviction. Ismail Karaoui, a former amateur boxer, was sentenced to five years in prison for sucker-punching someone—and...
Can't find romaine lettuce anywhere in Montreal right now
Romaine lettuce has been impossible to find at stores all over Montreal for about two weeks. If you're hunting for salad greens, you might need to branch out to other options.
NYC to Montreal overnight train existed in the 1920s—and we don't have one now
There used to be an overnight train from New York to Montreal back in the 1920s. Wild that we can't make that happen today.
CHUM research unlocks path to stronger breast cancer virus therapy
Montreal scientists found that estrogen blocks a cellular defense mechanism, making tumors more vulnerable to oncolytic virus treatment.
Laval father sentenced to life for drowning his two children
Kamaljit Arora will spend at least 25 years in prison after a jury convicted him of first-degree murder in the deaths of his 11-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter.
MLS commissioner Don Garber in Montreal tomorrow for stadium and federation meetings
MLS commissioner Don Garber is visiting Montreal tomorrow afternoon. He's checking out the Olympic Stadium and meeting with CF Montreal and Canada Soccer before holding a press...
Félix Auger-Aliassime's French Open run ends in quarters
The Montreal tennis star fell to Italy's Flavio Cobolli in straight sets Wednesday, ending Canada's last singles hope at Roland Garros.
Laval reports sharp drop in gun violence and vehicle theft in 2025
Police data shows overall crime fell 11 percent last year, with significant declines in shootings, theft and crimes against people.
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Bar le Ritz PDB
CAKE
L'Olympia
Mélo Festival - Passe 3 Jours
Plaza Repentigny
5 Seconds of Summer
Centre Bell
Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal - Montreal
Place des Arts
CAKE
L'Olympia (Olympia Theatre)
Alexandre Forest
Le Club DIX30
Cirque du Soleil: Echo - Montreal
Jacques Cartier Pier
The Listros
Foufounes Electriques
Cirque du Soleil: Echo - Montreal
Under the Big Top - Old Port, Montreal
École des Timoniers
Théâtre Manuvie
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Le Balcon X Terrasse
Quebec pledges tougher penalties for abusive landlords
Québec Solidaire proposes fines up to $200,000 for repeat offenders and a new power to expropriate properties from serial violators.
St-Hubert prices hit hard since 2019
Someone dug up an old St-Hubert receipt from 2019 — a hot chicken with delivery was way cheaper back then. Side-by-side comparison shows the sting of inflation on your go-to order.
French language training to get expanded financial support
Quebec's language commissioner proposes a $15,000 annual loan program for immigrants in full-time French courses to boost participation.
Festival MURAL kicks off tomorrow
Festival MURAL starts June 4 and runs through June 14 — artists are already painting new murals across the city. Behaviour Interactive is backing a Dead by Daylight mural on...
Police seek families after jewelry stolen from funeral niches
A man and woman arrested in May allegedly forced open burial niches across Montréal, Laval, and the North Shore, stealing valuables left with the deceased.
Rosemont schools get traffic-calming streets by 2029
The borough is converting streets to one-way and narrowing lanes around a dozen schools to improve pedestrian safety and cut vehicle traffic.
Five patios to book for summer in Montreal
Readers voted for the best outdoor terrasses in the city. Here's where to grab a drink and watch the season unfold.
Coroner recommends families prepare fire evacuation plans
A 5-year-old boy died in a New Year's fire caused by candles, prompting a coroner to stress that families should have an evacuation plan in place. The reminder is simple but...
Summer heat rolls in—reach 29°C today, 30°C tomorrow
Montreal is entering a warm, sunny stretch lasting through much of next week, with temperatures climbing to 32°C by Tuesday.
REM rush-hour frequency still falling short of promises
At 8:15 this morning heading north from Édouard-Montpetit, riders had to let 3 trains pass before squeezing on. The REM promised 2–3 min frequency during peak hours. Six months...
Bouncy castle tragedy raises safety questions for inflatables
A 3-year-old girl died in LaSalle when high winds swept a bouncy castle into the air. Experts say the structures aren't regulated like amusement rides.
Tim's morning shift worker on Mont-Royal earns neighborhood respect
The Tim Hortons employee working Mon-Fri mornings at 15 Ave Mont-Royal is legend status. She buys coffee for people short on cash, shuts down line cutters without hesitation,...
Doctors' college urges province to eliminate polluting anesthetic gases
The Collège des médecins du Québec wants Santé Québec to phase out desflurane and shut down nitrous oxide lines in health facilities.
Food banks struggling as competition for expiring stock grows
Montreal food banks are getting squeezed. More people are competing for soon-to-expire food donations, and the supply isn't keeping up. It's a sign of how tight things are for...
Cost of living crushing Montreal renters right now
A renter making $20/hour just posted on Reddit about the math: $1,800 rent, taxes, and suddenly there's almost nothing left. Groceries are stressful. A car is impossible....