Daily news — Friday, June 26, 2026

Montreal

City to renovate 45 vacant SHDM units for vulnerable residents

The City of Montreal is investing $540,000 to renovate 45 vacant housing units owned by the Société d’habitation et de développement de Montréal. The units are expected to be available for vulnerable residents by the end of August 2026.

Mayor marks Great Peace of Montreal with reconciliation pledge

Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada spoke at a commemoration of the Great Peace of Montreal on Friday, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between the city and Indigenous communities. She said the city is planning a new reconciliation strategy and is committed to moving it forward.

Canada

Carney launches design competition to restore 24 Sussex Drive

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced an independent national design-and-build competition on Friday to restore and modernize 24 Sussex Drive, the official residence of the prime minister. Carney said the competition is intended to bring new ideas to a building that has sat largely unused for years.

Sports

No sports results were available for Friday, June 26, 2026.

Weather

Tonight will be partly cloudy in Montreal with mild temperatures and a low near 17 C.

Saturday brings a mix of sun and cloud with a high near 26 C and a chance of afternoon showers.

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