What's On in Montreal: Drag, Markets & Holiday Events
Explore Montreal's vibrant holiday scene with drag shows, Christmas markets, and festive events. Discover what's happening in the city during the season of celebration.
Explore Montreal's vibrant holiday scene with drag shows, Christmas markets, and festive events. Discover what's happening in the city during the season of celebration.
Retired Montreal police detective Pietro Poletti warns organized crime is becoming decentralized with younger recruits. He argues the SPVM must overhaul its 1960s-era methods to adapt. Read the expert analysis.
Montreal woke up to a snowy Christmas morning, but the snow is giving way to sun, cloud, and plunging temperatures with a wind chill of -25 C expected overnight.
The RCMP has laid Prince Edward Island's first-ever hate crime charges following an investigation into alleged antisemitic social media posts. Learn the details of this landmark case.
Montreal's forecast for Dec. 20, 2025, calls for sunny skies turning cloudy, with a high of -3°C and wind chill near -14. Periods of snow expected overnight. Plan your day.
CTV's W5 investigates brutal cryptocurrency 'pig butchering' scams, speaking with experts on how Canadians are lured and the organized crime behind them. Learn how to protect yourself.
A 24-year-old Mississauga man faces multiple charges after a violent kidnapping and extortion. Police also warn of a spike in Halton Region break-ins targeting homes near green spaces.
A multi-jurisdictional task force has dismantled a sophisticated retail theft syndicate allegedly run by Romanian refugees, responsible for millions in stolen goods across three provinces. Learn the details of Project Sommes.
Hamilton police have laid charges against 21 suspects following a major investigation into organized retail theft. The operation is believed to have caused losses exceeding one million dollars.
Montreal police are searching for a man dressed as Santa Claus and his 'elves' following an alleged grocery theft described as a political act. Get the latest details on this unusual incident.
A two-year joint investigation by OPP and CBSA has dismantled a major criminal organization exporting stolen luxury SUVs from the GTA. Over 300 vehicles worth $25M recovered, 20 individuals charged. Read the full story.
A massive joint investigation by the OPP and CBSA has led to the recovery of 306 stolen vehicles destined for overseas markets. Discover the details of this sprawling international auto-theft probe.
Quebec police have arrested ten individuals in the Montérégie region on drug trafficking charges, with alleged links to the Hells Angels. Get the details on this major operation.
Two separate Montreal businesses were struck by gunfire overnight. Police are investigating the incidents, which caused property damage but no injuries. Details on the ongoing investigation.
Mexican authorities have frozen the bank accounts of Miss Universe co-owner Raúl Rocha Cantú as part of an organized crime investigation. Get the latest details on this developing story.
The Sûreté du Québec conducted major raids, seizing thousands of methamphetamine tablets, production equipment, and cash. Get the full details on this significant drug bust.
Windsor Police Service reports encouraging declines in several crime categories for November 2025. Explore the latest crime statistics and what they mean for community safety.
Drivers in Montreal face traffic disruptions this weekend due to planned road closures. Plan your route with our detailed list of affected areas and construction zones.
Quebec's Liberal public security critic calls for a parliamentary committee to investigate organized crime's grip on bars and restaurants. Get the latest details on the proposed inquiry.
Liberal MNA Jennifer Maccarone calls for a parliamentary commission after a wave of shootings and arson targeting Quebec bars and restaurants, citing a 'culture of fear' and disbanded police committees.
Old Montreal transforms into a winter wonderland with the Parcours Lumineux light installations and cozy fire pits, aiming to attract visitors during the cold season. Discover the magic.
The killings of a mayor and a UnitedHealthcare CEO in Michoacan, Mexico, in late 2025 highlight the deep and violent control criminal cartels hold over the region.
British Columbia's government is pursuing the civil forfeiture of three Hells Angels clubhouses as part of a crackdown on organized crime. Learn about the legal strategy and its implications.
The B.C. government files a new civil forfeiture lawsuit to seize three Hells Angels clubhouses in Surrey, Mission, and Pitt Meadows, alleging they were funded by crime. Read the latest.
A young Quebec mother shares her story of being recruited by the Blood Family Mafia. Her account sheds light on organized crime's impact on vulnerable communities in Canada.
Halton police have dismantled a major liquor trafficking ring, recovering over $1 million in stolen alcohol from the LCBO. Get the full details on the investigation.
The Sûreté du Québec is executing coordinated raids targeting synthetic drug operations in several Quebec cities. Get the latest details on this major police operation.
A national fentanyl crackdown found most precursor chemicals in Quebec, while the province accounted for less than 1% of the finished drug seized. Learn about the cross-Canada operation's results.
Statistics Canada data reveals Manitoba had the highest homicide rate among provinces in 2024. Explore the national crime trends and what this means for community safety.
Vancouver Police report a sharp rise in distraction thefts, with 20 incidents in November 2025. Most occurred in East Vancouver. Learn the details and how to stay safe.