The Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal projects the greater region's population will decrease by 2050, according to a new forecast released Tuesday. The report marks a significant shift from earlier growth assumptions that had shaped long-term planning in the region.
A provincial digital health project has ballooned to seven times its original budget, officials confirmed Tuesday. The overrun is the latest in a series of costly information technology failures within Quebec's public sector.
A jury has returned a manslaughter conviction in the death of Patricia Ferguson, a Montreal case that drew sustained public attention. Details of sentencing had not been released as of Tuesday.
Hundreds of short-term rental listings appeared on Airbnb across Montreal during the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend of May 23 to 25, despite municipal regulations intended to limit such activity. The listings drew renewed calls for stricter enforcement of short-term rental rules.
Sex workers organized a public demonstration in Montreal during the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend, using the event's high profile to draw attention to their demands. The manifestation took place as tens of thousands of visitors filled the city for the race.
Two people experiencing homelessness died in Montreal within a 24-hour period, Québec solidaire confirmed Tuesday, calling on the responsible provincial minister to act immediately. The deaths add to mounting pressure on both city and provincial officials to address the homelessness crisis.
Players from the Montreal Victoire were greeted by supporters upon their return to the city following their PWHL season. The celebration reflected strong community backing for the club in only its second year of professional women's hockey in Montreal.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday and Tuesday that a proposed referendum on Alberta separation would be both unhelpful and undemocratic. Carney made the comments as western premiers gathered to discuss regional grievances, with Alberta's place in Confederation dominating the agenda.
The president of Alberta's United Conservative Party said a majority of party members would probably support holding a referendum on separation, adding internal weight to the push for a vote. The statement came as the western premiers' meeting kept the issue at the forefront of national debate.
An adjudicator ruled Tuesday that an RCMP investigator should lose his job after entering into an intimate relationship with a confidential informant. The ruling cited a serious breach of professional standards and the integrity of law enforcement operations.
A member of Webequie First Nation in northern Ontario who had been reported missing was found dead, according to a report published Tuesday. No further details about the circumstances of the death had been released as of Tuesday afternoon.
Andrei Svechnikov scored in overtime Sunday night to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 3-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final at Bell Centre. Carolina now leads the series 2-1.
Head coach Martin St-Louis met with reporters at Bell Centre on Tuesday, saying the Canadiens need to make adjustments heading into Game 4. St- Louis did not single out specific players but acknowledged Carolina has presented problems his team has yet to fully solve.
Tonight will be clear and sunny into the evening with a low of 13°C and light winds.
Wednesday brings another sunny day with a high of 25°C and a low of 14°C, with light winds continuing throughout.