Montreal
Man charged with criminal libel over comments targeting Montreal police officers
Mohamed Bekkali, 25, has been charged with three counts of criminal defamatory libel for comments made against three Montreal police officers on June 13 and 14. Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada denounced the incident, saying it sends a clear message that respect toward police officers is non-negotiable.
Over 100 students rally after four private college permits suspended
More than 100 students, most of them international, gathered in front of the Collège supérieur de Montréal on Sunday after the provincial government suspended the permits of the college and three other private institutions. Students said they fear losing their immigration status and being unable to complete their studies.
Housing tribunal orders tenants out, gives partial relief to Ahuntsic family
Quebec’s housing tribunal ruled partly in favour of Armelle Foka and her family of nine, who have spent three weeks living in a trailer in the driveway of their Ahuntsic duplex. Tenants on the main floor were ordered to vacate by Aug. 31, with Foka covering $3,500 in moving costs, but the tribunal found her parents’ immigration status too precarious to allow them to occupy the second unit.
Mayor heads to Farnborough Airshow to pitch Montreal aerospace sector
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada is at the Farnborough International Airshow this week to promote Montreal’s aerospace ecosystem and attract investment. The mission runs through July 22.
Mace Consult to expand in Montreal, creating roughly 100 jobs
British infrastructure firm Mace Consult confirmed it will expand its Montreal operations, CEO Davendra Dabasia said during a meeting with a city delegation led by Martinez Ferrada. The expansion is expected to generate about 100 jobs and contribute to projects at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and the Port of Montreal.
Canada
Eight killed on Quebec roads during construction holiday weekend
At least eight people died in road crashes across Quebec over the weekend as the province’s construction holiday got underway. Six of the deaths occurred in three separate highway collisions, with two more fatalities on municipal roads.
955 wildfires burning across Canada as hot weather threatens to worsen situation
Nearly 1,000 wildfires are active across the country, including roughly 150 in western Quebec. Crews from New Brunswick, Alberta, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, and 43 firefighters from France and 18 from the United States are supporting the response, but forecasters warn hot and sunny conditions could make the situation worse.
Trump threatens tariffs over wildfire smoke drifting into U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump and other American politicians are blaming Canada for wildfire smoke spreading into several U.S. states, with reports indicating Trump has raised the prospect of tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney has been drawn into the dispute as Ottawa faces pressure to respond.
Quebec and Ottawa strike deal to streamline environmental assessments
The federal and Quebec governments have reached an agreement to coordinate and simplify the environmental assessment process for major infrastructure and resource development projects in the province. The deal is intended to reduce duplication and speed up approvals.
Vancouver closes West Broadway stretch for six months as subway work enters final stage
A two-block section of West Broadway in Vancouver shut to vehicle traffic on Monday for an estimated six months as construction of the Broadway Subway project enters its final phase. Local businesses have raised concerns about the impact of the closure on foot traffic and access.
World
Incendiary device set outside New York federal immigration building; one arrested
An individual was arrested Monday after placing an incendiary device outside 26 Federal Plaza in New York City, a building that houses an immigration court and Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices. Two people suffered minor injuries and the FBI is investigating.
Sports
Canadiens add Derek Lalonde to coaching staff
The Montreal Canadiens have hired former Detroit Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde as a member of their coaching staff. No further details about his specific role were announced.
Montreal Roses edge Halifax Tides 1-0 for first win of NSL season
The Montreal Roses claimed their first Northern Super League victory on Sunday, defeating the Halifax Tides 1-0. Khloe Munz scored the only goal of the match on a penalty kick.
Weather
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a low of 18°C. Moderate southwesterly winds gusting to strong will ease to light late this evening.
Tomorrow expect a high of 26°C under mainly cloudy skies, with a 60 per cent chance of showers and a risk of thunderstorms. Southerly winds will gust to strong at times, the humidex will reach 32, and the UV index is expected to be high.
