Montreal
Mayor calls for inquiry into SPVM racism allegations at Station 39
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada on June 15 joined calls for an independent inquiry into racism allegations against officers at SPVM Station 39 in Montréal-Nord. The SPVM suspended two officers and reassigned 14 others following allegations of coordinated racist acts — including the collection of hair as trophies — during stops involving Black and Arab residents.
Hundreds protest outside Montréal-Nord police station
Hundreds of people gathered outside Station 39 on the evening of June 15, chanting against police racism and demanding accountability. Community groups also called for a meeting with SPVM Chief Fady Dagher in the days following the probe’s announcement.
Montréal-Nord borough mayor demands body cameras after racism probe
Christine Black, borough mayor of Montréal-Nord, expressed frustration on June 15 over the racism allegations and called on the SPVM to equip officers with body cameras. Black said the community deserves transparency and stronger oversight of police conduct in the area.
Wallaby on the loose on Montreal’s South Shore
A wallaby escaped from a cage in a barn on Montreal’s South Shore, the SPCA reported on June 13. No further details on the animal’s recovery were immediately available.
Canada
Carney attends G7 summit in France, caught on hot mic with Trump
Prime Minister Mark Carney participated in the first working session of the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, including bilateral meetings with world leaders. Carney was overheard on a hot mic telling U.S. President Donald Trump that Chinese electric vehicles represent ‘less than three per cent of our market.’
Supreme Court upholds Safe Third Country Agreement with U.S.
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled on June 16 to uphold the Safe Third Country Agreement with the United States. The agreement governs asylum claims made at the Canada-U.S. border and had faced legal challenges from refugee advocacy groups.
Federal government tables bill to ban social media for under-16s
The federal government introduced the Safe Social Media Act in Parliament, which would ban social media access for anyone under 16. The bill was tabled in early June 2026 and is now before the House for consideration.
U.S. and Iran reach ceasefire, reopening Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran announced a ceasefire agreement around June 14, ending recent fighting and reopening the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. Canadian officials welcomed the agreement, which had implications for global oil markets and maritime trade.
Sports
Alouettes improve to 2-0 after defeating Argonauts 37-30
The Montreal Alouettes defeated the Toronto Argonauts 37-30 in a CFL Week 2 game on June 12 at Percival Molson Stadium. The win moved Montreal to 2-0 on the young CFL season.
Roughriders edge BC Lions 31-27 as Emilus scores three touchdowns
The Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the BC Lions 31-27 on June 13 in CFL action. Samuel Emilus scored three touchdowns in the victory.
Weather
Tonight: cloudy periods with a 40 per cent chance of showers. Low 14°C with light winds.
Tomorrow: showers expected with a high of 24°C, falling to a low of 14°C, with periods of rain continuing overnight into Thursday.
