Montreal
Gallagher to receive honorary citizenship from City of Montreal
Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher is set to receive an honorary citizen title from the City of Montreal on Thursday afternoon. Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada will present the honour at a ceremony at Montreal City Hall.
Victim shielded five women during June 22 attack, family says
Michel Moshe Mizrahi, a civilian killed in the June 22 shooting in Montreal, reportedly protected at least five women during the attack before he was shot. Mizrahi is one of the victims of the mass shooting that has shaken the city this week.
Investigators probe manifesto, possible targets in June 22 shooting
Police from several jurisdictions are working to establish the motivations of the suspect in the June 22 Montreal shooting, including the possibility that police officers and the online company Pornhub were deliberately targeted. Investigators are analyzing a manifesto linked to the suspect. Relatives of the suspect said they are too shaken to explain his actions.
Gun control group renews call to ban SKS rifle sales after shooting
Advocacy group PolySeSouvient is again calling on federal authorities to immediately end new sales of SKS rifles following the June 22 shooting in Montreal. The group has long pushed for tighter restrictions on the semi-automatic rifle.
Concerns raised over conduct at Montreal-North police station PDQ 39
Recent revelations about officers at Montreal-North’s PDQ 39 are drawing calls for improved policing practices in the district. Details of the allegations are prompting renewed scrutiny of the station’s culture and oversight.
SQ seeks public help to find Salaberry-de-Valleyfield man wanted for breach
The Sûreté du Québec is asking the public to help locate a 29-year-old man from Salaberry-de-Valleyfield who is wanted in connection with a breach of conditions. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
Canada
Carney to hold post-session press conference in Ottawa
Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to address reporters in the National Capital Region on Thursday following the end of the spring parliamentary session. Carney is expected to present a summary of the new government’s results to date.
McGuinty wraps defence trade mission to Japan
Minister of National Defence David J. McGuinty concluded a defence trade mission to Japan on Thursday aimed at deepening Canada-Japan defence ties and expanding industrial cooperation between the two countries.
Media and cultural groups push Ottawa for clarity on AI and copyright
News and cultural industry organizations are pressing the federal government to clarify how artificial intelligence systems may use copyrighted content. The groups say the government’s national AI strategy, released this week, left the question unresolved.
Desjardins economists warn of data quality crisis at Statistics Canada
Economists at Desjardins said Thursday they are concerned that Canada is facing a data quality problem, pointing to larger-than-usual revisions to Statistics Canada figures since the COVID-19 pandemic. They said the trend complicates economic forecasting and policy decisions.
Ottawa to announce AI investment in Etobicoke
Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez is scheduled to announce a federal investment in a Canadian artificial intelligence application in Etobicoke, Ont., on Thursday. Further details are expected at the announcement.
Sports
Canada advances to World Cup Round of 32 despite loss to Switzerland
Canada qualified for the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 for the first time, advancing despite a 2-1 loss to Switzerland on June 24 in Vancouver. The Canadians will face South Africa in the knockout stage on Sunday in Los Angeles.
Elks host Blue Bombers in CFL Week 4 action
The Edmonton Elks (2-0) travel to Winnipeg to face the Blue Bombers (1-1) at Princess Auto Stadium on Thursday evening in a Week 4 CFL matchup. Edmonton enters the game undefeated through two games this season.
Weather
Tonight, expect showers with a risk of thunderstorms early in the evening. The low will be 16 C.
Friday will bring continued showers with a high of 21 C and an overnight low of 16 C.
