Montreal
Man stabbed near Mont-Royal Ave. and Berri St.
A man was arrested Sunday after a stabbing at the corner of Mont-Royal Ave. and Berri St. The 26-year-old victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Montreal Public Health warns of carfentanil deaths, urges naloxone use
Montreal Public Health has confirmed eight carfentanil-related overdose deaths since April, alongside an unusually high number of non-fatal overdoses linked to fentanyl. Authorities are urging anyone who uses drugs or knows someone who does to carry naloxone and learn how to use it.
Small plane crashes at Montreal Metropolitan Airport
A small private aircraft went down at Montreal Metropolitan Airport on Saturday. No further details on casualties or the cause of the crash were immediately available.
Suspect in 2022 St-Michel murder arrested in B.C.
A suspect wanted in connection with a 2022 homicide in the St-Michel neighbourhood has been arrested in British Columbia. The arrest closes a four-year search for the individual tied to the killing.
Bota Bota spa expands operations on the St. Lawrence
Bota Bota, the floating spa moored on the St. Lawrence River, is expanding its operations in response to growing demand. Officials cited increased public interest in spaces that foster social connection.
Canada
Trump threatens tariffs over wildfire smoke drifting from Ontario
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose additional tariffs on Canada, citing wildfire smoke blowing south from northwestern Ontario. The fires continue to burn as Canadian officials push back against the tariff threat.
First Chinese-made EVs arrive in Montreal under federal import deal
The first Chinese-manufactured electric vehicles have arrived in Montreal as part of a federal agreement brokered by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to import 49,000 vehicles from China. The shipment marks the opening move of a deal aimed at expanding Canada’s EV supply.
Quebec court ruling on child sex abuse material sentences takes effect
A Quebec court ruling affecting mandatory minimum sentences for the distribution of child sexual abuse material took effect Sunday. The ruling brings Quebec’s sentencing framework into line with the court’s findings on proportionality.
World
El Niño intensifies with record Pacific Ocean temperatures
El Niño conditions are strengthening in the Pacific Ocean, with sea surface temperatures reaching record highs for this time of year. Scientists say the peak of the current cycle is still months away.
Nadia Comaneci’s 1976 Olympic perfect tens mark 50 years
Fifty years after Nadia Comaneci earned the first perfect score of 10 in Olympic gymnastics history at the 1976 Montreal Games, her achievements continue to resonate in the sport. Tributes have been paid around the world to mark the anniversary of her historic performances on Montreal soil.
Sports
Montreal Victoire honoured as 2026 PWHL Walter Cup champions
The Montreal Victoire continue to be celebrated across the city following their 2026 PWHL Walter Cup championship win. A civic event paid tribute to the team, with particular recognition for captain Marie-Philip Poulin.
PWHL launches hockey summer camps across Canada
The Professional Women’s Hockey League has launched more than 30 summer hockey camps at locations across the country, including Montreal, Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa, Kingston and Halifax. The camps are part of the league’s effort to grow youth participation in women’s hockey.
Weather
Tonight will be clear with a low of 14°C. Northwesterly winds, which are gusting strongly this afternoon, will ease to light by evening.
Tomorrow brings sunny skies and a high of 27°C, with moderate southwesterly winds developing near noon. The UV index is expected to be high, with a humidex value of 30.
