Montreal
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Viral Hardware Store Dance Highlights Trudeau’s Pivot to Digital Promotion
Former PM Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry appeared in a viral video dancing in a Montreal hardware store to promote the song of Trudeau’s son, Xav.
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ATP National Bank Open Day 6: Key Third-Round Matches to Watch
The National Bank Open in Montreal reaches the third round with high-stakes matchups featuring defending champion Ben Shelton and rising contenders.
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Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime withdraws from National Bank Open due to back injury
Canada’s top-ranked tennis player Felix Auger-Aliassime has withdrawn from the National Bank Open in Montreal following a back injury sustained during training.
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Rain Disrupts National Bank Open in Montreal for Second Consecutive Day
Persistent rain has forced significant delays at the National Bank Open in Montreal, causing a massive backlog of first-round matches for the second straight day.
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2026 National Bank Open: Main Draw Heats Up in Montreal with Canadian Spotlight
The 2026 National Bank Open enters its second day of main draw action at IGA Stadium, featuring Matteo Berrettini and Canadian hopes Gabriel Diallo and Alexis Galarneau.
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Montreal Comiccon 2026: A Landmark Celebration of Pop Culture
The 16th edition of Montreal Comiccon is underway at the Palais des congrès, drawing thousands of fans for a weekend of celebrity guests, cosplay, and gaming.
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Three dead in Montreal shooting: Police officer, civilian, and suspect killed
A violent shooting in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood has left three people dead, including a police officer, with another officer in critical condition.
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Active shooter alert issued in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges
Montreal police have issued an active shooter alert in the Côte-des-Neiges borough following an incident that left one officer injured. Residents are advised to shelter in place.
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Quebec Government Invests $448,000 in Les Francos de Montréal
The Quebec government has announced a significant financial package to support the 2026 edition of Les Francos de Montréal, emphasizing the festival’s role in promoting French-language music.
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Montreal Weekend Traffic Alert: Major Closures and REM Service Adjustments (June 5-8)
Montreal drivers face significant disruptions this weekend, June 5-8, highlighted by the full closure of the Ville-Marie Tunnel and modified schedules for the REM light rail system.
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Montreal Sex Workers Announce Strike Action During 2026 Canadian Grand Prix Weekend
A coalition of Montreal sex workers has scheduled a strike for May 23, 2026, coinciding with the Formula 1 Sprint race, to protest exploitative labor practices and unsafe working conditions during the city’s highest-revenue weekend.
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Hydro-Québec Faces Summer Construction Squeeze Amid Labor Unrest
Hydro-Québec is navigating a complex series of infrastructure projects across Montreal and Laval while managing internal labor instability, as unionized workers push for new contract terms.
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Lady Gaga cancels Montreal show, citing doctor’s advice
Pop superstar Lady Gaga announced the abrupt cancellation of her Montreal concert Monday night, citing a doctor’s strong recommendation not to perform.


