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CityNews Montreal is a digital news outlet based in Montreal, Quebec, covering local and national news, including business, politics, culture, and community events. It reports on a range of topics such as corporate changes, Indigenous issues, historical reflections, sports, and local incidents.
- 21 stories today
- 32/day · 7-day avg
- Top beat: Politics
- Tracked since 2026
- 3 Montreal, QC peers
Today’s stories
- Small grocers embrace Ottawa’s national food security strategyIndependent grocers in Canada welcome Ottawa's national food security strategy, which includes $3 billion in investments over 10 years to boost competition, support local produce, and improve affordability by expanding food infrastructure.
- 127 members of the National Assembly set to be in Quebec’s next legislatureQuebec's upcoming October elections will feature 127 National Assembly members, with Bill 3 adding two ridings and updating electoral district criteria after previous redistricting was deemed unconstitutional.
- Canada pledges $100M for Palestinians facing settler violence, humanitarian crisisCanada announces $100 million in aid for Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza to address humanitarian needs and support peace initiatives, part of a larger $500 million commitment since 2023.
- Ottawa to table bill to keep products of forced labour out of CanadaOttawa plans to introduce legislation to strengthen enforcement against imports of products made with forced labour, responding to U.S. concerns about Canada's enforcement of forced labour bans. The government acknowledges existing laws are strong but enforcement has been lacking, and will eliminate a watchdog position responsible for investigating human rights violations by Canadian companies abroad.
- New terminal at Montréal Metropolitan Airport to open MondayMontréal Metropolitan Airport's new terminal opens on Monday, offering commercial flights and improved access for Quebecers.
- Young BMX rider’s journey highlights 35 years of support for Montreal children’s hospitalA 10-year-old BMX rider with cerebral palsy, who recovered from spinal surgery, is now the face of Montreal's 35th annual Pedal for Kids fundraiser, which supports pediatric care and has raised over $15 million.
- Suspect dead after Texas shooting kills 1 and leaves 9 others in the hospital, police sayA Texas shooting killed one and injured nine, with the suspect dying after a police standoff
- US and Iran are close to a deal to end their war, officials sayUS and Iran are close to a deal to end their war, with terms including nuclear material removal and sanctions lifting, as Pakistan leads mediation efforts.
- Judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fundA federal judge extended a block on Trump's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, with the government planning to scrap it amid bipartisan backlash. The fund was created to resolve Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over tax return leaks, but plaintiffs argue it would divert taxpayer money to compensate Trump's allies.
- Statistics Canada reports household debt outpaced income in first quarterStatistics Canada reports Canadian households' debt exceeded income for the sixth consecutive quarter, with debt-to-income ratio reaching 179.6% in Q1 2026.
- Montreal to see hot start to weekend before rain moves inMontreal will have a hot and stormy Friday followed by rain on Sunday, with temperatures remaining warm throughout the weekend.
- Patagonia is suing Pattie Gonia, a drag queen performer with an environmental messagePatagonia is suing drag queen Pattie Gonia for trademark infringement, claiming her use of the name 'Pattie Gonia' causes consumer confusion, while she alleges the company is trying to silence her as a climate activist.
- Communauto expands Into Montreal’s West Island through REM partnershipCar-sharing company Communauto expands Montreal operations with 450 new vehicles, new REM partnership, and FLEX service extensions to Nun's Island and West Island.
- Suspected arson destroys three vehicles in Montreal NorthSuspected arson destroyed three vehicles at an automotive business in Montreal North, with no arrests made and the investigation ongoing.
- Canada set for World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina on home soilCanada is set to play its first-ever FIFA World Cup game on home soil against Bosnia-Herzegovina, aiming for its first World Cup win.