Montreal
Jazz Fest brings free concerts to downtown stages
The Montreal International Jazz Festival featured free outdoor performances on June 29, including Fabiola Mendez at the Rio Tinto Stage and Zach Zoya with High Klassified at Club Montreal Loto-Québec. The festival continues to draw large crowds to the downtown core.
Thousands of Montrealers face uncertainty ahead of July 1 moving day
Thousands of Montreal renters are at risk of housing instability as the traditional July 1 moving day approaches, driven by ongoing pressure in the rental market. The city has announced support for interest-free rental loans for tenants in financial difficulty.
New data shows racial disparities in Montreal police street stops
Newly reported data shows Black people were stopped by Montreal police at four times the rate of white individuals, while Arab people were stopped at five times the rate. The findings add to longstanding concerns about racial profiling by the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal.
Scouts Canada marks 100 years in Quebec at Parc Jean-Drapeau
Scouts Canada held a centennial jamboree at Parc Jean-Drapeau on June 28 to celebrate 100 years of scouting in Quebec. The event brought together youth and alumni from across the province.
Tourism industry reports boost after Grand Prix rescheduled to May
Montreal’s tourism sector is reporting a financial lift after the Canadian Grand Prix was rescheduled to May, extending the economic benefits of the race into the spring season. Industry representatives said the earlier date has helped spread visitor spending more broadly across the calendar.
Canada
Carney calls for multifaceted approach to gun control after Montreal shooting
Prime Minister Mark Carney said a multifaceted approach is needed to address gun violence in Canada following a recent shooting in Montreal. ‘This requires action on multiple fronts,’ Carney said, without specifying which legislative measures are under consideration.
Martinez Ferrada joins big-city mayors calling homelessness a nation-building issue
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada joined other major Canadian city mayors in describing the fight against homelessness as a nation-building project requiring federal partnership. Martinez Ferrada also called for stricter gun control measures following the recent local shooting incident.
Sports
Alouettes take top spot in CFL East division
The Montreal Alouettes moved into first place in the CFL’s East division, according to standings reported June 29. The defending Grey Cup champions continue to build on their recent success.
Canadiens trade Gallagher to Vancouver
The Montreal Canadiens have traded veteran forward Brendan Gallagher to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for future considerations. Gallagher spent the bulk of his NHL career with Montreal and is a well-known figure in the city’s hockey community.
Weather
Tonight will be mild with a few clouds and a low of 20°C.
Tomorrow brings a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 28°C and a 40 per cent chance of showers.
