Montreal
Teen granted bail in fatal Montreal North Walmart stabbing
One of three people charged in the fatal stabbing of an Alberta man at a Montreal North Walmart has been granted bail. The accused is a youth, and the incident dates to an arrest announced June 10.
Redevelopment launched at former École des beaux-arts for Afro-Canadian cultural centre
Work has begun to redevelop the former École des beaux-arts building in downtown Montreal into the Montreal Afro-Canadian Cultural Centre. The project was formally launched June 5.
POCHA MTL Korean festival opens at Peel Basin
The POCHA MTL festival gets underway at the Peel Basin Thursday, running through June 14. The four-day event features Korean cuisine, cultural programming and K-Pop performances.
Verdun traffic closure on Rue Métairie continues
A special traffic closure on a portion of Rue Métairie in Verdun remains in effect through June 11. Motorists in the area are advised to use alternate routes.
Canada
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate steady
The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate unchanged, the central bank announced June 10 in Ottawa. The decision comes as the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance begins pre-budget consultations for the 2026 federal budget.
Carney wraps First Ministers’ Meeting, welcomes FIFA World Cup opening
Prime Minister Mark Carney concluded a First Ministers’ Meeting in Ottawa on June 10 and issued a statement Thursday marking the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Canada is among the co-host nations for the tournament.
Ombudsperson probes CRA delays on tax adjustments
Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson François Boileau has launched a systemic examination into delays by the Canada Revenue Agency in processing T1 tax adjustment requests. Boileau announced the review Thursday in Ottawa.
Sports
Alouettes open CFL season with win over Tiger-Cats
The Montreal Alouettes defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 30-27 in their CFL regular-season opener on June 4, putting them atop the East Division at 1-0. Hamilton returns to action Thursday night when they visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Weather
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers. The low will be around 16 C, with the humidex reaching up to 35 and light winds expected.
Friday will also be mainly cloudy with a chance of showers, a high of 26 C and a low of 16 C. The humidex could again climb to 35, with light southwest winds.
