Montreal
Terrorism charges laid against Quebec man
Jeffrey Roussel faces charges of facilitating and participating in terrorist activity, authorities announced April 22. No further details on the alleged plot have been released.
Mirabel farmers fear displacement over high-speed rail plan
Farmers in the Mirabel area are raising concerns that a proposed high-speed rail project could force them off their land. They are calling on governments to consult agricultural communities before moving forward.
Mayor warns of larger flood wave coming in May
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada cautioned residents on April 22 that a second and potentially larger flood wave is expected in May. She urged people in flood-prone areas to remain vigilant and prepare accordingly.
Flooding persists across Montreal area despite infrastructure work
Flooding continued to affect parts of Greater Montreal on April 22, even as officials pointed to recent infrastructure improvements. Authorities say the situation remains under active monitoring.
Sandbagging machine deployed ahead of expected flood surge
A high-capacity sandbagging machine capable of filling 500 bags per hour has been brought in to help with flood preparations in Montreal. The equipment is intended to speed up defences ahead of the anticipated May wave.
Problematic tenant faces eviction proceedings
A Montreal tenant described as problematic is facing eviction, according to information released April 22. Details of the case were not fully disclosed.
Canada
Carney says Canada sets its own trade terms
Prime Minister Mark Carney declared on April 22 that the United States does not dictate the terms of trade with Canada. Carney said Ottawa will negotiate from a position of sovereignty as the two countries continue discussions.
US trade envoy eyes action over provincial liquor restrictions
A US trade envoy is considering action against Canadian provincial restrictions on alcohol sales, raising the prospect of new trade friction. The move targets rules that American officials say unfairly limit access to Canadian markets for US products.
Liberals move to take control of parliamentary committees
The Liberal government is seeking to gain control of parliamentary committees in Ottawa, a manoeuvre that could reshape the balance of power in the minority parliament. Opposition parties are expected to push back on the effort.
US senator ties Lutnick remarks to drop in Canadian tourism
A US senator said rhetoric from American trade official Howard Lutnick is responsible for a decline in Canadian tourists travelling to the United States. The senator said the comments have damaged cross-border goodwill and urged a change in tone.
Ottawa responds to US list of trade demands
The federal government issued a response on April 22 to a series of trade concessions sought by the United States. Officials did not specify which demands, if any, Canada is prepared to accept.
Sports
Lightning beat Canadiens 3-2 in overtime to take 2-0 series lead
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime in Game 2 of their NHL playoff series on April 22, with Moser scoring the winner. Tampa Bay now leads the series two games to none.
Barrie Colts push Ottawa 67’s to brink with 4-3 OHL win
The Barrie Colts defeated the Ottawa 67’s 4-3 in OHL playoff action, pushing Ottawa to the edge of elimination. Ottawa now trails the series three games to one.
Weather
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers late in the evening. The low will drop to 2°C with light winds.
Thursday will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 13°C and a low of 2°C. Winds will remain light through the day.
