Montreal public health announced 161 Lyme disease cases for 2025, a record high for the city. Of those, 61 were acquired locally, a sign that the tick-borne illness is spreading within the island.
Concordia University announced May 21 that it will cut staff positions as part of efforts to close a $35-million budget gap. The university did not immediately specify how many positions would be affected.
An Air France flight from Paris bound for Detroit was diverted to Montreal-Trudeau Airport on May 20 after U.S. Ebola-related travel restrictions prevented it from landing. The Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed the diversion on May 21.
Montreal is hosting the first-ever Canadian Women's Wheelchair Rugby Championship, with competition beginning May 22. The tournament marks a milestone for the sport in Canada.
The Office québécois de la langue française reported May 21 that 98 per cent of Montreal stores inspected passed French service requirements. The results reflect compliance checks conducted under Quebec's language legislation.
Local reports published May 21 highlight a pattern of dealers specifically targeting Montreal's unhoused population. Community organizations are calling for greater support and outreach services.
Montreal officials discussed options for addressing crumbling infrastructure on May 21, with a focus on finding funding solutions that do not require new taxes. No specific plan was announced.
Prime Minister Mark Carney pressed British Columbia Premier David Eby to support pipeline development during a visit to the province on May 20. Carney has framed energy infrastructure as central to Canada's economic strategy.
Canada added its voice May 20 to a multinational statement condemning unspecified international developments. Ottawa did not provide additional detail in its public statement.
Lower-cost versions of GLP-1 medications reached the Canadian market as of May 21, but health authorities have raised questions about their safety and regulation. GLP-1 drugs are widely used for weight management and diabetes treatment.
The Montreal Victoire claimed the inaugural Professional Women's Hockey League Walter Cup on May 20, defeating the Ottawa Charge 4-0 in Game 4 in Ottawa. The sweep gives Montreal its first PWHL championship.
The Montreal Victoire shut out the Ottawa Charge 4-0 in Game 4 on May 20 to complete a sweep and win the PWHL Walter Cup. It is the first championship title in the franchise's history.
The Montreal Canadiens began their Eastern Conference Final series against the Carolina Hurricanes on May 21 in Raleigh. No score was available at the time of publication.
Tonight will be clear with a low of 5°C and a light northwest wind.
Friday will bring sunny skies, a high of 22°C, a low of 8°C, and a moderate northwest wind — good conditions for the opening day of the Women's Wheelchair Rugby Championship.