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George Russell was summoned by FIA stewards and given a €5,000 fine (suspended for 12 months) after he threw his headrest onto the track following a retirement from the Canadian Grand Prix; the Mercedes driver was leading when a power-unit failure halted the car, and he later apologized, saying he was embarrassed by the incident which officials said could set a poor example.
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli extended his championship lead by winning the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal after teammate George Russell retired from the lead with a power-unit failure; the two had traded the front early on and even bumped wheels at the final chicane, but Antonelli cruised to a fourth consecutive win as Verstappen and Hamilton completed the podium, while McLaren endured a difficult day with Norris out and Piastri penalised after contact.
A Paris-to-Detroit Air France flight was diverted to Montreal at the request of U.S. authorities after a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo triggered Ebola-related entry restrictions; there was no medical emergency, health screenings were conducted, and the remaining passengers ultimately continued to Detroit from Montreal on the same aircraft.
Montreal strippers affiliated with the Sex Work Autonomous Committee (SWAC) say they will strike on May 23, the day of sprint qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, to protest working conditions, abolish bar fees, and gain worker status and safer conditions, aiming to disrupt the lucrative weekend for clubs and managers.
Montreal's packed arena and outdoor plaza helped energize the Canadiens to a 6-2 win over the Sabres in Game 3 of the second round, powered by a youthful core (Caufield, Suzuki, Slafkovsky, Hutson, Demidov) and a rabid fanbase that rattled Buffalo on the road.
Buffalo Sabres head to Montreal for Game 3 after a 5-1 loss, with coach Lindy Ruff urging emotional balance, a potential Sam Carrick return, and revamped power-play units as they try to start strong at the Bell Centre.
Montreal can clinch the series in Game 6 against Tampa Bay at the Bell Centre, leaning on home-ice advantage, secondary scoring from Dach, Bolduc and Texier, and Brendan Gallagher’s return, while fans soak in a full slate of pregame events.
FIA Formula 2 will stage rounds 2 and 3 of its 2026 season in Miami (May 1–3) and Montreal (May 22–24), marking the championship’s first-ever races in North America alongside Formula 1. The moves come after Bahrain and Jeddah were not held in April; the calendar then returns to Europe with Monaco in early June. Officials praised the decision as a step in global growth and maintaining a steady racing schedule for teams and fans.
Toronto’s PATH is a 30-kilometer climate-controlled network of tunnels that connects offices, shops and transit, letting downtown workers and visitors dodge winter; while it’s no longer the Guinness World Records holder after Montreal’s RÉSO, the underground system is expanding as a “third space” with new businesses, and locals like Jadiel Teófilo are mapping it to help people navigate the maze.
WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event in Montreal is selling into a much smaller real estate than the venue can hold: 10,761 tickets distributed with 476 remaining on a 19,585-seat map, yet only 11,237 seats are being used (over 8,000 unused) to maintain a packed TV appearance. The last WWE event at the venue used about 13,987 seats, suggesting demand may be softer than promoters hoped. The lineup includes Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu, a Fatal 4-Way No. 1 Contender’s match, and Styles vs. Nakamura. Readers are invited to share whether WWE should have promoted the show differently amid changing fan habits.
A group of Santas and elves in Montreal stole groceries from a supermarket to highlight the rising cost of living and food insecurity, claiming the food would be donated to the needy, as part of a Robin Hood-style protest against corporate profiteering and inflation.
A group claiming to be Robin Hood-style activists dressed as Santa and elves stole $3,000 worth of food from a Montreal grocery store, claiming to redistribute it to the community amid rising food prices and inflation, sparking debate on social and political levels.
Victoria Mboko, an 18-year-old Canadian tennis player, won her first WTA title at the Montreal National Bank Open by defeating four major champions, including Naomi Osaka, showcasing her potential and resilience, and positioning herself among the top young talents in women's tennis.
Iga Swiatek, the reigning Wimbledon champion, was unexpectedly defeated by Clara Tauson at the Canadian Open, but she responded graciously on social media and remains a strong contender for the US Open, aiming to continue her successful tennis career.
Top seed Coco Gauff advanced to the fourth round of the Canadian Open in Montreal after a comeback victory against Veronika Kudermetova, while Alexander Zverev achieved his 500th tour win in the men's draw. The tournament features notable matches including upsets and emerging young players.