Montreal
Jazz Fest crowd surges as six hospitalized at Angine de Poitrine show
The free outdoor stage at the Montreal International Jazz Festival reached capacity Saturday night during a performance by Angine de Poitrine, forcing organizers to stop admitting fans. Six people were hospitalized as a result of the massive crowds on June 27.
Seven dead in Quebec road incidents over the weekend
A 2-year-old girl died after being struck by an excavator in Quebec, one of seven fatalities across four separate road incidents over the weekend ending June 28. No further details on the other victims were immediately available.
Montrealers celebrate Canada’s historic World Cup advance
Celebrations broke out across Montreal after Stephen Eustáquio scored in stoppage time to send Canada into the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time in the country’s history. Fans gathered in streets and public spaces throughout the city to mark the milestone.
Police chief gives no new updates on Côte-des-Neiges shooting
Montreal police chief Fady Dagher addressed reporters Sunday but reported no new developments in the investigation into a June 22 shooting in Côte-des-Neiges. Dagher had previously denied rumours that officers were the intended targets of the shooting.
West Island and South Shore residents continue flood cleanup
Residents on the West Island and South Shore pressed on with cleanup efforts Sunday following flooding earlier this month. No major new incidents were reported on June 28.
Free Jazz Fest shows continue Sunday night
The Montreal International Jazz Festival’s free outdoor programming continues Sunday with Izzy Escobar at 7 p.m. and Kamasi Washington at 9:30 p.m. Organizers have not indicated whether crowd-control measures from Saturday’s incident will be in place.
Canada
Carney marches in Toronto Pride Parade alongside mayor Chow
Prime Minister Mark Carney joined the Toronto Pride Parade on Sunday, marching alongside Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow for part of the route. Carney was drenched by water guns wielded by enthusiastic spectators along the parade route.
Carney launches design competition to restore 24 Sussex Drive
Carney announced a national design-and-build competition to restore 24 Sussex Drive, the official residence of the prime minister in Ottawa. The building has sat unoccupied for years due to its deteriorated condition.
Carney speaks with South African president Ramaphosa
Carney held a phone call Sunday with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office. No details of the discussion were released.
Canada’s immigration numbers drop sharply under new reforms
Federal immigration reforms introduced under Carney have produced significant reductions in new arrivals: asylum claims are down one-third, temporary foreign workers are down nearly 50 per cent, and international students are down 60 per cent as of late June. The government has framed the changes as a restoration of order to the immigration system.
Carney says Canada will not be rushed on U.S. trade talks
Carney reaffirmed that Canada will not be pressed into accepting a bad trade deal with the United States amid ongoing bilateral negotiations. He said the government would take the time needed to secure terms that serve Canadian interests.
Sports
Canada reaches FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for first time ever
Canada’s men’s national soccer team made history by advancing to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after Stephen Eustáquio scored in stoppage time. It is the first time Canada has ever advanced beyond the group stage at a men’s World Cup.
Weather
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers early this evening and a risk of thunderstorms. The overnight low will be 16°C.
Monday will be mainly sunny with a high of 30°C.
