Montreal
CN rail service resumes on Repentigny line after 49-car derailment
CN Rail slowly resumed operations July 8 on the Repentigny corridor following Sunday’s derailment of 49 cars near a residential area. No injuries were reported in the incident. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada said July 7 it is too early to determine the cause.
Mirabel residents demand action after another fatal crash on Route 148
Residents of Mirabel are calling on authorities to address safety conditions on Route 148 following another fatal collision on July 7. The stretch of road has drawn repeated calls for intervention from the local community.
Santé Québec board chair Christiane Germain resigns
Christiane Germain stepped down as chair of the Santé Québec board of directors on July 7. No reason for her departure was immediately given. Santé Québec, created to oversee the province’s unified health-care network, has faced scrutiny since its launch.
Youth players and residents push back on Jarry Park revamp
Community members and youth baseball players voiced concerns July 7 over plans to revamp Jarry Park. Residents worry the proposed changes could affect access to existing recreational facilities in the Villeray area.
Naskapi First Nation welcomes century-old artifacts on loan from Toronto museum
The Naskapi First Nation received a collection of century-old cultural artifacts on loan from a Toronto museum on July 7. The homecoming of the objects was welcomed by community members as an important step in cultural reconnection.
Montreal heat wave continues with high of 33 C
Montreal is under a heat wave July 8 with mostly sunny skies and a daytime high of 33 C. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and check on vulnerable neighbours. City cooling centres remain open across the island.
Canada
Carney endorses U.S. strikes on Iran at NATO summit in Ankara
Prime Minister Mark Carney attended the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, Türkiye on July 8 and expressed support for the latest U.S. military strikes on Iran. The endorsement signals Canada’s alignment with allied positions on the Iranian file.
Canada announces $800-million missile contract at NATO summit
Carney unveiled an $800-million missile procurement contract July 8 on the sidelines of the NATO summit as allied leaders pressed member states on defence spending commitments. The announcement is part of Canada’s broader effort to reach NATO’s capability benchmarks.
Carney holds bilateral talks with Danish and Latvian leaders
On the margins of the Ankara summit July 8, Carney met separately with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics. The meetings covered regional security and co-operation within the alliance.
Three men charged in Laurentians cocaine and ammunition bust
Three men have been arrested and charged with cocaine importation and trafficking following a bust in the Laurentians region. Investigators also seized ammunition and cash during the operation, authorities announced in July 2026.
Sports
Alouettes suffer first loss of season in overtime thriller against Edmonton
The Montreal Alouettes dropped their first game of the 2026 CFL season on July 8, falling 32-29 in overtime to the Edmonton Elks. The loss ends an unbeaten start to the campaign for Montreal.
Blue Bombers edge Tiger-Cats 14-13 in CFL action
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 14-13 on July 5 in a close CFL contest. The narrow victory keeps Winnipeg in contention in the East-West standings.
Weather
Tonight will be warm with a few clouds and a low of 21 C, offering little relief from the day’s heat wave conditions.
Tomorrow brings a high of 26 C under cloudy skies, with a 40 per cent chance of showers providing a possible break from the heat.
